Uneducated electorate

[c9]

You know what's unfortunate? The 31,990,000 Canadians (roughly) who won't bother to read the NDP's 2006 platform.

(it's also unfortunate that about 31,980,000 Canadians will also ignore the other parties' platforms.)

Comments

[p00kster.livejournal.com]

Hi Cam,

In regards to 1... a few things happen when there is a parallel system (depending on how closely it is regulated). Many Euro countries cap fees so that they are the same in the private and public system. (If a parallel system does develop, I'd hope we have these strict regulations. That said, int'lly our public system performs quite well.)

When fees aren't capped though, there is this dichotomy that occurs... you end up with cost-saving measures in most hospitals. This means that they hire RNA instead of RNs or people with less experience or lower on the salary scale. Also, they get rid of pensions and full-time status. Doctor-wise, the same thing happens. Of course, at the most expensive luxury hospitals, etc... doctors and nurses are paid considerably more.

3. I think Buzz said to vote Liberal, if there is no chance of the NDP winning in the riding ... otherwise, vote NDP.

[c9.livejournal.com]

3. True. I also meant there's more when you read between the lines. Buzz was on stage with Paul Martin for his campaign launch. He was not on stage ever, anywhere, with Jack Layton. I suspect they don't get along too well, sometimes.

[p00kster.livejournal.com]

True that.