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18+ Canadians: Who are you planning to vote for?

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Spinoza
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But on a serious note: I had absolutely no intention in voting, because
1: One vote doesnt make a difference, blablabla..
2: i have no knowledge on the issues and feel irresponsible voting.
BUT, my mom showed me this tool that CBC has made available that asks you 30 questions based on the important issues in this election and tells you who you are closest to. I think its pretty useful so im sharing it with my adult Canadian Newschoolers, hope it helps!




PS, apparently im closest to Liberal with BQ in second (and i dont think i could ever vote for BQ), so take it with a grain (obviously)
Apr 21 2011 8:47PM
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shibby
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What country do you live in where residence/apartment fees or other living necessities for college students are government subsidized (this seems to be what you're implying)?
Apr 24 2011 1:23AM
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shibby
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It's also terrifying that you can vote.

Based on what I've seen here on NS and within my group of friends, of the youth demographic Conservative voters are by far the most irrational and ignorant of the bunch.
Apr 24 2011 1:34AM
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corona
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I don't think you get it. It's in absolutely no way a waste of money. This is how our democracy works. It's the furthest thing from a waste of money to have our country follow through with our democratic process. There are a lot of ignorant people who really need to get informed at least a bit before voting, you being one of them.
Apr 24 2011 2:03AM
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Mr_Orange
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anyone who votes conservative is not canadian. I'm voting NDP, do you like free healthcare?
Apr 24 2011 6:59AM
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BIGben*
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NDP or BQ
Apr 24 2011 8:51AM
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dbchili
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please explain explain to me how it is not a waste of money to call an election based on other parties wanting to get into power, when the polls already indicated that the election will yield the exact same result that we have now? this is an ego election for canada's members of parliament

following through with the democratic process makes sense when elections are held at regular intervals and the elections have the possibility of yielding significant results that will improve the country's welfare. Frankly, i'm not politically biased but I'm fine with the job the conservatives have done thus far and so is a large percent of Canada. They do things I like now that I'm out of school, for example lowering sales taxes, introducing new tax credits, lowering taxes for businesses, all good stuff that helps stimulate the canadian economy.

My biggest beef in university was people with a holier than thou attitude touting that they knew more about whatever issue than everyone else, get off your high horse and realize that almost all people get informed on the issues that will affect them and vote based on those issues, and the ones who don't don't vote.
Apr 24 2011 9:03AM
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Trollolo
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LOLLLLL This is by far the biggest fail of the thread.

Id love to hear an explanation though. (please don't say you saw it on a commercial LOL)

Apr 24 2011 10:22AM
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corona
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In Canada a government is originally formed by who holds the most seats. Then, they are only a government if they can continue to hold the confidence of the house of commons. Canadians elect members into the house of commons to represent them, unfortunately with first past the post, you may not be represented at all, or you may be over represented by a lot. But that's the way it is. Now, with a minority, there are more people who are not in the elected party representing Canadians than people that are. So when there is a loss of confidence in the house of commons it symbolizes a loss of confidence by the Canadian people as they are supposed to represent that fraction of people.  This is why our system works and why this is very democratic, because this election represented a loss of confidence by the Canadian people in the current government, and gives us a chance to change governments and also gives us a chance to change who is representing us if we didn't think the loss of confidence was necessary. You cannot at all complain about an election, since this is our democracy at work. And it is in no way a waste of money.
Apr 24 2011 12:12PM
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Poikenz
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you know that lowering taxes doesn't stimulate the economy if people don't do anything with the extra money they have from paying less taxes right?
Apr 24 2011 12:18PM
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JamesR
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or you know, they could just not tax us.
Apr 24 2011 12:23PM
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Trollolo
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Depends who you give it to. If you give poor people breaks they'll spend it, cause they pretty much have to, or will upgrade the basic shit they have. If you give the richest people money they save most of it. Simple Econ101
Apr 24 2011 3:14PM
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geteducated
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im not poor enough to vote ndp!!
Apr 25 2011 12:46AM
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Mr_Orange
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Because canada is founded on a balance between socialism and capitalism and harper sucks the dick of america way too much.

I myself am very left wing, I don't have rich parents, yet not poor either, none the less I am putting myself through university (which should be way cheaper than it is). I believe that wealth should be more evenly distributed throughout the population of a country. My ideal canada would be somewhat more like sweden.

Conservatives are corporate puppets that are going to help the rich become richer while the poor become poorer and the middle class becomes non-existent.

