2015 Canadian Election

[MERIZoC]

You'd think that at least a few Americans might care, but apparently not. I predict a ten-second soundbite on the morning shows tomorrow.

Same. Though I imagine the Obama administration will be pleased as hell if Harper is gone.

As will incidentally John Cleese and John Oliver (you beautiful bastards).

Obama won't be happy if the new government is less welcoming to TPP.

[Camicon]

You'd think that at least a few Americans might care, but apparently not. I predict a ten-second soundbite on the morning shows tomorrow.

"So another Canadian was elected as Canadian President last night in Canada. In the next and more important story, does ass cancer actually exist? Assologist Brian McFarland takes a look at your ass and how it may be affected by ass cancer."

"And later: when will Canada elect it's first American Prime Minister? Follow us as we interview one intrepid patriot, who is trying to break that glass ceiling."

[Napkiraly]

Long ago, the parties worked together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Conservatives attacked. Only Trudeau, master of politics could stop them, but when Canada needed him most, he died. Ten years have passed and my brother and I have discovered the new Trudeau, a man named Justin and while rhetorical skills are great, he has a lot to learn before he can stop Harper. But I believe Trudeau can save Canada...

Game of Maples. Who will take the Syrup Throne?

[Ithra]

It really is, I would honestly watch that show.

Would Mulcair be the guy who just sat by and did nothing?

No, he'd be the cabbage merchant

[Nation of Quebec]

I'm enjoying how there is virtually no coverage of the election in American media, yet it is currently the leading story on the BBC.

You'd think that at least a few Americans might care, but apparently not. I predict a ten-second soundbite on the morning shows tomorrow.

John Oliver had a pretty good segment about the election on his show last night. We might get something from the Daily Show and Nightly Show, but probably just a peep from the major American news networks.

Ironically, there is a Liberal candidate in Oakville named John Oliver running in this election.

[Camicon]

Same. Though I imagine the Obama administration will be pleased as hell if Harper is gone.

As will incidentally John Cleese and John Oliver (you beautiful bastards).

Obama won't be happy if the new government is less welcoming to TPP.

So, basically, Obama isn't going to be happy.

[Le Croissant de Beurre]

Long ago, the parties worked together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Conservatives attacked. Only Trudeau, master of politics could stop them, but when Canada needed him most, he died. Ten years have passed and my brother and I have discovered the new Trudeau, a man named Justin and while rhetorical skills are great, he has a lot to learn before he can stop Harper. But I believe Trudeau can save Canada...

So Pierre is Avatar Roku, Harper is Ozai, and Justin is Aang. I guess that means Mulcair is Jet.

Trudeau: The Last Votebender. Only he can gain control of more than one party element and master strategic voting.

[Napkiraly]

Same. Though I imagine the Obama administration will be pleased as hell if Harper is gone.

As will incidentally John Cleese and John Oliver (you beautiful bastards).

Obama won't be happy if the new government is less welcoming to TPP.

I'm pretty sure he'll view whomever as far more negotiable however. Harper and Obama have noticeably had a very tense and stubborn relationship over the past few years.

[Ontorisa]

"So another Canadian was elected as Canadian President last night in Canada. In the next and more important story, does ass cancer actually exist? Assologist Brian McFarland takes a look at your ass and how it may be affected by ass cancer."

"And later: when will Canada elect it's first American Prime Minister? Follow us as we interview one intrepid patriot, who is trying to break that glass ceiling."

*Pan to some crazy guy in downtown Toronto*

Would Mulcair be the guy who just sat by and did nothing?

No, he'd be the cabbage merchant

"MY SEATS! MY RIDINGS! NOOOO!"

[Ithra]

So Pierre is Avatar Roku, Harper is Ozai, and Justin is Aang. I guess that means Mulcair is Jet.

Trudeau: The Last Votebender. Only he can gain control of more than one party element and master strategic voting.

Someone needs to go and pitch this right now

[MERIZoC]

Would Mulcair be the guy who just sat by and did nothing?

No, he'd be the cabbage merchant

No, that's Duceppe.

[Napkiraly]

I'm enjoying how there is virtually no coverage of the election in American media, yet it is currently the leading story on the BBC.

Are you really surprised though?

A tiny bit tbh. Especially considering the progressive sweep going through America, you'd expect that they might start covering the country a lot of American progressives look towards as inspiration (the others being the Nordic countries as a collective).

[Canadian Davsland]

Atlantic Canada is pretty much at this point been swept by the Libs.

[Camicon]

No, he'd be the cabbage merchant

No, that's Duceppe.

MY QUEBEC! MY SECESSIONISM!

[Ithra]

"And later: when will Canada elect it's first American Prime Minister? Follow us as we interview one intrepid patriot, who is trying to break that glass ceiling."

*Pan to some crazy guy in downtown Toronto*

No, he'd be the cabbage merchant

"MY SEATS! MY RIDINGS! NOOOO!"

Exactly

[Geilinor]

I'm enjoying how there is virtually no coverage of the election in American media, yet it is currently the leading story on the BBC.

CNN's top headline is Oscar Pistorius. The celebrity/athlete obsession continues.

[MERIZoC]

Obama won't be happy if the new government is less welcoming to TPP.

I'm pretty sure he'll view whomever as far more negotiable however. Harper and Obama have noticeably had a very tense and stubborn relationship over the past few years.

I don't feel like Obama correlates well to any of the parties in Canada. Liberals the most, I suppose.

[Oneracon]

Obama won't be happy if the new government is less welcoming to TPP.

So, basically, Obama isn't going to be happy.

The Liberals haven't stated they will reject TPP, which is disappointing

[Camicon]

So, basically, Obama isn't going to be happy.

The Liberals haven't stated they will reject TPP, which is disappointing

They want to actually look at it first. As far as I know, the Tories haven't exactly been forthcoming about what it contains.

[Oneracon]

I'm enjoying how there is virtually no coverage of the election in American media, yet it is currently the leading story on the BBC.

CNN's top headline is Oscar Pistorius. The celebrity/athlete obsession continues.

CNN? There's your problem.

You've got to go to news organizations, not trashy gossip networks

[Kelinfort]

I'm enjoying how there is virtually no coverage of the election in American media, yet it is currently the leading story on the BBC.

CNN's top headline is Oscar Pistorius. The celebrity/athlete obsession continues.

CSPAN 2 has got the election down.

[Nation of Quebec]

So, basically, Obama isn't going to be happy.

The Liberals haven't stated they will reject TPP, which is disappointing

They are waiting to see the full details before making a decision, which is a reasonable position. Although I found it interesting that Harper already announced bailout money for the dairy and auto industries.

[Canadian Davsland]

In 15 min the votes start to pour in from Que, and Ont.

[Napkiraly]

The Liberals haven't stated they will reject TPP, which is disappointing

They want to actually look at it first. As far as I know, the Tories haven't exactly been forthcoming about what it contains.

Which is the best approach to be honest. Try to negotiate the bad aspects as best you can, rather than scrap the whole thing. Only scrap if absolutely necessary.

And yeah, Obama is closer to the Liberal Party (though the Grits are more to the left than he is, generally speaking). IIRC didn't some of his advisers join Trudeau's campaign team? Or at least two of them have expressed support for Trudeau becoming PM.

[Oneracon]

The Liberals haven't stated they will reject TPP, which is disappointing

They want to actually look at it first. As far as I know, the Tories haven't exactly been forthcoming about what it contains.

That's true, but from what has already been leaked it should be enough to reject it.