August 24, 2012
by Cameron Dearlove
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New Democrats in Waterloo Region, both federally and provincially, have long been dogged by strategic voting. Those on the centre-left, not wanting the conservatives to win, will often vote Liberal even though they want to vote New Democrat. The perception … Continue reading
July 24, 2012
by Cameron Dearlove
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This is going to be a hard fought, down and dirty by-election. That’s what I keep hearing from people. The vicious, attack anything type of politics is precisely the part of politics I dislike. It’s corrosive. It stifles real debate, … Continue reading
January 3, 2012
by Cameron Dearlove
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Over the holiday break I was reminded of a great quote by the Archbishop Hélder Câmara: “When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a Communist.” … Continue reading
November 17, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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Tax cuts, tax cuts, tax cuts. In the quest for governance it’s such a familiar refrain. We continue to languish in an era in politics where cutting taxes is not only politically popular, but is so often considered the prudent … Continue reading
October 17, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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It turns out that you end up missing a lot while running for election. The Occupy Wall Street movement started during the Ontario election, and continued to grow. While I was aware of it, I wasn’t able to follow it … Continue reading
October 12, 2011
by Cameron Dearlove
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Prior to the election I had a more naive view of voter apathy. I thought a few tweaks in our electoral system could go a long way to rebuild the electorate. Expanded voting days, or perhaps internet voting would help … Continue reading