#215: Interview of Paul McKeever on Winning Elections with the Freedom Party of Ontario (15 May 2013)




Philosophy In Action Podcast (M4A) show

Summary: In this 15 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Paul McKeever about "Winning Elections with the Freedom Party of Ontario." Topics discussed include: * Parliamentary government in Canada * Paul's political philosophy * About the Freedom Party of Ontario * Why focus on electoral politics * Paul's role in the Freedom Party of Ontario * The platform of the Freedom Party of Ontario * Taking steps toward freedom * The benefits of focusing on small issues * Liquor regulations * Getting media attention * The role of a political party * How political power is won in Canada * Destroying the "progressive conservatives" * Not voting for the lesser of two evils * What's wrong with the strategy of "buying time" * Electoral strategy * The problems with libertarians * Optimism about the future * Political parties in the US For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com