*OFFICIAL* CANADIAN ELECTION THREAD

[Stunt]

Today I predict Canada will rid itself from the shackles of one party rule, standing up with a new voice and vision for the country. Throughout the last few weeks the Conservatives have withstood some of the most viscious attacks our country has ever seen. It is great to see a once dominant political force squirm in the face of defeat, a separatist party unable to fulfill its promise of over 50% and a party full of nuts wondering why they can never get more than 18%. I was happy to see a party with a clear vision for the nation with new and logical policies proving to all Canadians when they deserve your vote. Just goes to show some people are able to see through fear tactics and despiration; using blind patriotism as a ballot question.

Heading into this election, polls are indicating a 37/27/19 for Conservatives/Liberals/NDP. Take note these numbers are in line with the 36-41% the Liberals have recieved the last 4 election cycles. Currently we are looking at a Conservative minority, although I am hoping for a majority as our government needs to be responsive and effective as it overhauls 12 years of Liberal rule.

For your information, the Conservatives have been endorsed by every major newspaper in the country and others like the Economist which is one of the most respected media sources in the world (endorsed Kerry this past US election). The long list of endorsements: Globe and Mail, National Post, The Economist, Vancouver Sun, Vancouver Province, Calgary Herald, Winnipeg Free Press, London Free Press, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa Sun, Windsor Star, Montreal Gazette, La Presse, Le Soleil, Winnipeg Sun, Brandon Sun, Edmonton Journal, Calgary Sun, Toronto Sun, Edmonton Sun, Moncton Times.

Even if you are not voting along the same lines as I, please vote...it's a right and freedom, something people fought hard for.

 

[RichardE]

Voted for the liberals, pray for a 11 hour save for them, or for last minute swing votes. Will be interesting tonight.

 

[sandorski]

Should be a good news night. Conservatives are favoured to win, but the estimate for the number of seats varies widely from 120-Majority. We'll see what happens soon. 🙂

Voting Liberal.

 

[Stunt]

Hey look people with "values" :laugh:

Now what made your deciding vote?

was it the vision Martin gave of Canada?
was it the appeal to the extreme leftists?
was it the attack ads?
was it the appeal to blind patriotism?
or was it the campaign of misinformation?

So many reasons to vote Liberal :roll:

 

[RichardE]

Originally posted by: Stunt
Hey look people with "values" :laugh:

Now what made your deciding vote?

was it the vision Martin gave of Canada?
was it the appeal to the extreme leftists?
was it the attack ads?
was it the appeal to blind patriotism?
or was it the campaign of misinformation?

So many reasons to vote Liberal :roll:

Could be there fiscal track record :roll: or maybe we just don't like the far right winging Bush puppetere of a person Harper 🙂 :beer: though, we made our votes so lets just wait and see what happens.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Stunt
Hey look people with "values" :laugh:

Now what made your deciding vote?

was it the vision Martin gave of Canada?
was it the appeal to the extreme leftists?
was it the attack ads?
was it the appeal to blind patriotism?
or was it the campaign of misinformation?

So many reasons to vote Liberal :roll:

Answered them all in previous threads.

Question for you: Still confident in the Conservatvies Fiscal Plan after those who initially endorsed it came out and said that there endorsement didn't contain many Spending Initiatives included with the later released Official Conservative Platform?

 

[3chordcharlie]

No, the attack ads did nothing, nor did Harper's misleading series of coffee-shop tv-quotes.

But to be fair, I didn't actually vote today. I guess I should have looked up my riding to see if the NDP or the Liberal candidate was ahead, and voted that way in support of a minority government.

I don't trust Harper (with a party leadership made of former Reformers, I don't see how you could), I don't particularly like Martin as PM, and the Green and NDP parties have nothing in common with me.

If Harper manages to keep it in his pants with a minority government, unlike his embarrassing display in 18 months or so as leader, maybe he'll be worth a vote next time. I'm not really holding my breath though.

