Comments on: EDMONTON-STRATHCONA http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008 14 October 2008 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:41:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Gamesover http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-4798 Gamesover Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:16:30 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-4798 Way to go NDP! Nice to see that arrogant Jaffer lost, too bad his stuck up skanky girlfriend didn't bite the dust in Ontario. Way to go NDP! Nice to see that arrogant Jaffer lost, too bad his stuck up skanky girlfriend didn’t bite the dust in Ontario.

]]> By: jonny http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-4640 jonny Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:36:09 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-4640 Darcy, thank you for your comments. Hopefully as more of you generation die and fade away our country will become a better place. Darcy, thank you for your comments. Hopefully as more of you generation die and fade away our country will become a better place.

]]> By: Darcy Lindzon http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-4516 Darcy Lindzon Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:58:25 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-4516 I find it interesting that anyone would claim that a young person would 'choose' to vote conservative. The age old concept is that you are a liberal when you're young, and you grow up to be a conservative. However, times have changed, and I can say from personal experience that I was a conservative when I was young and as I get older I move farther and farther to the left. My theory is that conservative ideology is easier to explain. The ideas like cutting taxes to boost productivity and concepts like 'bootstrapism' and the evils of 'tax and spend' are easy to grasp. As I've become older and wiser I've realized that the world is a much more complex place. I've discovered how some tax cuts lead to greed, and 'bootstrapism' is cruel to the poor and the physically and mentally challenged and that 'tax and spend' is only a marketing slogan. I sorely hope that our electorate would read more, and would have and take the time to study the issues and how they are all interconnected. But alas I fear we are sliding into illiteracy and are becoming the mob. Yet despite all of this, I call myself an optimist. I find it interesting that anyone would claim that a young person would ‘choose’ to vote conservative. The age old concept is that you are a liberal when you’re young, and you grow up to be a conservative.

However, times have changed, and I can say from personal experience that I was a conservative when I was young and as I get older I move farther and farther to the left.

My theory is that conservative ideology is easier to explain. The ideas like cutting taxes to boost productivity and concepts like ‘bootstrapism’ and the evils of ‘tax and spend’ are easy to grasp.

As I’ve become older and wiser I’ve realized that the world is a much more complex place. I’ve discovered how some tax cuts lead to greed, and ‘bootstrapism’ is cruel to the poor and the physically and mentally challenged and that ‘tax and spend’ is only a marketing slogan.

I sorely hope that our electorate would read more, and would have and take the time to study the issues and how they are all interconnected. But alas I fear we are sliding into illiteracy and are becoming the mob.

Yet despite all of this, I call myself an optimist.

]]> By: Ali http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-4251 Ali Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:56:18 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-4251 Just to let you guys know. We are just getting a lot of moderate Liberals moving over to our camp. And we seeing a lot of enthusiasm for our campaigns especially on our college campuses where young people are choosing to vote Conservative. Go Rahim! inch Allah it should translate into a close win for Rahim. Just to let you guys know. We are just getting a lot of moderate Liberals moving over to our camp. And we seeing a lot of enthusiasm for our campaigns especially on our college campuses where young people are choosing to vote Conservative. Go Rahim! inch Allah it should translate into a close win for Rahim.

]]> By: Darcy Lindzon http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-4159 Darcy Lindzon Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:13:53 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-4159 This just came in from Linda's Facebook page: We're still looking for volunteers for the weekend and for Election Day! The numbers are VERY close in this race right now, and there is reason to believe that the election could be won or lost by only a few votes. If you have ANY time to spare, even if it's just an hour or two, please call the campaign at (780) 438-2663 and ask to speak to Rob or Nicole. Thank you so much! http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2251996350&ref=mf This just came in from Linda’s Facebook page:

We’re still looking for volunteers for the weekend and for Election Day! The numbers are VERY close in this race right now, and there is reason to believe that the election could be won or lost by only a few votes. If you have ANY time to spare, even if it’s just an hour or two, please call the campaign at (780) 438-2663 and ask to speak to Rob or Nicole. Thank you so much!

http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2251996350&ref=mf

]]> By: Martin Hamel (Non-Partisan) http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-3995 Martin Hamel (Non-Partisan) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:45:17 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-3995 God it would be refreshing to see an NDP seat in Alberta! The Conservatives are taking the whole province for granted, that would wake them up a little. God it would be refreshing to see an NDP seat in Alberta! The Conservatives are taking the whole province for granted, that would wake them up a little.

