True Government reform will not happen on it’s own, it takes people, like you and I, to bring this about. In a democratic society, a revolution is fought and won by election…and can only be successful when the people, of like mind, are willing to vote their conscience.

I’ve been voting in every election since I came of age twenty some odd years ago and I’ve always been disappointed by the results. Over this period of time, the same issues still remain unresolved while the consequences continue to increase exponentially.

Just when I think I can’t be embarrassed much more, as a Canadian, by our political leaders on the world stage, they pull another one. Not to long ago I watched as our party leaders showed up late for a celebration to honor of our veterans, our heroes who fought overseas, proudly representing their country. Then, to top that off, the first thing they do, when they get there, is to air their political laundry out for the world to see…those poor old soldiers, I felt so sad for them. That event has already been surpassed…again…and again…

Our government has gone stagnant in it’s own bureaucracy, it has completely stalled, infighting, manipulation and corruption head the list of ills. I watched a man highjack a party and take over a democratic country without being elected. Not too many times in history that’s been done. Where are those who ran against him now? It appears now as though he’s trying to buy the next election, seems to be a lot of cash being thrown to specifically targeted groups recently…does my imagination play me for a fool?

I’ve seen boondoggle after boondoggle, scandal after scandal, and people taking credit for financial windfalls based on policies enacted by others, that they were elected to eliminate in the first place…I hope they don’t believe that we either have short memory spans or we’re that gullible, this perception has to change.

I have no political orientation. I currently believe, once a party is elected, it’s still the same ship, different crew. Many people who feel this way simply don’t vote…that has to change too.

I have an acute sense for B.S. and my senses tingle quite a bit during debates. A leader is only as good as his people, I tend to vote for the man who has the most facts straight…they never seem to win anyway…but it’s better that than being played for a fool over some fancy spin doctoring.

Don’t get me wrong, some people enter politics for the noblest of reasons, they think they can make a difference, they can rid the government of the lies and corruption, they can fix the system.

The system calls for them to join a party in order to run a properly organized and well-funded campaign. Joining the party that has the most number of shared values, or even the closest to their way of thinking, this seems to be the way most start down the path of dishonesty. Party policies, are voted in individually, to win by only a slight majority, with many of the membership votes being swayed by the leadership. Only a small minority of the membership actually, truly, accept all the policies set forth by the party…how sad is that…

In order to represent the party, they have to tout the party line. The exact moment they adopt and represent these policies, they become dishonest to themselves…now the honest politicians are suddenly defending a platform, to their constituents, they truly don’t accept themselves…how honest is that…

Canada used to be one of the greatest nations on this planet, and it can be once again, but it’s up to you. You the youth, who think no one is listening or even cares. You the abstinent, who think it’s merely a choice between evils. You the dejected, who believe you’ve been lied to and forgotten too many times. You, the trodden, who fear for the loss of your culture. You the honorable, trying hard to, but just can’t sincerely accept the full party platform. You the taxpayer, you pay the bills for this country. You are the people, the backbone of this nation, the fabric that keeps us strong. And to all who hold Canada dear, make your stand this coming election. This is your time to choose, this is your revolution.

The government cannot reform itself, simply by design, it takes the ordinary people like you and I to get the job done. This election, fill the house with independents. Elect a person to represent your riding to parliament. Don’t elect a person to represent a party to you, for parliament. Watch reform in action, be a part of the democratic revolution that allows our government to get back to the act of governing this great country.

That’s it, that’s all…

Dennis Paul

P.S. No, I am neither running nor am I endorsing any candidates, and yes, I am still proud to be Canadian