" I think the further west you go in Canada, the more conservative it gets. "
Had she gone any further West,she would have to talk to conservative sea lions.heh heh heh....
But your assumption is indeed wrong Bill. Staunch conservatives dwindle as you leave Alberta and through central BC, and move West towards the Coast.Vancouver and area lean decidedly towards Liberal ideals,as does Vancouver Island. Victoria is the Capital of the Province,but the population and industry base is dwarfed by the Lower Mainland
She was in Victoria,a bastion of Socialist and leftist idealogues,and still the epicenter of such thought in Western Canada.It has the major Naval Military Complex,which in the past had been given a very cold shoulder by the locals and not really welcomed by those who thought it was a blemish on their sacred piece of heaven on earth. That changed decidedly when Afghani came on the radar screen and the locals realized, for the first time in their lives for many,that the Military was useful for more than just injecting Federal money into the local econ.Quite an about face actually.That has now subsided with this latest adventure into Iraq,with the vast majority considering it both an illegal and unnecessary adventure.
She obviously met people who felt guilt over our self guided decision to go the internationally recognized and legitimate route.They know,as C has pointed out,that they are still friends and neighbours,and much of the industry in Victoria is tourism based,so they would not be eager to disagree or show disregard to American visitors.
The papers she sites are both owned by Global,a self assessed conservative leaning network.The Times Colonist, however,has to maintain a balance locally,otherwise go under,like the National Post may.
The only real anti-Liberal presence is from a natural central to the Coasts animosity towards Ottawa,much like exists in fly-over country towards Wershinton in the US.
There you go Bill.....your geopolitical lesson for the day.
You being a Pro And all,thought you might like to have that set straight, lest you appear unprofessional or something…………...;-| |