]]> By: Yihoneskou http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-3644 Yihoneskou Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:25:50 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-3644 Latest polls (http://www.voterpourlenvironnement.org/node/70): Cons: 19882 NDP: 18903 Liber: 10287 Green: 3380 Latest polls (http://www.voterpourlenvironnement.org/node/70):

Cons: 19882
NDP: 18903
Liber: 10287
Green: 3380

]]> By: Sedate Me http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-3565 Sedate Me Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:37:49 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-3565 Louise, I've spent enough time in Alberta to know that Alberta is a one party state. The lack of signs is simply reflective of a lack of debate and a lack of viable options. Why put up signs when everybody votes the same way? There's nobody left to convince and no need to convince them. It's in the bag. Signs are just a waste of money. Outside of Edmonton and a few parts of Calgary, there is rarely anything that remotely resembles a race. Louise,

I’ve spent enough time in Alberta to know that Alberta is a one party state. The lack of signs is simply reflective of a lack of debate and a lack of viable options. Why put up signs when everybody votes the same way? There’s nobody left to convince and no need to convince them. It’s in the bag. Signs are just a waste of money.

Outside of Edmonton and a few parts of Calgary, there is rarely anything that remotely resembles a race.

]]> By: Sam B. http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-3554 Sam B. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:02:59 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-3554 On another level. Did you hear one of Linda Duncan speeches? She's amazing, inspiring and sincere. That is the 3rd time I am watching a clip of one of her speeches and I got to say that I really hope she will win her riding and play an important role in the NDP caucus (gov or opposition,...). It seems to be a close race and I really hope the NDP will win this riding with such an inspiring and smart candidate. On another level. Did you hear one of Linda Duncan speeches? She’s amazing, inspiring and sincere.

That is the 3rd time I am watching a clip of one of her speeches and I got to say that I really hope she will win her riding and play an important role in the NDP caucus (gov or opposition,…).

It seems to be a close race and I really hope the NDP will win this riding with such an inspiring and smart candidate.

]]> By: Ian http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-2776 Ian Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:37:13 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-2776 Many apartment dwellers near the University are immigrants (temporary foreign workers), or international students. There's also a lot of apathy among renters. Many apartment dwellers near the University are immigrants (temporary foreign workers), or international students. There’s also a lot of apathy among renters.

]]> By: Louise http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-2486 Louise Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:39:24 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-2486 Like many people I like to play pollster by counting signs. But this is my first campaign in Edmonton, and I'm puzzled at the lack of signs in apartment windows. Is that not a custom here? I always had window signs when I lived in Ontario. I can see the convenience of having all the signs ourdoors and accessible to campaign volunteers who can quickly collect them for next time. But I guess that apartment-dwellers (whether by choice or by income) are more likely to vote NDP or Green than for the centre-right parties, so I think that sign-counting probably underestimates votes for the NDP and/or the Green candidates. Like many people I like to play pollster by counting signs. But this is my first campaign in Edmonton, and I’m puzzled at the lack of signs in apartment windows. Is that not a custom here? I always had window signs when I lived in Ontario. I can see the convenience of having all the signs ourdoors and accessible to campaign volunteers who can quickly collect them for next time. But I guess that apartment-dwellers (whether by choice or by income) are more likely to vote NDP or Green than for the centre-right parties, so I think that sign-counting probably underestimates votes for the NDP and/or the Green candidates.