 

[desy]

so cmon there Eastern boys the BO must bbe lifted where your at and results coming IN!!

Don't keep an AT er hangin!

 

[Martin]

Originally posted by: Stunt
Today I predict Canada will rid itself from the shackles of one party rule, standing up with a new voice and vision for the country. Throughout the last few weeks the Conservatives have withstood some of the most viscious attacks our country has ever seen. It is great to see a once dominant political force squirm in the face of defeat, a separatist party unable to fulfill its promise of over 50% and a party full of nuts wondering why they can never get more than 18%. I was happy to see a party with a clear vision for the nation with new and logical policies proving to all Canadians when they deserve your vote. Just goes to show some people are able to see through fear tactics and despiration; using blind patriotism as a ballot question.

Is there really need to be such a melodramatic cheerleader? If poeple were to take you seriously, they'd think Harper and his band were the second coming of Christ.

I voted for them. Maybe they'll make a fine government, maybe they'll fall flat on their faces from inexperience and idealogy.

But whatever happens, there is no reason why anybody has to idolize any politician to the extent you do it. :thumbsdown:

 

[sandorski]

My vote is cast, the victory of Martin is assured! 😉 😀

 

[jlmadyson]

When can we expect some numbers?

 

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
When can we expect some numbers?

online not til 10-pm EST

 

[Martin]

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
When can we expect some numbers?

starting at ten..results should be more or less known by 12ish EST.

 

[Looney]

Quebec and the atlantic provinces have closed, so numbers are coming in now.

 

[Kenazo]

Originally posted by: sandorski
My vote is cast, the victory of Martin is assured! 😉 😀

In that case, Martin's going down b/c both my wife and I voted for Harper. 🙂

 

[jlmadyson]

Polls Predict Conservative Win in Canada

OTTAWA (AP) - Canadians voted Monday in an election that could dramatically change the country's political landscape with most polls predicting victory for Stephen Harper's Conservatives - a result that would likely push Canada to the right and lead to improved ties with the U.S.

According to early results after polls closed in far eastern Canada, the Canadian Press news agency reported that the Liberal Party won two seats in Newfoundland and was ahead in two more of the province's seven seats.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Kenazo

Originally posted by: sandorski
My vote is cast, the victory of Martin is assured! 😉 😀

In that case, Martin's going down b/c both my wife and I voted for Harper. 🙂

Jooooo guys!!! Negating, then trumping my vote!!!!! :| 😀

 

[Looney]

If this was a 2 party system like the US, the Liberals would crush the conservatives again. Too bad there isn't a party that would compete with the same demographic as the Conservatives.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Looney
If this was a 2 party system like the US, the Liberals would crush the conservatives again. Too bad there isn't a party that would compete with the same demographic as the Conservatives.

Somewhat true, but then we'd have a sucky 2 Party system. 😉

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Stunt
Topic Title: *OFFICIAL* CANADIAN ELECTION THREAD
Topic Summary: Get out and vote, welcome the new government!

for the death of another North American Country at hands of the Radical Religious Right. 🙁

 

[imported_Aelius]

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.

 

[desy]

Uh dcom
our radical right is left of your Dems

 

[Bozono]

Originally posted by: desy
Uh dcom
our radical right is left of your Dems

werd.

Anywho, still unfortunate result to me, but I'll enjoy the GST relief.

 

[CanOWorms]

Originally posted by: desy
Uh dcom
our radical right is left of your Dems

Sure doesn't look that way looking at their views of abortion, same sex marriage, guns, Iraq, etc.

I wonder what their stance on the Queen is.

 

[jlmadyson]

Originally posted by: CanOWorms

Originally posted by: desy
Uh dcom
our radical right is left of your Dems

Sure doesn't look that way looking at their views of abortion, same sex marriage, guns, Iraq, etc.

I wonder what their stance on the Queen is.

Was wondering that myself. Of course I know very little of Canadian politics.