Liberal Party Conference

[DemPGH]

Here's what I think, and I'm not involved with the Liberal party in any capacity other than being a member. The Party of Light / Light Party ("Light Party" sounds light, as in lightweight) is a mild shift to the right with a dose of religious leftism. Not sure if anyone caught the prayer-in-school business and a few other worked-in bits of religious leftism, some symbolic and others not, but considering Gov. Scott's interest in progressive Christianity, which is entirely fine, this should be no surprise. In all, it hedges its progressivism too much for me, and situates itself too close to faith both constitutionally and for me personally. I'll guess that many of our more conservative Liberals will find themselves in the Light Party.

I think the Liberal party should take the opportunity to become a more decidedly leftist party, and to consider a formal alliance with Labor. Liberal can have different leadership and can disagree with Labor on whatever as it works out, but "we get each other's backs," i.e., I would like to see closer collaboration with Labor. I know there was a rift before I got here between Liberal and Labor, but it's getting time to forget about all that. There are really hard-working and good folks in Labor - I've spoken with them and I've seen their work. Just my opinion. Hopefully, it's a small snag, but should Liberal step closer to the right or become less viable, I would join Labor without hesitation.