krunkthemonk Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Some of you may or may not know but the Canadian Federal Election is approaching quickly. On January 23rd the polls will open and you have the option to express your opinion. This will be my first election and unlike most young voters I plan on voting. If I don't vote then I should have no reason to complain about how things are run. I know there's probably a handfull of us Canadians here that are eligable to vote but I'm curious on how other people stand on the issues. Do you know who you're voting for already or are you undecided? I don't want serious flaming going on but as long as its constructive and isn't insulting than its ok with me. I plan on voting for the NDP. I find them close to the liberals without actually having to vote for the liberals. Last election many people switched from NDP to liberal because they were afraid that the Conservatives may win. I like where Jack Layton stands. He's not all that caught up in the whole liberal vs conservative scheme. Comparing Stephen Harper to George Bush...I think of the NDP as the little guy. He still stands a better chance then the leader of the Green Party because nobody takes them serious. In the end I see the Liberals winning again, sponsership scandal and all. The ties between Gilles Duceppe and Stephen Harper are too strong. As much as we nag on the french, we don't want them to seperate. The problem with the gene pool is that there's no lifeguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezcake Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I'm not Canadian, but I'd encourage ALL tip.iters (who are eligible) to vote. I don't care who you vote for-- all I care is for people to get out there and voice their opinion. Don't let 50% of the population decide on what your future will be! :) And as an extra incentive, I'll give everyone who votes a cookie. ==================================Retired tip.it moderator.Teaching and inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I already voted Conservative in the advance polls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutiepie05 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I'm definitaly voting, though still undecided. I think it'd be a shame to see the Liberals win after the scandal though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I'm not Canadian, but I'd encourage ALL tip.iters (who are eligible) to vote. I don't care who you vote for-- all I care is for people to get out there and voice their opinion. Don't let 50% of the population decide on what your future will be! :) And as an extra incentive, I'll give everyone who votes a cookie. But some people have no clue about this politicking stuff and would end up not having a clue as to why they're voting for who they're voting for ^.^ (like me) I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzenegger Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I'm not Canadian, but I'd encourage ALL tip.iters (who are eligible) to vote. I don't care who you vote for-- all I care is for people to get out there and voice their opinion. Don't let 50% of the population decide on what your future will be! :) And as an extra incentive, I'll give everyone who votes a cookie. But some people have no clue about this politicking stuff and would end up not having a clue as to why they're voting for who they're voting for ^.^ (like me) Yeah, a lot of people complain about peolpe not voting, but what they seem to forget is that most of them, have no clue what goes on in politics other than a couple 30 second headlines they see on the news. It is better not to vote, than cast a vote which can impact the world, and you don't really know what your stance is. Runescaper (off and on) since late 2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Althalus Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I already voted Conservative in the advance polls. I disagree with your vote but I won't say anything more than that. Ya, so this is my first federal election in which I'm allowed to vote and I'm psyched. I've been looking over the candidates in Victoria and I'm tied between the Liberals and the NDP. I dunno, I think I need more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Im only 16, so i cant vote... i want to though... im in civics right now and ive been paying attention to the media, so id like to vote... Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Putter Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Jack Layton is good, but I don't really see a point in voting for him. It's not like he's going to win anyway. If I was 2 years older and voted, to be honest I'd probably vote Conservative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak722 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Im a centrist liberal lefty so bear with me. 8) "Think NDP, vote Liberal." The fact that the Liberal party was involved in the scandal doesnt mean the party is bad as a whole. I say this because they've managed to hang on soooo long even though they're a minority government. They can make things work. Jack Layton's NDP is second to my choices. I mean he did promise to cut University and College tuitions... What University bound University student wouldn't want that? :wink: Lastly, Stephen Harper just plain scares me... That smear campaign they did couldn't be all that good for Federalists in Quebec... :( PS, im 17 so i cant vote yet... :cry: The Enrichment Center reminds you that the weighted companion cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the Enrichment Center urges you to disregard its advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodkilla87 Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 My dad doesnt vote, and my mom doesnt tell me who she votes for. Im only 14, 2 more years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaninch Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Canada votes today! I was pretty excited for my first chance to vote in a Federal Election, and this year it's looking like every vote counts. I live in a region of Ontario that has been dominated by