Not Easy Being Green
I know I am committing a major faux pas when I say this, but I kinda hope the Green Party gets their first Member of Parliament after this election.
If I were to subscribe to more socialist views, I would be leaning more toward the Greens rather than the NDP. The difference? Policy, baby, policy. After reading over Green Party policies, I was pleasantly surprised to learn some of their policies are quite reasonable and in rare instances, innovative. (Should I wash my mouth out with soap now?)
The Greens realize 'big industry' is not automatically public enemy number one. For instance, they propose using fiscal policy to encourage corporate environmental responsibility by taxing environmental aspects to business operations (use of resources, etc..) instead of corporate income. As a result, businesses wanting to save on their tax bill would need to increase the efficiency of their operations.
The NDP, on the other hand, advocates policy that is either: A) already in place, B) not possible/realistic, or C) just plain stupid. Layton would have no problem "retraining" workers from environmentally harmful industries, say the oil sands, and have them pick up garbage on the side of the 401. (If they still had their climate change plan on their website I would link to it.)
Layton is all show and no substance. Let's remember he is responsible for Toronto's harbourfront wind turbine. I am convinced that huge eyesore actually consumes more electricity with red warning beacons than it actually generates in electricity. But I digress.
Sadly, I don't think the Greens will make inroads in this election with the current turmoil within their party. Their Leader, Jim Harris, needs serious help. The other day he announced the party's platform looking like a complete ragamuffin! Here's a tip, Jim: Get a haircut for TV appearances!
Anyroad, I wish the Greens all the best electing their first MP, from a traditionally NDP/Liberal riding of course!
If I were to subscribe to more socialist views, I would be leaning more toward the Greens rather than the NDP. The difference? Policy, baby, policy. After reading over Green Party policies, I was pleasantly surprised to learn some of their policies are quite reasonable and in rare instances, innovative. (Should I wash my mouth out with soap now?)
The Greens realize 'big industry' is not automatically public enemy number one. For instance, they propose using fiscal policy to encourage corporate environmental responsibility by taxing environmental aspects to business operations (use of resources, etc..) instead of corporate income. As a result, businesses wanting to save on their tax bill would need to increase the efficiency of their operations.
The NDP, on the other hand, advocates policy that is either: A) already in place, B) not possible/realistic, or C) just plain stupid. Layton would have no problem "retraining" workers from environmentally harmful industries, say the oil sands, and have them pick up garbage on the side of the 401. (If they still had their climate change plan on their website I would link to it.)
Layton is all show and no substance. Let's remember he is responsible for Toronto's harbourfront wind turbine. I am convinced that huge eyesore actually consumes more electricity with red warning beacons than it actually generates in electricity. But I digress.
Sadly, I don't think the Greens will make inroads in this election with the current turmoil within their party. Their Leader, Jim Harris, needs serious help. The other day he announced the party's platform looking like a complete ragamuffin! Here's a tip, Jim: Get a haircut for TV appearances!
Anyroad, I wish the Greens all the best electing their first MP, from a traditionally NDP/Liberal riding of course!
posted by Jason at 7:22 AM
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