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Saying what we want to hear… That’s the way to win an election.

Overly ambitious and unrealistic concepts are the motto for winners. Not saying I would vote for someone whose campaign is based on staying the course with no changes but a keen ear is needed to realize which campaign promise can actually be fulfilled.

The Canadian Muslim community is recently becoming heavily politicized too. But, it’s not because Muslims are beginning to understand Canadian politics but, rather because some of the local leaders are using their pull for the momentum of the parties they are affiliated with.

One comment made by such a leader deeply disappointed me, the remark in question was; “They may not be the best party for our interests but, they will win and if we support them they will help us out. We have to be realistic and not waste our vote”.  

Canadian Muslims 0 from what I've seen -  tend to know little about party platforms or even how the Canadian governing system works.

So, instead of telling a congregation who to vote for; all candidates should be given an open invite.

And for the better understanding of the local immigrant population in the neighbourhood, speeches should be translated into the language that is best understood by those in the audience.

How the Canadian government works should also be explained to these people.

Yes, I know Canadians should understand English but those who are not eligible for voting should still be accommodated so they may further understand how our great nation works.

Yes, politics might be more important to me than it is to others but we need a change in how we are currently dealing with political situations.

Voting for aparty that you don’t believe in simply because your Masjid is tied to them is not what democracy is about.

Vote for the candidate that best represents you.

 

P.S. the party that was "going to win", didn’t...
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anas
11/08/2009 9:49pm

I wonder if everyone will stay quiet this week? I hope not!

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