Anyone have any views on how they think it's going to go? Can't seak for the East coast but West is sure to go conservative all the way. Will the Liberals manage to cling on to the thin grasp they have on the power of the country?
And does anyone else think that it's just wrong to have a federal election and have a party that only one province can vote for?
Originally posted by mokkoWhat are they voting on? Has Canada ever had any political issues besides the secession of Quebec?
Anyone have any views on how they think it's going to go? Can't seak for the East coast but West is sure to go conservative all the way. Will the Liberals manage to cling on to the thin grasp they have on the power of the country?
And does anyone else think that it's just wrong to have a federal election and have a party that only one province can vote for?
Originally posted by frnkdMy guess is that the Conservatives will win, but only enough for a minority. I think that it's their own sucess in the polls that will prevent them from getting enough seats for a majority, since Harper is starting to get coc...[oops, almost used a bad word]... arrogant, and that's what hurt him last time around.
Yes, I'm on the left coast too.
Conservative government for sure, but will it be a majority?
If Buzz keeps trying to help the Liberals, it will be a majority. Never shoot yourself in the foot when it is in your mouth....
Any bets on how long a Conservative minority government would last?
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Originally posted by DoctorScribblesThere are an array of political issues. Nobody real cares about Quebec anymore. Now it's scandle, accountability, medical reform, tuition costs, affordable child care and not to mention the simple basics like debt reduction and tax cuts.
What are they voting on? Has Canada ever had any political issues besides the secession of Quebec?
I may not agree with the entire conservative platform but living in Alberta I have seen the results they have gotten. The East have always relied too much on liberal hand outs to make the move to conservative I think. And really, is NDP even a serious option? Just look at BC to see the damage they have done.
If the liberals do get in it won't be with the amount of votes they would like to get. I think that people are fed up and ready for some serious change.
Originally posted by mokkoI think Manitoba, Saskachewan, Alberta, Nunavut, Yukon Territories, Nova Scotia, the eastern 4/5 of British Columbia, and the Northern Territories should secede from the rest of Canada. Let Quebec (especially Quebec), Ontario, and the left-coast rot on their own.
There are an array of political issues. Nobody real cares about Quebec anymore. Now it's scandle, accountability, medical reform, tuition costs, affordable child care and not to mention the simple basics like debt reduction and tax cuts.
I may not agree with the entire conservative platform but living in Alberta I have seen the results they have gotten. Th ...[text shortened]... otes they would like to get. I think that people are fed up and ready for some serious change.
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesThe previous government (a Liberal minority which was elected in Summer of '04) lost a vote of confidence, so we've got to have another election. If the Conservatives form a minority goverment, there's a good chance we'll be back at the polls again next year.
What are they voting on? Has Canada ever had any political issues besides the secession of Quebec?
Originally posted by richjohnsonWhat do you think the liberal party has that keeps voters re-electing them? Have they not proven time and time again that they're not fit for the job. Haven't Canadians had enough yet? Or is it a mere reflection of voter turnout?
The previous government (a Liberal minority which was elected in Summer of '04) lost a vote of confidence, so we've got to have another election. If the Conservatives form a minority goverment, there's a good chance we'll be back at the polls again next year.
Mabye if the NDP can manage to sway enough of the uninformed vote they'll help weed out the liberals.
Originally posted by chancremechanicWell as much as the western provinces would be better off without the weight of the rest of the country to uphold it just wouldn't be the same without those glorious words from sea to shining sea. 😀
I think Manitoba, Saskachewan, Alberta, Nunavut, Yukon Territories, Nova Scotia, the eastern 4/5 of British Columbia, and the Northern Territories should secede from the rest of Canada. Let Quebec (especially Quebec), Ontario, and the left-coast rot on their own.
Originally posted by chancremechanicThat would be ideal. Let Alberta carry the rest of the Country for once.
I think Manitoba, Saskachewan, Alberta, Nunavut, Yukon Territories, Nova Scotia, the eastern 4/5 of British Columbia, and the Northern Territories should secede from the rest of Canada. Let Quebec (especially Quebec), Ontario, and the left-coast rot on their own.