Reply #1: I am convinced...

[orwell]

...that people often vote against their best interests.

I'm sure that happens in Canada as it does here.

Witness the new-found anger of senior voters who voted for Republicons and then are surprised when they attempt to dismantle Social Security. What did they think they were voting for?

Politicians have become very clever marketers. They thrive on modern branding and the ability to raise money from the business community. They have learned to please their corporate masters and set themselves up for life on the public/private dole.

Harper is just another slick Con man, with a smooth delivery as he shoves the knife in. That being said, what passes for the right in Canada would be the left in the United States.

But don't worry, I'm sure the Corporatati are making every effort to get our neighbors to the north fully on board the Middle Class Destruction train.