]]> By: Darcy Lindzon http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-2444 Darcy Lindzon Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:17:00 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-2444 Take a peak at this discussion forum: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canadavotes/riding/258/ridingtalk.html Looks like many Liberals are choosing to support Linda. as for Robb's post... please post more... "Smart, thoughtful residents of Edmonton-Strathcona..." - have heard that argument before and they didn't buy it before and they won't buy it now. Take a peak at this discussion forum:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canadavotes/riding/258/ridingtalk.html

Looks like many Liberals are choosing to support Linda.

as for Robb’s post…
please post more…

“Smart, thoughtful residents of Edmonton-Strathcona…” – have heard that argument before and they didn’t buy it before and they won’t buy it now.

]]> By: Jennie Dailey-O'Cain (NDP) http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-2435 Jennie Dailey-O'Cain (NDP) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:37:35 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-2435 It fascinates me the way the Liberals are all attacking Linda instead of Jaffer and Harper. It shows where their real priorities lie in this riding--making sure their vote doesn't decrease even further than it has, steadily, <a href="http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/2008/09/edmonton-strathcona-a-snapshot/" rel="nofollow">over the past five elections</a>. It fascinates me the way the Liberals are all attacking Linda instead of Jaffer and Harper. It shows where their real priorities lie in this riding–making sure their vote doesn’t decrease even further than it has, steadily, over the past five elections.

]]> By: Robb Aishford http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-2310 Robb Aishford Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:09:42 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-2310 The last election (2006) where Ms. Duncan placed second was a mirage. For those in the NDP who think Linda can win this seat - frankly they are dreaming. The NDP will never form government not to mention be kept at third party status in the corner of the House. If voters want real progressive change and effective leadership for Edmonton-Strathcona they would vote Liberal. After all if you look at the results over the course of the previous elections... the NDP placed third to the Liberals. Ms. Duncan try as she might - cannot cut it. Smart, thoughtful residents of Edmonton-Strathcona should support Clauette Roy if they want real change. The last election (2006) where Ms. Duncan placed second was a mirage. For those in the NDP who think Linda can win this seat – frankly they are dreaming. The NDP will never form government not to mention be kept at third party status in the corner of the House. If voters want real progressive change and effective leadership for Edmonton-Strathcona they would vote Liberal. After all if you look at the results over the course of the previous elections… the NDP placed third to the Liberals. Ms. Duncan try as she might – cannot cut it. Smart, thoughtful residents of Edmonton-Strathcona should support Clauette Roy if they want real change.

]]> By: Darcy Lindzon http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-1473 Darcy Lindzon Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:34:40 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-1473 I wish I we're in Edmonton. I would volunteer for Linda's campaign. Linda would not only be a progressive voice for Strathcona but a progressive voice for Alberta. Out here on the East Coast we know that there are many great Albertans whose voices have been silenced. I wish I we’re in Edmonton. I would volunteer for Linda’s campaign. Linda would not only be a progressive voice for Strathcona but a progressive voice for Alberta. Out here on the East Coast we know that there are many great Albertans whose voices have been silenced.

]]> By: Abigail Becker http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/comment-page-1/#comment-241 Abigail Becker Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:20:07 +0000 http://www.democraticspace.com/canada2008/alberta/edmonton-strathcona/#comment-241 All progressive voters should unite behind Linda Duncan to prevent Rahim (I can be in 2 places at once) Jaffer. This was a fairly close race last election. With the return of a very strong candidate in Duncan and the hopeful realization by Liberal supporters that Duncan is the only chance of preventing Jaffer win we can finally have a progressive voice for Strathcona. All progressive voters should unite behind Linda Duncan to prevent Rahim (I can be in 2 places at once) Jaffer. This was a fairly close race last election. With the return of a very strong candidate in Duncan and the hopeful realization by Liberal supporters that Duncan is the only chance of preventing Jaffer win we can finally have a progressive voice for Strathcona.

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