[Banff]

[xerxes]

I think I see a push poll.....

It's hard to say, especially now. Right now, according to the polls I've seen, it would result in another minority for the Tories. Of course, a lot can happen between now and whenever an election happens.

However, if one goes by the adage that the first party to unleash the attack ads is feeling threatened, then it stand to reason that the Liberals might yet regain control, though, with another minority.

[themasta]

More than likely we'll probably have a Liberal minority, it just sort of happens that way. If it weren't for the Liberals, it seems, Canada would have no government at all. Shame that. Personally, I think Harper is doing a good job, better than Martin. As for Dion, I'll give him a shot if his party gets put in power, what's the worst that could happen?

[2Cdo]

themasta themasta:

More than likely we'll probably have a Liberal minority, it just sort of happens that way. If it weren't for the Liberals, it seems, Canada would have no government at all. Shame that. Personally, I think Harper is doing a good job, better than Martin. As for Dion, I'll give him a shot if his party gets put in power, what's the worst that could happen?

I don't even want to think of that!

[kenmore]

I think the Liberals will pull off a small majority government -- they are doing better in Quebec and they have shown Harper doesnt give a crap about the environment --- I think the Tories are just cruising hoping they get another kick at the can and when the honey moon is over watch out !! I work in 2 large hospitals and most of the people are saying they will vote liberal ---

[BluesBud]

Aren't they all Green now? LOL Since that is the current hot issue they are all saying they are to get on the band wagon.

So I will go out on a limb and say. One of the green parties will win.

[grainfedprairieboy]

Sadly, I believe the Liberals will win a minority government. If they win a majority then I believe Canada is done as a country.

[Tman1]

I don't think Canada would be done as a country and that poor mentality is not what Canada needs...at all. Good to know most Canadians aren't known for giving up on their country no matter what. Sad really for you. Your party doesn't make it so give up on the country, good one. Nice Uber Canuckness.

In any case, it is muddled as to what exactly what entails the next election. Anything goes really as polls peg them as nose to nose. Dion and the Liberals of course will never win in western Canada...big surprise. Quebec and everybody else of course will win as usual as the "The West wants in" slogan doesn't work anymore as Quebec needs more pandering and Harper will give its best to give them what they want so....Dion sucks, Harper is an opportunist, what can ya do?

[grainfedprairieboy]

Tman1 Tman1:

I don't think Canada would be done as a country and that poor mentality is not what Canada needs...at all.

What Canada does not need is the liberals inspiring the Bloc, firing up Newfies and pissing off Albertans by taking control of their natural resources.

Tman1 Tman1:

Good to know most Canadians aren't known for giving up on their country no matter what.

How many left for the States last year? Ever hear of the brain drain? Even the leader of the Liberals refuses to be a sole Canadian and sought citizenship elsewhere. Hell, 50,000 lebanese alone have apparently given up on Canada.

Tman1 Tman1:

Your party doesn't make it so give up on the country, good one.

I just think the liberals will foster the climate that destroys Canada. Based on their last 5 years in power why should I not suspect that? BTW, which exactly is MY party?

Tman1 Tman1:

Nice Uber Canuckness.

Typical liberal. Gonna try next to get me to say "I love Canada" louder then you Paul?

[Tman1]

grainfedprairieboy grainfedprairieboy:

What Canada does not need is the liberals inspiring the Bloc, firing up Newfies and pissing off Albertans by taking control of their natural resources.

No shit. Tell me where I said otherwise other than your insipid downing of Canada.

$1:

How many left for the States last year? Ever hear of the brain drain? Even the leader of the Liberals refuses to be a sole Canadian and sought citizenship elsewhere. Hell, 50,000 lebanese alone have apparently given up on Canada.

Old news. Get something new please. Brain drain? In fact, more and more people are coming up from the U.S because of increased incentives and attractive offers around Canada. Of course, if people choose to live in the states, hardly relevent to this. My stating of your "giving up on Canada" is hardly relevent to a 'brain drain'. Your piss poor analogy on the matter is simply because the Liberals were, are, or will be in power. Give me a break.

$1:

I just think the liberals will foster the climate that destroys Canada. Based on their last 5 years in power why should I not suspect that? BTW, which exactly is MY party?

Where did I argue that? I don't like the LIberals anymore than you do but if they can do the job the Cons can't, take them. YOUR party? Not hard to tell.

$1:

Typical liberal. Gonna try next to get me to say "I love Canada" louder then you Paul?

Riiiiight. Typical douche bag. Label anybody not in agreeance with you a Liberal.

Like I said, give up on the country because it isn't the way you vision it. Nice Uber Canuckness.

[grainfedprairieboy]

Tman1 Tman1:

grainfedprairieboy grainfedprairieboy:

What Canada does not need is the liberals inspiring the Bloc, firing up Newfies and pissing off Albertans by taking control of their natural resources.

