I think I'm going to join the NDP (Canadian progressive political party)

[lightningandsnow]

I just found out you only have to be 14 to join, so I think I'll go for it! The thing is, they're basically a third party, and will probably never win a federal election (although they've won provincial elections, and have a strong presence in parliament). I thought of joining the Liberals (other left-wing party, gets more votes than the NDP), but I think the NDP meshes more with my personal beliefs. That, and they're the only party to really take disability issues and queer/trans issues seriously (not in a tokenistic way, or just as an aside).

What do you think?

[40ozDonkey]

1. You pretty much HAVE to...

It's pretty shitty to see third parties and third party candidates used just to deny votes from a Democrat or Republican every 4 years. Politicians work best when they're at fear for their jobs constantly, and a substantial third party that's willing to break with a coalition and take their voters with them is the most reliable way I've seen to do that.

Good luck with it.

[Pab Sungenis]

2. We could use an NDP here in America.

Hopefully, we'll be able to build that within the DP.

[applegrove]

3. Go for it. And volunteer in the next election. The NDP are inspiring to work

for.

[Siyahamba]

4. Yes

They may not win the federal election - but, you could help send another NDP Member of Parliament to Ottawa, giving the party a stronger voice.