the Liberals few decades. It's looking like this will be the first time in a while that the Conservatives will be in power. I sure hope not. :shock: Voted Liberal. NDP and Green are looking better every day though. insane and I are in the same region, so it looks like we've cancelled one another out (in a way). *shakes fist* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezcake Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I wish there'd be a chance for the third parties in the United States. :roll: ==================================Retired tip.it moderator.Teaching and inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Putter Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 After closer consideration, I vote Quimby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 After closer consideration, I vote Quimby. I vote Homer I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak722 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 After closer consideration, I vote Quimby. I vote Homer Hail Homer! The Enrichment Center reminds you that the weighted companion cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the Enrichment Center urges you to disregard its advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodkilla87 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Make a rectangle, right your name, then make a small square and mark an x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I voted Conservative. I absolutely despise of Steven Harper, but I voted for who would to best in my area. Our local MP is an up and rising conservative, and his views differ from the normal conservative ideology. I'd rather see a Liberal Minority government, than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueInuyasha Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I voted conservitive as well. Its just what I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I'd rather see a Liberal Minority government, than anything else. Then why the hell did you vote concervative!! To me, you now have no right to complain if the concervative does something you dont like if they are voted in. I really hope they dont get in... And if Liberal dosent get it, i hope NDP does, but i doubt it. I guess we will wait till tommorw to see the new Prime Minister of Canada. Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I'd rather see a Liberal Minority government, than anything else. Then why the hell did you vote concervative!! To me, you now have no right to complain if the concervative does something you dont like if they are voted in. I really hope they dont get in... And if Liberal dosent get it, i hope NDP does, but i doubt it. I guess we will wait till tommorw to see the new Prime Minister of Canada. Umm, read what I said again. I said I voted for the best of my area, not of Canada. The Conservative candidate in this riding is extremely good for us, as he's been the MP here for 4-8 years, and he is more complient to our needs than other candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I'd rather see a Liberal Minority government, than anything else. Then why the hell did you vote concervative!! To me, you now have no right to complain if the concervative does something you dont like if they are voted in. I really hope they dont get in... And if Liberal dosent get it, i hope NDP does, but i doubt it. I guess we will wait till tommorw to see the new Prime Minister of Canada. Umm, read what I said again. I said I voted for the best of my area, not of Canada. The Conservative candidate in this riding is extremely good for us, as he's been the MP here for 4-8 years, and he is more complient to our needs than other candidates. But that only the riding, if the conservative party if voted in, your gonna have to deal with a lot of things on the federal level, and if your more liberal, you might not like whats to come. Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krunkthemonk Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 I voted a few hours ago. +1 vote for the NDP. Currently the liberals are leading. The problem with the gene pool is that there's no lifeguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerocool11 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I'm American and I'm 17 so I missed out on the last Federal Election. However, I wouldn't bother voting in the next election simply because I live in a "blue state" (meaning that California is a predominantly "Democratic" voting state) so my vote would just be one more vote amongst thousands of other Democratic votes. Now, since America's election system is not a direct election one vote doesn't really matter in a state that is heavy one way or the other. I'd encourage all those that live in "swing states" to exercise their right to vote and if I lived in such a place I would definitely vote as well. I think it's a shame that so many young people are ignorant or choose to ignore elections. Young people make up a lot of the populations around the world and if we voted in mass, we could really affect the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I'm American and I'm 17 so I missed out on the last Federal Election. However, I wouldn't bother voting in the next election simply because I live in a "blue state" (meaning that California is a predominantly "Democratic" voting state) so my vote would just be one more vote amongst thousands of other Democratic votes. Now, since America's election system is not a direct election one vote doesn't really matter in a state that is heavy one way or the other. I'd encourage all those that live in "swing states" to exercise their right to vote and if I lived in such a place I would definitely vote as well. I think it's a shame that so many young people are ignorant or choose to ignore elections. Young people make up a lot of the populations around the world and if we voted in mass, we could really affect the future. Canadian eletion bud... And to krunkthemonk: Meh, NDP is better then conservatives. Woot! Liberals in the lead? Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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