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a_joker10

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50 years of socialism
« on: December 08, 2006, 06:54:16 AM »
http://www.saskndp.com/documents/manifest.pdf
http://www.saskndp.com/history/manifest.html

It is an interesting read from one of the most the successful socialist government in the Western world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan_New_Democratic_Party

In the 1944 election, the Saskatchewan CCF, led by premier Tommy Douglas, swept to power, forming the first socialist government in North America. The CCF/NDP has governed the province with only two interruptions (1964-71 and 1982-91) since 1944.
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Re: 50 years of socialism
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2006, 07:17:35 AM »
I don't think governing Saskatchewan counts for anything.
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Re: 50 years of socialism
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2006, 07:24:20 AM »
Atleast you canadians have medical marijuana laws!
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Re: 50 years of socialism
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2006, 07:29:44 AM »
Quote from: Camel  Jockey on December 08, 2006, 07:24:20 AM
Atleast you canadians have medical marijuana laws!
True and the federl government was working on growing their own hydroponic until the change of government. >:(

Quote from: bmacsys on December 08, 2006, 07:17:35 AM
I don't think governing Saskatchewan counts for anything.
Tell that Tommy Douglas.
Voted as Canada's Greatest Canadian.
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Re: 50 years of socialism
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2006, 02:52:49 PM »
Quote from: a_joker10 on December 08, 2006, 07:29:44 AM
True and the federl government was working on growing their own hydroponic until the change of government. >:(
Tell that Tommy Douglas.
Voted as Canada's Greatest Canadian.

Joker, come on. I never heard of the guy. Gordie Howe is the greatest Canadian!
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Re: 50 years of socialism
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2006, 03:01:47 PM »
Quote from: bmacsys on December 08, 2006, 02:52:49 PM
Joker, come on. I never heard of the guy. Gordie Howe is the greatest Canadian!

CBC rated him as the greatest Canadian.

Gordie Howe, Mr. Hockey, is from Saskatchewan as well.
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Re: 50 years of socialism
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2006, 03:49:15 PM »
population dispersion works well for you Cans.

See what that guy could do with new Dehli.
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Re: 50 years of socialism
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2006, 03:55:17 PM »
No matter what those "socialists" claim, they are all liberals, to some degree, since they subscribe to democracy.

To use socialism as inspiration for governing is one thing, but Saskachewan still has its foundation in liberalism.

IMO, they're social-liberals, heavily influenced by socialism.

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Re: 50 years of socialism
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2006, 12:00:45 AM »
Quote from: Hedgehog on December 08, 2006, 03:55:17 PM
No matter what those "socialists" claim, they are all liberals, to some degree, since they subscribe to democracy.

To use socialism as inspiration for governing is one thing, but Saskachewan still has its foundation in liberalism.

IMO, they're social-liberals, heavily influenced by socialism.

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Depending on the brand of socialism, it can be liberal.
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