I'm guessing (and to an extent hoping, lol) we'll end up with a regionally-divided Liberal minority. I expect here in Ontario it might look something like the breakdown of the last provincial election (Liberal red in the big cities, mostly Tory blue in the rural areas, with a smattering of NDP orange), lol.
"The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."
10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
I'm guessing (and to an extent hoping, lol) we'll end up with a regionally-divided Liberal minority. I expect here in Ontario it might look something like the breakdown of the last provincial election (Liberal red in the big cities, mostly Tory blue in the rural areas, with a smattering of NDP orange), lol.
I understand what you're saying, though I never hope for a minority government. Far less gets done that way IMO. But of course I'd take it if it means the Cons aren't leading.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
It's strange, a majority is arguably a more efficient government, but I feel a minority is more representative of a "true" democracy (because of the need for compromise).
It'll really be interesting to see which way the West goes, since Alberta just went NDP, where they've generally gone Conservative.
"The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."
10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
It's strange, a majority is arguably a more efficient government, but I feel a minority is more representative of a "true" democracy (because of the need for compromise).
It'll really be interesting to see which way the West goes, since Alberta just went NDP, where they've generally gone Conservative.
If the NDP had enough seats a minority might not be too bad, but if the Cons had enugh seats that would kind of give us the same kind of shit that the US gets when they have a Dem Senate and a Rep Congress, or vice versa. Just a lot of nothing bullshit. If the NDP got enough seats it could be a lot smoother since they and the libs aren't at such odds.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Just joining now due to work/home issues (oh no, I'm a late-chimer! So sue me). Did my civic duty and voted and now dividing my time between watching the results, working on reports, reading a journal article, and surfing around here. I couldn't even get the Globe & Mail site to load a minute ago; too much traffic on it. Liberals leading or elected in 166 seats at this point.
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It's strange, a majority is arguably a more efficient government, but I feel a minority is more representative of a "true" democracy (because of the need for compromise).
It'll really be interesting to see which way the West goes, since Alberta just went NDP, where they've generally gone Conservative.
If the NDP had enough seats a minority might not be too bad, but if the Cons had enugh seats that would kind of give us the same kind of shit that the US gets when they have a Dem Senate and a Rep Congress, or vice versa. Just a lot of nothing bullshit. If the NDP got enough seats it could be a lot smoother since they and the libs aren't at such odds.
CTV's declared a Liberal majority, so I guess they'll be "efficient," lol. At least I got good-looking X-Files and Star Wars trailers today, lol.
"The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."
10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
It is quite apparent it did not take Albertans long to realize the provincial election was a big mistake. Blue streak. Albertans will never forgive the Liberals for the NEP. Trudeau would have been wise to apologize for his father.
It is quite apparent it did not take Albertans long to realize the provincial election was a big mistake. Blue streak. Albertans will never forgive the Liberals for the NEP. Trudeau would have been wise to apologize for his father.
Why?
Things seem to be going pretty good for him right now.
It's strange, a majority is arguably a more efficient government, but I feel a minority is more representative of a "true" democracy (because of the need for compromise).
It'll really be interesting to see which way the West goes, since Alberta just went NDP, where they've generally gone Conservative.
Legalizing marijuana has broad support from the population, not just in Canada. The Liberal platform does not allow "everyone" to legally smoke pot, but it does allow adults to legally smoke pot. Still illegal for kids, as it is now, and that has been ever so effective, hasn't it?
my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
Legalizing marijuana has broad support from the population, not just in Canada. The Liberal platform does not allow "everyone" to legally smoke pot, but it does allow adults to legally smoke pot. Still illegal for kids, as it is now, and that has been ever so effective, hasn't it?
Can't wait for my co-worker to come to work stoned. 43 yrs old running a country while most of us aspire to be a manager at some point in our jobs.
It's strange, a majority is arguably a more efficient government, but I feel a minority is more representative of a "true" democracy (because of the need for compromise).
It'll really be interesting to see which way the West goes, since Alberta just went NDP, where they've generally gone Conservative.
If the NDP had enough seats a minority might not be too bad, but if the Cons had enugh seats that would kind of give us the same kind of shit that the US gets when they have a Dem Senate and a Rep Congress, or vice versa. Just a lot of nothing bullshit. If the NDP got enough seats it could be a lot smoother since they and the libs aren't at such odds.
CTV's declared a Liberal majority, so I guess they'll be "efficient," lol. At least I got good-looking X-Files and Star Wars trailers today, lol.
Well, I mean "efficient" in relative terms, lol... Isn't everything relative to a a very low bar in politics? I just assume it! Glad it looks to be a majority, but still sad thst the NDP seem to be doing so badly.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
It's strange, a majority is arguably a more efficient government, but I feel a minority is more representative of a "true" democracy (because of the need for compromise).
It'll really be interesting to see which way the West goes, since Alberta just went NDP, where they've generally gone Conservative.
I wanted a minority. But nope.
I admit my crystal ball was wrong but I certainly hoped this was not the result if I was wrong.
So, umm, the Greens are leading in one riding. Wonder which one?
Yay! They need to be in there. Always root for them in the couple of ridings where it's a possibility..... That thing with the Victoria liberal was kinda weird, eh?
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
And as an aside, our riding actually had a Libertarian candidate running. She is 19, and was out of the country on vacation throughout much of the run up to the election . So far it appears she is at 0.0% of the votes.
my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
And as an aside, our riding actually had a Libertarian candidate running. She is 19, and was out of the country on vacation throughout much of the run up to the election . So far it appears she is at 0.0% of the votes.
My riding has a Libertarian too.... it's not really registering in the numbers here either, lol.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
It'll really be interesting to see which way the West goes, since Alberta just went NDP, where they've generally gone Conservative.
10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
Albertans will never forgive the Liberals for the NEP. Trudeau would have been wise to apologize for his father.
Things seem to be going pretty good for him right now.
Who cares if he doesn't have Alberta's support?
A campaign promise was to legalize pot and tell of putin.
Good times ahead.
Seriously.
Turdo is about to establish one in all the wrong places.
Combating Putin? Allowing everyone to legally smoke pot?
WTF
43 yrs old running a country while most of us aspire to be a manager at some point in our jobs.
Glad it looks to be a majority, but still sad thst the NDP seem to be doing so badly.