I'm not going to go on, trying to prove how much I know about politics to you over the internet, to be honest i'm a science major. With the way our political system works nothing is going to get done anyways so I dont really give a fuck and you can suck my dick. LOOOOOLLLLL faggot
Apr 25 2011 5:05AM
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Uah
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VOTE LIBERAL, harper is terrifying
Apr 25 2011 5:08AM
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Bar_Down
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wtf, why did me and JaredM's posts about ignatieff and harper wearing orange and red scarves get deleted? im pretty sure we didnt say anything racist or anything like that...
Apr 25 2011 10:36AM
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Sutton_skier
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I'm going to vote 2d and I will vote AGAINST Harper. He is the twin of George W.Bush. He is alone on the right wing.
Apr 25 2011 12:18PM
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Ace3+4
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I'm honestly not that informed on these current and election. My retarded vote is probably going to be with liberals because im scared of dying one day by taking the champlain bridge and that it's going to collaspe
Apr 25 2011 12:49PM
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geteducated
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you want to be your own country, you should start with paying to fix your own infrastructure.
Apr 25 2011 4:05PM
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Bar_Down
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im pretty sure the champlain bridge was funded by the federal government
Apr 25 2011 4:10PM
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Bar_Down
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and what does that have to do with voting liberal?
Apr 25 2011 4:11PM
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geteducated
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and how long ago was that? how about you use some of your equalization payments that you take from the 'have' provinces to pay for your bridge instead of always having your hand out.
Apr 25 2011 4:13PM
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Bar_Down
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anyways im not really big on politics and shit so i dont know what youre talking about, so i wont argue with you
Apr 25 2011 4:15PM
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geteducated
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my point is it is the bloc and the pq that aren't satisfied with the federal governments plan to repair the bridge. they however want a NEW bridge built. what makes me scratch my head is that these parties will only look out for the best interest of their own people but when it comes to paying for infrastructure then its okay to act like you're a part of canada and ask for federal money.
Apr 25 2011 4:27PM
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Bar_Down
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seperatists are just confused. i really dont like that shit to be honest, it gives a bad rep to all quebecers. they just need to wake the fuck up and realize that shit isnt what it used to be and francophones arent being treated like scum anymore and seperating from canada would be the dumbest shit in the world
Apr 25 2011 4:31PM
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Proletariat.
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I agree, i have met many Quebecers who are not down with the whole separatist movement, hell my dad is from Montreal and thinks the the Bloc and PQ are morons
Apr 25 2011 5:27PM
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BIGben*
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I haven't done my choice yet NDP or BQ
Apr 25 2011 5:46PM
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s.jeff
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My logic is... Fuck conservative, your budget was retard. Green party, your leader is a woman and your trying to kill major money makers.. And Ignatieff you need to GTFO and let Trudeau run that bitch. So im voting NDP
Apr 25 2011 6:01PM
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A.Eberhard
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Obvious liberal is obvious.
Apr 25 2011 6:07PM
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Drail
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this IS the Canadian government we're talking about here.
Apr 25 2011 7:00PM
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corona
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actually I don't really want to vote for them. Right now I'd rather vote NDP or Green. but unfortunately there is no NDP running in my riding and it's a very close battle between Conservatives and Liberals so instead of voting Green I might put a strategic Liberal vote
Apr 25 2011 7:03PM
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corona
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^ so basically I'm left wing, depending on who's involved with what party my vote can easily switch between any left wing party
Apr 25 2011 7:04PM
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MFM
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Conservative majority.

god damn Canadian politics are shitty.
Apr 25 2011 7:11PM
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Proletariat.
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Just voted today
Apr 25 2011 9:48PM
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emilyiscool
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liberals, want ndp but its wasting a vote at this point.
Apr 26 2011 12:38AM
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shibby
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I REALLY want to see the Conservatives win a minority, not be able to form government and then the NDP/Libs take power with a coalition. It would be a major dickslap to all the right wing pinko cooks.
Apr 26 2011 12:41AM
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bakedpow
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Your shit is nooo where near as fucked as us down south...
Apr 26 2011 12:41AM
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corona
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you say it like you're proud
Apr 26 2011 12:43AM
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staffpro
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you ARE the biggest idiot alive
Apr 26 2011 12:47AM
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bakedpow
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Hahaha. How could i be proud of this country?

I am getting the fuck out of here as soon as possible...
Apr 26 2011 12:49AM
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B.Fantana
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I voted already but Im 98% sure that my party wont win my riding so it was pretty useless...
Apr 26 2011 1:06AM
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Lord.Quasimoto
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so they can spend 10 trillion dollars to create gov't jobs for everyone ? sure, why not.

Apr 26 2011 10:57AM
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corona
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well, I've come to the conclusion you can't at all trust polls. these are done on the exact same day, and look at how different the results are. I doubt either of them are close to right.

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Apr 26 2011 11:25AM
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freestyler540
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I voted NDP, they are the alternative, but I go by the ABC
Anything But Conservatives

They are anti democratic
Apr 26 2011 11:27AM
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oreopancake.
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Mmmm i wouldn't say quite that. As inaccurate as polls can be, NDP has been beating out the liberals in most the polls for the last week or so.
Apr 27 2011 6:29AM
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emilyiscool
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yeah but im skeptical seeing as they've never ever won a federal election
Apr 27 2011 7:27AM
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Poikenz
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Yes they have but then everyone hated them because their leader was shit and kicked him out or something.
Apr 27 2011 11:12AM
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emilyiscool
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Isn't exactly promising, who knows they seem to be the lesser of three evils at this point
Apr 27 2011 11:55AM
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Ace3+4
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Well on tv and if you have taking the pont champlain recently there is a huge add stating: "Vote LIBERAL FOR A NEW CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE"
Apr 27 2011 11:57AM
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