In 1958 I heard John Diefenbaker tell the Progressive Conservative executive in our local constituency to things – first, “this is the last time a person like me will be able to be elected as a party leader.” He then shook his head and a moment later put his hand to his chin to stop his jowls from rattling from side to side. Second, “Our democracy is under threat from the electronic pollution from south of the border.”
You might be interested in Larry Lessig’s Ted Talk on democracy. This is an American tale, but has relevance for us as well.
Our democracy no longer represents the people. Here’s how we fix it | Larry Lessig | TEDxMidAtlantic
YouTube – TEDx Talks – Oct 20, 2015
In his first run for federal office John Diefenbaker’s slogan was “Not a partisan cry, but a national need”. Now is the time for each voter to live for changes that will make life better, more inclusive and to spread the benefits of success more broadly.
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