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It's really quite sad how most younger Canadians have never heard of Tommy Douglas. He is never mentioned in our school system here, I had never heard of him growing up. And yet he was voted the greatest Canadian to have ever lived. And he most definitely is. Tommy Douglas is a big part of why this country is as great as it is. He was responsible not only for socialized health care, but for a left turn in politics in general. His NDP is still fighting the leftist fight today, stronger than ever, the voice of the nation's proletariat for almost half a century.

I am not an NDP supporter (card carrying Liberal), but I believe a strong NDP presence is vital for the success of this country. And I am also proud to say I live in an NDP riding, which ironically is one of the most affluent ridings in the country. I'd much rather my riding go to the leftist conscious than the neo-con "god bless canada/nelson mandela is a terrorist" retards.

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Have you responded to any of the criticisms posed at your OP?

Also, why do you think the two options in life are NDP and neoconservatism?

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I'm not here to argue the merits of the health care system. I'm merely pointing out, that for all flak it takes in this country, it served me well. That is all.

As for your second point, I think you need to read the quoted post again...something about being a card carrying liberal...