the world according to garth...and the green party?
If I could sum up their perspective on a very non scientific (opportunistic skim reading) look at the platform, it would be: heavy handed government regulation of almost every aspect of our lives, personal liberty be damned.2. Prohibit the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes. (I didn't make this up) 64. Support pedestrian, cycle and car-sharing infrastructure in towns and cities.
108. Establish a federal program to end "roadside zoos," reduce the number of animals held in captivity, and create clear and enforceable standards for zoos across the country. (I also did not make this one up - the word zoo just jumped out at me) 137. Ban all non-natural pesticides and insecticides by the year 2010 and provide alternatives for farmers.
159. Fund a national housing program to build energy-efficient co-ops and affordable housing units. And my personal favorite: 216. Propose a reform of the WTO, the IMF and the World Bank, placing these institutions under the authority of the UN general assembly, and shift the direction of international trade away from "free trade" to "fair trade" focusing on the global protection of human rights, labour standards, cultural diversity, and ecosystems.
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At 8:12 AM, Anonymous said…
The Green party took a huge left turn a couple of years back. They used to be more or less the opposite of me: socially liberal and fiscally conservative. Since then, they've gone farther and farther toward the fringe in a vote-getting attempt. I think they'll find that there aren't that many Canadians who agree with their radical agenda, and they'll drift back toward the (Canadian) centre, just like all the other parties have done.
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