2015 Canadian Election

[Charellia]

Climate change is as politicized as it is possible for an issue to be. You need only google a climate related topic to see this. A climate scientist gave a guest lecture at my university class last week and even then the science took a back seat to his politics. Climate change as a scientific issue has largely become buried beneath climate change as a moral issue on which almost everybody is firmly entrenched on one side or the other and unwilling to even consider the arguments of the other side, the very opposite of how scientifically minded people should think.

Climate change is a scientific issue but not doing anything about it has moral consequences.

I agree, however, the scientific and moral sides of the issue have become so conflated as to influence how scientific findings are reported

[Oneracon]

I agree. The more people vote the better. There is no legitimate reason not to be registered and to not vote. If you don';t vote you have no right to complain about whose in office and what they do.

To a point I agree, but I think people still have the right to complain. True that voting is one and the most obvious way of political engagement, but it's not the only way. Even if one did not vote for say, reasons of no agreeing with any canidate in a very harsh way, there's no reason they couldn't still protest legislation they're against, be vocal about issues, or engage in civil disobedience (hey, it's they choice man), or other such methods. Mind you, I still urge people to do so on principle, even if it's just to deface the ballot. that's doing something, but still, voting isn't the only way of getting you voice out their. It's just one that the common person uses the most regularly.

I do wonder how people feel about none of the above voting? You know, have it actually mean something instead of just making it some of error in the system because writing mickey mouse in, if you catch my cold.

In some ridings of this election, not voting is essentially the same as voting Conservative.

As for none of the above voting, I'm in favour of putting it in if we institute mandatory voting. Of course... when barely anyone actually shows up to vote for it, then it will just go to show that a good portion of the "edgy non-voters" are actually just covering up being lazy.

[Fanosolia]

To a point I agree, but I think people still have the right to complain. True that voting is one and the most obvious way of political engagement, but it's not the only way. Even if one did not vote for say, reasons of no agreeing with any canidate in a very harsh way, there's no reason they couldn't still protest legislation they're against, be vocal about issues, or engage in civil disobedience (hey, it's they choice man), or other such methods. Mind you, I still urge people to do so on principle, even if it's just to deface the ballot. that's doing something, but still, voting isn't the only way of getting you voice out their. It's just one that the common person uses the most regularly.

I do wonder how people feel about none of the above voting? You know, have it actually mean something instead of just making it some of error in the system because writing mickey mouse in, if you catch my cold.

In some ridings of this election, not voting is essentially the same as voting Conservative.

As for none of the above voting, I'm in favour of putting it in if we institute mandatory voting. Of course... when barely anyone actually shows up to vote for it, then it will just go to show that a good portion of the "edgy non-voters" are actually just covering up being lazy.

True, I don't refute that (I mean look at my riding, 77% chance of winnin), just that in general it's good to keep up pressure even if you don't.

That is a concern. Idk, I just think in principal its more effort to show up, and the opinion is more clear and overt than writin mickey mouse. Plus isn't only a $20 fine not to vote in australia?

[Fanosolia]

Oh I also want to know how true this is. "Canada has alway picked the refugees that are likely to thrive" was a statement I hear on the radio. Have we always prioritize reugees in this way?

[Nation of Quebec]

Looks like there's going to be record numbers at the advance voting. I take that as a good sign.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/10/09 ... a-politics

[San Lumen]

Looks like there's going to be record numbers at the advance voting. I take that as a good sign.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/10/09 ... a-politics

What is that a good sign for? Which party does that benefit?

[Eroda Saaniah]

Oh I also want to know how true this is. "Canada has alway picked the refugees that are likely to thrive" was a statement I hear on the radio. Have we always prioritize reugees in this way?

Most countries do, I would not be surprised.

[Nation of Quebec]

Looks like there's going to be record numbers at the advance voting. I take that as a good sign.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/10/09 ... a-politics

What is that a good sign for? Which party does that benefit?

Typically advance voting means that the incumbent government is going to be hurt, as was the case in the recent provincial election in Alberta.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Considering the advance polling stuff I made a meme.

[National-Socialist France]

I am glad that Stephen Harper is winning.

[Geilinor]

I am glad that Stephen Harper is winning.

Except for the obvious fact he isn't.

[National-Socialist France]

I am glad that Stephen Harper is winning.

Except for the obvious fact he isn't.

In the polls here he is.

[Geilinor]

Except for the obvious fact he isn't.

In the polls here he is.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-election-2015-grenier-polls-oct8-1.3262692

[Kraylandia]

Which party is similar to the UK Conservatives? I'm aware different terms differ by country and stuff..

[Fanosolia]

Oh I also want to know how true this is. "Canada has alway picked the refugees that are likely to thrive" was a statement I hear on the radio. Have we always prioritize reugees in this way?

Most countries do, I would not be surprised.

Huh, I didn't think it was that common. I guess it makes some sense though.

[MERIZoC]

Which party is similar to the UK Conservatives? I'm aware different terms differ by country and stuff..

Cons, easily.

[Atlanticatia]

Which party is similar to the UK Conservatives? I'm aware different terms differ by country and stuff..

Cons, easily.

Canadian Tories are more socially conservative than UK Tories, though.

[Canadian Davsland]

Voting in advanced polls tomorrow. Voting NDP!

if anything to get rid of Harper and his fascist Conservative cronies, and restore the Canada we used to love.

[Canadian Davsland]

I am glad that Stephen Harper is winning.

No he isn't. And even if he gets a minority his govt would be dead after a day.

[Fanosolia]

I am glad that Stephen Harper is winning.

No he isn't. And even if he gets a minority his govt would be dead after a day.

How so?

[Canadian Davsland]

No he isn't. And even if he gets a minority his govt would be dead after a day.

How so?

The Liberals and NDP can form a coalition (which a majority of each parties support) and end the Conservative's regime of tyranny.

[Camicon]

No he isn't. And even if he gets a minority his govt would be dead after a day.

How so?

The Libs and NDP can block a Tory budget, allowing them to hold a vote of no-confidence, which would allow the runner up a chance to form government.

[Fanosolia]

How so?

The Libs and NDP can block a Tory budget, allowing them to hold a vote of no-confidence, which would allow the runner up a chance to form government.

oh, that's how that works. I didn't know the budget came into that.

How so?

The Liberals and NDP can form a coalition (which a majority of each parties support) and end the Conservative's regime of tyranny.

that's really possible? Justin stopped being stubborn?

[Canadian Davsland]

How so?

The Libs and NDP can block a Tory budget, allowing them to hold a vote of no-confidence, which would allow the runner up a chance to form government.

That's true. That would have been another way the CPC govt could fall.

[Canadian Davsland]

The Libs and NDP can block a Tory budget, allowing them to hold a vote of no-confidence, which would allow the runner up a chance to form government.

oh, that's how that works. I didn't know the budget came into that.

The Liberals and NDP can form a coalition (which a majority of each parties support) and end the Conservative's regime of tyranny.

that's really possible? Justin stopped being stubborn?

it is possible. And the pressure will be ratcheted up on Justin from Liberal voters to go into a coalition with the NDP. The same thing will also happen to Mulclair from NDP voters determined to bring down the RefCons.