Author Topic: So Canada's PM dissolved Parliament eh? (Read 4071 times)

Ganhyun · « **on:** September 08, 2008, 06:14:10 AM »

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/09/07/canada.elections.ap/index.html

Hmm... The Canadian Liberal party is calling this a simple power grab.

Discuss? I know we have native Canadians here.

drozmight · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2008, 06:54:16 AM »

That guy looks creeeeeeeeepy.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2008, 07:33:19 AM »

Canada: Still basically behind America by 8 years

muckhole · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2008, 08:59:44 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on September 08, 2008, 07:58:06 AM

Wish the libs had a better leader. I can't in good conscience vote for Dion, he's a powderpuff. Nor do I want Harper with a majority. And the NDP is as usual a joke.

mojo will vote for the bloc like a good Quebecor.

Yeah, it's pretty much a lose-lose situation. I'll probably vote Liberal, just to get back at Harper for forcing me to go somewhere I don't want to in October.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2008, 12:01:44 PM »

Dont they do this all the time?

Tauntaun · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2008, 01:35:54 PM »

Quote from: mojovonio on September 08, 2008, 10:33:43 AM

I just don't vote.

All politicians are the same and they never follow through on their promises. So i don't see the point.

Argh matey, this is why we must tar and feather our politicians!

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2008, 01:53:55 PM »

Not all politicians are the same, unfortunately voters are all the same which is why good politicians dont get where they need to be.

Beardo · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2008, 01:54:53 PM »

What do you consider a good politician should be?

Tauntaun · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2008, 02:01:30 PM »

Quote from: mojovonio on September 08, 2008, 01:51:28 PM

And I'm not trying to be some rebellious badass or anything, I just really don't see the point.

Unless they choose to put a robot up for election, humans are swayed by power and are all flawed. If I vote for a guy who will rasie taxes to the point of making me poor or someone who will rape the medicare system to the point of making me deathly sick..... hmmmmmmm tough choice......

Not rebellion, REVOLUTION! Dig it.

Bocsius · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2008, 02:15:20 PM »

The regional governors now have direct control over their territories. Fear will keep the local systems in line.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2008, 02:16:28 PM »

Quote from: Beardo on September 08, 2008, 01:54:53 PM

What do you consider a good politician should be?

You, Beardo. Counter that, you troll.

E-DuB · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2008, 02:40:19 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on September 08, 2008, 07:58:06 AM

Wish the libs had a better leader. I can't in good conscience vote for Dion, he's a powderpuff.

He's a segue leader, nothing more. But that's all the Libs have right now.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2008, 03:45:39 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on September 08, 2008, 07:58:06 AM

Wish the libs had a better leader. I can't in good conscience vote for Dion, he's a powderpuff. Nor do I want Harper with a majority.

Same. I'm voting NDP because if it's a minority government they could actually have some sway. Plus I'm from Saskatchewan.

Ganhyun · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2008, 05:00:01 PM »

Quote from: Bocsius on September 08, 2008, 02:15:20 PM

The regional governors now have direct control over their territories. Fear will keep the local systems in line.

lol.

Boogie · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2008, 08:30:49 PM »

Self-interest would lead me to vote conservative. So would Dion.

Now, if Ignatieff were leading the grits, I'd probably vote red.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #15 on:** September 08, 2008, 08:36:21 PM »

Quote from: Boogie on September 08, 2008, 08:30:49 PM

Self-interest would lead me to vote conservative. So would Dion.

Now, if Ignatieff were leading the grits, I'd probably vote red.

In contrast to Dion, he's a fantastic public speaker. Last week at the U of M law school, he gave a talk about Georgia and international law and I kept wondering how the Liberal party picked Dion.

"But he left Canada for a number of years; he doesn't love the country."

And I'm not voting, again.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #16 on:** September 08, 2008, 08:39:06 PM »

Quote from: drozmight on September 08, 2008, 06:54:16 AM

That guy looks creeeeeeeeepy.

He looks like someone cut him out of a 50's era Christmas card.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #17 on:** September 08, 2008, 08:40:38 PM »

Quote from: Malek on September 08, 2008, 08:36:21 PM

Quote from: Boogie on September 08, 2008, 08:30:49 PM
Self-interest would lead me to vote conservative. So would Dion.

Now, if Ignatieff were leading the grits, I'd probably vote red.

In contrast to Dion, he's a fantastic public speaker. Last week at the U of M law school, he gave a talk about Georgia and international law and I kept wondering how the Liberal party picked Dion.

"But he left Canada for a number of years; he doesn't love the country."

And I'm not voting, again.

Vote NDP. You're in the prairies now. It's mandatory.

Boogie · « **Reply #18 on:** September 08, 2008, 08:48:26 PM »

Quote from: Father_Mike on September 08, 2008, 08:40:38 PM

Quote from: Malek on September 08, 2008, 08:36:21 PM
Quote from: Boogie on September 08, 2008, 08:30:49 PM
Self-interest would lead me to vote conservative. So would Dion.

Now, if Ignatieff were leading the grits, I'd probably vote red.

In contrast to Dion, he's a fantastic public speaker. Last week at the U of M law school, he gave a talk about Georgia and international law and I kept wondering how the Liberal party picked Dion.

"But he left Canada for a number of years; he doesn't love the country."

And I'm not voting, again.

Vote NDP. You're in the prairies now. It's mandatory.

I'm not seeing a hell of a lot of orange out there, Mike.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #19 on:** September 08, 2008, 08:51:29 PM »

Quote from: Father_Mike on September 08, 2008, 08:40:38 PM

Vote NDP. You're in the prairies now. It's mandatory.

Because I'm a moderate fiscal conservative (classical liberal, really), I'd never vote for the NDP.

