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To: marcos who wrote (3140)	10/17/2003 5:23:18 PM
From: Gulo	Read Replies (1) of 37259

The merger is a step forward, and a somewhat smaller step backwards. Pros: 1) Social conservatives will be reduced to a squeaky voice in the background. That suits me, and the libertarian mainstream reformers, just fine. 2) We get over the "western interests only" stigma. 3) We greatly increase our chances of winning - from 1% to 10%. Cons: 1) The libertarian voice will be drowned out by the statist conservatives. 2) Some of the more radical economic reforms proposed will be more difficult to keep in the party platform. The chances of renewing Canadians' interest in personal liberty are much lower with the new party, but at least we have a chance to get the socialists out. I am eager to see the new party's platform and policies. If the new party avoids corporate donations, maintains a focus on fiscal responsibility, and supports the strengthening of the division of jurisdictions in the constitution, I'll go along. -g

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