I also dropped Manoussi an email earlier today and I'll be curious if he responds. I was polite as possible, but I did pointedly ask about the allegations on that website and what his thoughts are on it. We'll see.
MMPR would be my preference, too. It is hard not to be jaded about the entire political process and this election certainly hasn't helped. I have to admit I get frustrated with the lack of accountability. That promises can be made during the election but the electorate have no real ability to hold anyone accountable once the votes have been tallied (well, save for the next election down the road, I suppose). I've felt the same way back when I finally turned 18 and was able to vote for the first time. I was excited to take part, of course, but the lack of accountability has always galled me.
One quick note about the Green website: http://www.manoussi.ca seems to have replaced the http://www.ottawavaniergreens.ca website. It's certainly not clear on the latter website, of course, but the former does seem to be far more up to date. Still, lack of communication always hurts - especially it would have taken 5 minutes to do a post indicating that a switch had been made. Oy!
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I'm aware of the $1.83 (ok, I thought it was a $1.82!) and I've been chewing over doing exactly what you outlined. Or I may vote for Trevor Haché of the NDP instead. I need to take a closer look at both platforms before I make a final decision.
I also dropped Manoussi an email earlier today and I'll be curious if he responds. I was polite as possible, but I did pointedly ask about the allegations on that website and what his thoughts are on it. We'll see.
MMPR would be my preference, too. It is hard not to be jaded about the entire political process and this election certainly hasn't helped. I have to admit I get frustrated with the lack of accountability. That promises can be made during the election but the electorate have no real ability to hold anyone accountable once the votes have been tallied (well, save for the next election down the road, I suppose). I've felt the same way back when I finally turned 18 and was able to vote for the first time. I was excited to take part, of course, but the lack of accountability has always galled me.
One quick note about the Green website: http://www.manoussi.ca seems to have replaced the http://www.ottawavaniergreens.ca website. It's certainly not clear on the latter website, of course, but the former does seem to be far more up to date. Still, lack of communication always hurts - especially it would have taken 5 minutes to do a post indicating that a switch had been made. Oy!
Von