see, i share this concern. but, it's why i think it's important to stand up. remember when we claimed no allegiance to countries, to leaders or states? when we would kill the generals on our own side to stop the war, rather than continue to fight it? so, why are we marching in lock stop with this party as it swings well to the right of the liberals?

there's an alternate outcome of this sad tale: the caucus revolts, starts a new party and rejuvenates itself. will there be enough independent voices left to do so? if not in parliament, then certainly outside of it.

we will win most of our battles in court. we all know this. but, if we continue to support the same policies under a different slogan, we embolden them to continue.

you don't have to stand in line. you can vote for another party to send a  message. or not vote at all to send an even stronger one, if you see nothing you can truly support.

and, if harper wins again? well, can you point to a single policy point where the ndp is truly preferable?

http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/j-baglow/2015/08/mulcairs-lead-polls-does-not-protect-him-criticism