Conservative in Canada – Democrat in the U.S.
by admin on Jan.15, 2011, under POLITICS
I have never hidden the fact in past posts and comments that I am big supporter and admirer of U.S. President Barack Obama.
I find him an inspirational figure whose politics and viewpoints are for the most part in line with my own.
Many might find that surprising since in Canada I consider myself a Conservative (in Ontario anyway) and tend to hold many right of centre views. People who have lived in the States or follow its politics are not surprised however.
The reason is that the political spectrum in the U.S. is much further shifted to the right than in Canada. Or Canada is shifted more to the left. Take your pick.
On major issues from healthcare to gun control there is major difference to where the middle ground falls in these two countries.
This reality makes it perfectly understandable for a person to be a viewed as a right-wing Conservative in Canada and a bleeding heart liberal in the U.S..
January 22nd, 2011 on 1:42 PM
Thanks Marilyn, for your comments and interest.
January 22nd, 2011 on 1:00 PM
My husband and I read your article and totally identified with you, including being duals originally from the US and very thankful that we are living in Canada, especially at this time. We also greatly admire Obama and his policies. I have been following the commentaries on MSNBC and FOX (just to have a balanced perspective) for the past few months and can’t believe what is going on with the far right. It really comes down to money and greed and ideology, even after the big crash two years ago. We are also former teachers and are interested in your comments re teachers. Keep up the interesting blog.