I am pretty much the epitome of someone who should vote Conservative. I have even been referred to as a crazy neo-con. I am incredibly fiscally conservative and in my old age am fast becoming a libertarian (read: not socialist). However, once again, I will not be voting for the Conservative Party of Canada in this election.
I could literally go on and on, but here are a number of complete and utter lies they are responsible for ...
From their own election platform:
"Stop the Liberal attack on retirement savings and preserve income trusts by not imposing any new taxes on them."
"Work to achieve with the provinces permanent changes to the equalization formula which would ensure that non-renewable natural resource revenue is removed from the equalization formula to encourage economic growth."
"Introduce legislation modeled on the BC and Ontario laws requiring fixed election dates every four years, except when a government loses the confidence of the House (in which case an election would be held immediately, and the subsequent election would follow four years later)."
In their own words:
"We've consistently stated that if we are elected into government we will be revising the equalization formula to remove the non-renewable natural resources which would result of course in Saskatchewan retaining 100 per cent of its oil and gas revenues among other things," said Lukiwski. "I think it's fair to say if we make those changes under current circumstances with current prices Saskatchewan would be $2 to $2.5 billion wealthier each and every year, so its a very significant program for Saskatchewan."
- Saskatchewan Conservative incumbent MP Tom Lukiwski"Fixed election dates prevent governments from calling snap elections for short-term political advantage. Fixed election dates stop leaders from trying to manipulate the calendar. They level the playing field for all parties. The rules are clear for everybody."
- PM Stephen Harper and Conservative Party Leader
Notice I haven't even mentioned the Prime Minister being caught on tape admitting to offering bribes, the "in and out" election scandal, not offering a clear choice in the Wheat Board referendums when it's obvious nobody wants it around anymore anyways, Gerry Ritz making jokes about members of my family almost dying, and those God-damned illegal leaflets I get in the mail from MPs I've never even heard of. I literally could go on and on ...
Anyone who votes for the CPC (note, not someone who is conservative - the distinction is marked and pronounced) must have a hole in their head.
P.S. - I am voting Liberal because I live in Ralph Goodale's riding. Makes it easy ;)