Because I'm a cynic, I'd never vote.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #20 on:** September 08, 2008, 08:51:48 PM »

They fucked up in 2006 big time. Post the elections before that.

Edit: just looked it up. F you for being right, even though you haven't yet posted what I know your going to post! Jerk.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #21 on:** September 08, 2008, 08:59:01 PM »

Quote from: Father_Mike on September 08, 2008, 08:51:48 PM

They fucked up in 2006 big time. Post the elections before that.

Edit: just looked it up. F you for being right, even though you haven't yet posted what I know your going to post! Jerk.

Are you referring to this:

I see even less orange.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #22 on:** September 08, 2008, 09:05:24 PM »

But where is all that orange malek? Where?

T234 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 08, 2008, 10:46:31 PM »

Canadian political parties sound like Command & Conquer factions.

muckhole · « **Reply #24 on:** September 08, 2008, 10:49:13 PM »

Quote from: Malek on September 08, 2008, 08:51:29 PM

Because I'm a cynic, I'd never vote.

Go vote green party. Fuck everything up.

Quote from: T234 on September 08, 2008, 10:46:31 PM

Canadian political parties sound like Command & Conquer factions.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #25 on:** October 14, 2008, 10:50:04 PM »

I was going to go vote, but that meant going outside. Fuck that. Anyway, it wouldn't have made a difference: the Conservatives are currently leading this riding by more than 10%.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #26 on:** October 14, 2008, 10:58:43 PM »

Looks like it's a minority Conservative government, just short of a majority.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #27 on:** October 14, 2008, 11:28:52 PM »

lol liberals

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #28 on:** October 14, 2008, 11:55:49 PM »

Quote from: Night Man on October 14, 2008, 10:50:04 PM

I was going to go vote, but that meant going outside. Fuck that. Anyway, it wouldn't have made a difference: the Conservatives are currently leading this riding by more than 10%.

I voted and lost to the the conservatives. :'(

Still NDP did better this year and conservatives didn't get majority so all's good.

muckhole · « **Reply #29 on:** October 14, 2008, 11:57:01 PM »

I just hope he doesn't call another one for a little while.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #30 on:** October 14, 2008, 11:59:02 PM »

So if we elect Obama we'll be able to laugh at you distinguished mentally-challenged fellows for being behind the times?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #31 on:** October 15, 2008, 12:05:26 AM »

Quote from: Thanks But No Thanks on October 14, 2008, 11:59:02 PM

So if we elect Obama we'll be able to laugh at you distinguished mentally-challenged fellows for being behind the times?

The Conservative Party, in general, isn't as right wing as the Republican party. The system is also a bit weird: we have a separatist-leftist party, a green-leftist party, a working-class leftist party, a center-left party, and one conservative party.

muckhole · « **Reply #32 on:** October 15, 2008, 12:11:53 AM »

Surprisingly, the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada failed to garner any votes in my riding!

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #33 on:** October 15, 2008, 12:15:47 AM »

The Liberal Party received less than 20% of the popular vote in each of the four western provinces; in fact, the NDP performed better in all four of the provinces.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #34 on:** October 15, 2008, 12:18:32 AM »

Quote from: Night Man on October 15, 2008, 12:15:47 AM

The Liberal Party received less than 20% of the popular vote in each of the four western provinces; in fact, the NDP performed better in all four of the provinces.

Told you the Prairies would be orange...I mean after blue of coarse.

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The only non blue riding in my Provence went to a liberal

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muckhole · « **Reply #35 on:** October 15, 2008, 12:19:20 AM »

I was literally talking about the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada.

http://www.cpcml.ca/

I was actually a bit shocked to see them on the ballot. Don't remember that the last time.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #36 on:** October 15, 2008, 12:21:08 AM »

Hey, the Arvie Party won four seats in Manitoba, including the sparsely populated but gigantic Churchill riding.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #37 on:** October 15, 2008, 12:21:38 AM »

Quote from: muckhole on October 15, 2008, 12:19:20 AM

I was literally talking about the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada.

http://www.cpcml.ca/

I was actually a bit shocked to see them on the ballot. Don't remember that the last time.

1994 called, they want their web design back.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #38 on:** October 15, 2008, 12:22:44 AM »

Jack Layton has promised a second asshole on every family's table and less assholes on the boardroom table..or something like that!

muckhole · « **Reply #39 on:** October 15, 2008, 09:26:06 AM »

Quote from: Night Man on October 15, 2008, 12:21:38 AM

1994 called, they want their web design back.

I'm going to go ahead and assume it's the best the party can afford, what with the bourgeoisie sticking it to the proletariat.

laesperanzapaz · « **Reply #40 on:** October 15, 2008, 09:18:44 PM »

58% voting participation in BC

YAY BRITISH COLUMBIANSSSSSSS

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #41 on:** October 15, 2008, 09:28:45 PM »

Quote from: laesperanzapaz on October 15, 2008, 09:18:44 PM

58% voting participation in BC

YAY BRITISH COLUMBIANSSSSSSS

I don't know why anyone would decline to cast his worthless ballot every x number of years for some self-aggrandizing candidate who may share some of his views.

Elections are held to give the people an illusion of participation. Your vote is worthless.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #42 on:** October 15, 2008, 11:17:01 PM »

Quote from: Night Man on October 15, 2008, 09:28:45 PM

Quote from: laesperanzapaz on October 15, 2008, 09:18:44 PM
58% voting participation in BC

YAY BRITISH COLUMBIANSSSSSSS

I don't know why anyone would decline to cast his worthless ballot every x number of years for some self-aggrandizing candidate who may share some of his views.

Elections are held to give the people an illusion of participation. Your vote is worthless.

anarchist. I'm surprised you didn't eat your ballot.

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Author Topic: So Canada's PM dissolved Parliament eh? (Read 4071 times)