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PC candidate visit

Mike Smith dropped by yesterday with pamphlets and a nice hello. He seemed to be a genuinely nice man. I asked him some questions about how the PC’s were going to deal with the autism issue. He was concerned as he had worked with autistic kids in the school system as an educator (yes, Scott, he really is a teacher;) lol). He said that they would put more TA’s in the classroom. It’s one bit of help, but it doesn’t cover the whole gamut, by far. Mr. Smith mentioned Harold Doherty and his work with autism in NB. Considering how the PC’s have handled the autism situation so far, I think that would have been an interesting conversation. He said he’s committed to working full time if he’s elected and that he would work hard for his area.

I asked him if he had a blog and he said no. I was under the impression that he wasn’t overly familiar with them. Although the person accompanying him seemed to be more familiar. I mentioned I had one. I guess I thought since I came out of the closet with the Liberal’s, I may as well with the PC’s;)

After his visit I reflected on my impressions with my experiences with both candidates. It made me wonder about how much does meeting the candidate influence someone’s decision in the voting. And what aspects of meeting affect someone’s impression. Is it the discussion of the platform/issues? Or is it how well you feel you relate to that person, a sort of general overall impression. I suspect it’s a combination of the two.

Apparently there is an NDP candidate in my area. I wonder if I will hear from him.

Posted by By: lisa | 2006/09/13 | Life - politics - nb election | Trackback | Comments [RSS 2.0]

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  1. Katrina
    Comment by Katrina | 2006/09/13 at 09:19:27

    I nominate Lisa! Have you ever thought of running? Maybe in your next life :)

    Katrina

  2. Barbara J Gill
    Comment by Barbara J Gill | 2006/09/13 at 10:41:33

    Actually I think that the average voter goes along - “better the devil you know that the devil you don’t”. The general public does not have a sense of trustworthiness about politicians - although from personal experience I can tell you that some of the finest men and women I have met come from political meetings. A media driven age adds to the scepticism - they seldom if ever report the good. The other side of the story is this (at the risk of sounding like a feminist ranter) - politics as we know it today is driven by men. I was heavily involved for over twenty years. I have lived it. Seen it up close and personal. In a recent publication I call world-wide for a different kind of politics - driven by the women of the world. I don’t know what that looks like. I don’t know how it could evolve. I just know that generally women cannot fit well into the type of politics that currently exist in most countries of the world. And the voice of healing women is very important today. Male-driven politics will do little to solve world problems. It too often gets down to the buck. And that is a substantial male cornerstone. All of this ties in to what Lisa talked about earlier - the aspect of marketing to women.

    I placed my vote at an advance poll. I voted Liberal and am happy to have done so. TJ Burke is an honest and sincere man. He will do his best in a male-driven political system and his aboriginal roots will hopefully bring common sense to the table. He is Cabinet material. No Question! For that to happen - the government in New Brunswick has to change. http://shandarrah.com/Voices%20Within/

    Barbara

  3. Scott
    Comment by Scott | 2006/09/13 at 11:44:18

    Good one Lisa. LOL

  4. Harold L Doherty
    Comment by Harold L Doherty | 2006/09/13 at 17:17:50

    Hi Lisa.

    Mike Smith did invite me over for a chat about autism. It was a pleasant chat. I live in the Fredericton-Nashwaaksis riding and I believe Mike is genuinely interested in autism. I think the riding has two solid candidates in Mike Smith, Conservative, and TJ Burke, Liberal. Straight up though my voting decision was based on what the parties had to say about autism. The Liberals have committed to autism training for 100 TA’s and Resource teachers per year for 4 years. The Conservatives who have taken some first steps - over a 7 year period are offering nothing in that ball park. The NDP have offered nothing specific to autism. I cast my vote at the advance poll at York Manor on Monday. I voted Liberal because of the Liberal Party commitment to autistic school children.

  5. Barbara J Gill
    Comment by Barbara J Gill | 2006/09/14 at 00:31:32

    Candidates were debating at York Manor this evening. Peeked in on my supper hour. Large crowd there. When I was a young student nurse in Saint John New Brunswick (1971 thereabouts), we were taken out to the Charles Roberts School (think that name is right) and there I came face to face with autism for the first time. It is something I will never forget. I never could nurse young children - I always found it too painful. I have a friend who worked one-on-one with an autistic child as well as the entire family. Huge gains for all. Another big big BIG issue that we will have to face as a society generally is Level Four Care. In New Brunswick the beds simply are not plentiful enough. It is proving to be a tragedy. Baby boomers are next through the funnell ….. Barbara http://shandarrah.com/Voices%20Within/

  6. Lisa R
    Comment by Lisa R | 2006/09/15 at 00:25:20

    Katrina: running for politics would be the LAST thing on my agenda, lol. Far more interesting to complain and nitpick then to actually get involved;)

    Scott: we already covered this on your blog;)

    Harold: Thanks for the info. It’s so great that you keep us informed on your blog;)

    Barb: At least with you Barb, we never have any doubts about where you stand;)


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