When I think of the next federal election, I get a feeling of hopelessness. I feel like we’re screwed no matter what.
Without any hope of electoral reform, I wonder if we can instead use the tools we have better.
Independents running always seems like a long shot. The cards are stacked against them. But would it be possible to make it easier for them?
One of my thoughts would be to use technology. Create a platform for people to engage with their local riding, stripped of obvious party association. And not pay-to-play for candidates.
Does an idea like that have merit? Do you have any other ideas?
Why do you despair? Because voters will choose a team that you wouldn’t choose? Or because politicians suck? Or because Canada is on the wrong track and none of the parties are willing to fix it?
Because those are all aspects of democracy. And even though democracy is a terrible system, it’s better than every other system we’ve ever tried.
The more I get involved in politics, the more cynical I become. But I hope you succeed at coming up with a better way to do it.