OT: Voter "Exit Poll"

[Yzma and Kronk]

Oh that Harper is a SCARY man!

Someone actually compared his photo to Kalra Homolka's and they have many similar facial size and shapes... like the eyes and the forehead... ever since I saw that, looking at him on TV or on the newspaper gives me the irks, I see her.

OMG

I try not to get confrontational on these boards, but when someone posts something as stupid and totally inappropriate as this they have to be called on it.

So, you are saying that our new Prime Minister is comparable to Karla Homolka.........that he can be compared to a cold blooded killer????

You're entitled to your opinion BUT some things are just beyond the ridiculous.

 

[KatieKateKate]

OMG

I try not to get confrontational on these boards, but when someone posts something as stupid and totally inappropriate as this they have to be called on it.

So, you are saying that our new Prime Minister is comparable to Karla Homolka.........that he can be compared to a cold blooded killer????

You're entitled to your opinion BUT some things are just beyond the ridiculous.

WOW! You have taken me totally out of context!

I said he looks like her, not he's a cold-blooded killer!

There was a reason I haven't visited these boards since at least August and it's because people here like to blow things WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY out of proportion!

Farewell again!

 

[CharlesTD]

I voted for the Harris government in Ontario and was very happy with the job he did for us contrary to some folks. I am neither rich nor pennyless broke and I came out of that just fine.

 

[jinglesmountjoy]

I realize that voting records are public domain. However, a number of times in the past we have heard through the media mp state that they would not support the same-sex marriage bill for example, because it went against their beliefs. I have yet to be asked by my mp how I feel about it.

That's why it's your duty to call your MP and let him/her know your opinion. Have all your friends do the same. The problem is, not enough of us (myself included) voice our opinions. We expect our MP to just 'know' what we want. If they get enough calls pushing for something, they would be stupid to not listen because they know you'll find out how they voted.

My mom is great at this. She calls at lets them know exactly what she expects and she has had a lot of positive action taken. Sure, not on everything...but at least on some.

Most importantly...YOUR vote is how you tell your MP what you thought of theirs. Make sure you call their campaign office and let them know of your vote and why.

 

[declansdad]

That's why it's your duty to call your MP and let him/her know your opinion. Have all your friends do the same. The problem is, not enough of us (myself included) voice our opinions. We expect our MP to just 'know' what we want. If they get enough calls pushing for something, they would be stupid to not listen because they know you'll find out how they voted.

My mom is great at this. She calls at lets them know exactly what she expects and she has had a lot of positive action taken. Sure, not on everything...but at least on some.

Most importantly...YOUR vote is how you tell your MP what you thought of theirs. Make sure you call their campaign office and let them know of your vote and why.

I get what you're saying but what I'm saying is that many mp's don't work that way.

If you listen to them many have stated that they will vote based on their own belief not of those who elected them. The only way free votes would truly work would be to have mp's poll the people in their riding.

 

[jinglesmountjoy]

Oh that Harper is a SCARY man!

Someone actually compared his photo to Kalra Homolka's and they have many similar facial size and shapes... like the eyes and the forehead... ever since I saw that, looking at him on TV or on the newspaper gives me the irks, I see her.

Regardless, I'm more of a socialist so I could never vote that way. I think the feminist movement in the country (who has been dormant as thay've been lulled into security by our lovely Liberals) will finally have a reason to resurge and reignite and we'll have Harper to thank for that as we march towards parliament on whatever right of ours he will try to abolish.

I find it very interesting that someone can "win" an election with 64% of the country NOT voting for you... However, by a slim margin, the Conservative did get the % of the popular vote, but only by a couple percentage points...

Jack Layton looks like my uncle Horace who thinks women should stay home, cook and have babies. I guess I should be scared of Mr. Layton.

I would love to hear your rationalization regarding Harper's plan to abolish women's rights. When, in his entire career, has he EVER even hinted at being anti-feminist. It would be a shame to think that points like these form the basis of your voting decision...

Regarding voting percentages...the jury is still out on that and let me say, I think this will be a HUGE issue. Non-citizens receiving voter registration cards, an American U of T student walks into a poll and is given a ballot to vote...this smells BAD! I'm not saying that the Liberals had anything to do with this but, they are certainly the party that would have the most to gain. As we all know, new Canadians, landed immigrants...etc overwhelmingly support the Liberal party...that is not speculation, that is fact. It's similar to the way Bush messed with the voting system in the US to ensure that certain groups that are known to favour Republican governments voted while groups known to favour Democratic governments were not able to vote for one reason or another. I don't know all the facts surrounding that so I can't give much detail but I do remember it was a BIG issue. If anyone knows more, I'd love to hear it or get a link.

 

[jinglesmountjoy]

I get what you're saying but what I'm saying is that many mp's don't work that way.

If you listen to them many have stated that they will vote based on their own belief not of those who elected them. The only way free votes would truly work would be to have mp's poll the people in their riding.

I couldn't agree more. I think the problem is logistically. For an MP to 'poll' his constituants everytime there is a vote would be time consuming and costly. I was actually thinking about this earlier today and to keep it fair an ensure that each of us only vote once, it would require something as 'organized' as a federal or provincial election.$$$$$$$

We need more citizens to start petitions when we are faced with a free vote and bring it to your MP. If time is limited (no time to start a petition), at least call. In the end, if he/she votes against your wishes...place your vote accordingly and make sure to let him/her know of your planned vote and why.

Great issue though!!

 

[Yzma and Kronk]

WOW! You have taken me totally out of context!

I said he looks like her, not he's a cold-blooded killer!

There was a reason I haven't visited these boards since at least August and it's because people here like to blow things WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY out of proportion!

Farewell again!

I didn't mean to scare you away.........but that's the thing with the written word. You gotta be careful what you type!

So, then what exactly was your point in bringing up your comparison????

(it's wasn't at all funny BTW)

 

[declansdad]

Great issue though!!

Totally agree. It's about time for a political debate on here.