No shit. Tell me where I said otherwise other than your insipid downing of Canada.

$1:

How many left for the States last year? Ever hear of the brain drain? Even the leader of the Liberals refuses to be a sole Canadian and sought citizenship elsewhere. Hell, 50,000 lebanese alone have apparently given up on Canada.

Old news. Get something new please. Brain drain? In fact, more and more people are coming up from the U.S because of increased incentives and attractive offers around Canada. Of course, if people choose to live in the states, hardly relevent to this. My stating of your "giving up on Canada" is hardly relevent to a 'brain drain'.

$1:

I just think the liberals will foster the climate that destroys Canada. Based on their last 5 years in power why should I not suspect that? BTW, which exactly is MY party?

Where did I argue that? I don't like the LIberals anymore than you do but if they can do the job the Cons can't, take them. YOUR party? Not hard to tell.

$1:

Typical liberal. Gonna try next to get me to say "I love Canada" louder then you Paul?

Riiiiight. Typical douche bag. Label anybody not in agreeance with you a Liberal.

Like I said, give up on the country because it isn't the way you vision it. Nice Uber Canuckness.

Personally, I find churlish cackhanded flag wavers who cloak our problems in patiotic balderdash - to personify the anti-Uber Canuck.

Anyway, since you are going to take this so seriously, tell me exactly how a future Liberal government would unify this country differently then in the past? Or do you believe that they are no threat?

[Tman1]

grainfedprairieboy grainfedprairieboy:

$1:

Personally, I find churlish cackhanded flag wavers who cloak our problems in patiotic balderdash - to personify the anti-Uber Canuck.

Oh well, better than a cacophony of backlash from people who don't like Canada because of the party in power and abandons Canada the last minute and then chastise people for loving their country. Anti-uber Canuck....explain that one please.

$1:

Anyway, since you are going to take this so seriously, tell me exactly how a future Liberal government would unify this country differently then in the past? Or do you believe that they are no threat?

If the Liberal party has learned from its ways (mind you a big feat for them) than by all means go for it. Frankly, I am happy, although I don't agree with some of Harpers merits, with the Con government and I think they are better than the Liberals for now as this world needs a powerful body of a government. However, many people don't see it that way and don't like the militarization of Afghanistan. Truthfully, Canada has gotten so pacified, that even the prospect of fighting is damaging to the Canadian psyche and it shows even today with all those people wanting the troops to come home. People will always tire of some government and 13 or so years of Libs will drain even the best of minds. Change is good but is too much change better?

Of course that is natural as it should be. Remember the Liberals sent the troops to Afghanistan in the first place, the COns just want to keep them there.

[CanadianJeff]

good grief. when will you people learn.

Liberals and conservatives both like to scream to the heavens that the world will come to an end if one or the other is elected to power.

Grow up and get a bigger picture of things. Both parties have GOOD ideas and BAD ideas. They get elected now and then because one party has some good ideas more so then the other guy and they appeal with the voters.

Both parties are NEEDED to maintain a balance and ensure neither gains total control and implements their bad ideas. Both parties are good and evil not one or the other.

So seriously stop saying the world will end because your one simple minded party can't understand that maybe just maybe the people on the other end have some good ideas worth talking about.

Or did you simply mark everyone on the other end as an idiot because it's easier that way? I am so damn sick of people being so single minded in politics.

Seriously grow up a bit to some of the people on here. There is more to Canada then your simple single minded party. All parties are needed to ensure that ideas are weighed judged and put to debate before being passed.

That is democracy. The freedom to put anything forward but the wisdom to talk about it before it becomes law.

If anything the only thing to be mad about with any party is when they fillbuster Ottawa and prevent any valid discussion.

That's why I won't vote for the conservative party like I did last time. They have passed their good laws and now are running around preventing good democracy from coming true. Mostly because it's fairly obvious they fudged up with Afghanistan and don't want to admit they are having a hard time keeping track of things over there.

Hell it's a good damn cause. Those people deserve to be able to live honest full lives without having to worry about some religious zealot busting a cap in their butt because they won't kill for Allah.

I would go fight in Afghanistan in a second if I was deployed without a second thought because I support our troops even if I don't agree with certain aspects of the war.

That is balance people theres a lot of ignorant folks on here I've seen in the past few months who really need to learn to step back from your party and stand up on your own legs to see the middle ground.

Thanks.

[ridenrain]

grainfedprairieboy grainfedprairieboy:

Personally, I find churlish cackhanded flag wavers who cloak our problems in patiotic balderdash - to personify the anti-Uber Canuck.

That right there was dead on the money.

Cheers!

[Schleihauf]

I can tell you who's not winning the next election. Green party, green party and the green party won't be winning.