| Who's following the Election?
Posted: 10/14/2008 7:55:52 AM | "Just got back from voting..."
I did a quick double-take on your sentence, sassy, and almost thought I saw "Just got back from vomiting".
I knew it wasn't going to be a pretty election, but...that bad? Hehe | |
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| Who's following the Election?
Posted: 10/14/2008 8:20:47 AM | "Jake" is Jack...sorry...that was a total typo! (insert embarassy face here!)
Mommy - I find it odd that your definition of marriage is solely based on the penis to vagina ratio. Last time I checked a marriage - a true , healthy partnership of 2 people had more to do about the commitment each felt to the other, the willingness (need?) to separate themselves from the rest of the pack and declare their bonds between each other as sacred, special and important to them.
WHY do you care how many of one sort of genitals are involved? I could describe a marriage between Pat and Chris and you'd probably be all OK with it until you found out they has the same reproductive bits.
If you could explain to me exactly WHY it has to be ONE vagina and ONE penis together in a marriage...then I'll listen. I think that with all the single parents out there we can all agree that procreation /maintenance of the population doesn't require marriage. At this point in our evolution as a people I think that marriage is a somewhat archaic institution - what it was once used for is no longer an issue. (the keepings of land/title and the passing on of these things by way of procreation).
I am GUTTED that I can't vote today. I haven't lived in Calgary long enough and have been out of my riding in Vancouver for too long. It sickens me that my voice can not be heard in this election. I am going to go down to my polling station and try...even if it means LYING about how long I've lived in this city. I am still a tax paying fully contributing member of the Canadian society - regardless of where I happen to live. I shouldn't be punished with silence just because I moved 3 days before the election was called! | |
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| Who's following the Election?
Posted: 10/14/2008 9:34:13 AM | "I am GUTTED that I can't vote today. I haven't lived in Calgary long enough "
Haha, I've been in Calgary six weeks and they let me vote.... I had my voter card and all | |
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| Who's following the Election?
Posted: 10/14/2008 10:15:42 AM | | ok, dumb question here, but does anyone know where to find your polling station? I've not received the voter card thingy and have no idea where my polling station is? | |
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| Who's following the Election?
Posted: 10/14/2008 10:34:20 AM | www.elections.ca. The site allows you to search by postal code, candidate or map. You can also call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868.
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| Who's following the Election?
Posted: 10/14/2008 10:40:32 AM | Thanks darlin'
Will be heading out right after work I think, depending on where I have to go. May have to go home and grab kiddo, I'm sure he's gonna be right thrilled to go to a polling station with me! | |
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| Who's following the Election?
Posted: 10/14/2008 10:58:24 AM |
EVERY STINKIN year I've had to register. WTF, can't they keep track of me?!
I guess thats politics for ya.
That's bureaucracy for ya... | |
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| Who's following the Election?
Posted: 10/14/2008 11:03:25 AM |
May have to go home and grab kiddo, I'm sure he's gonna be right thrilled to go to a polling station with me!
I had to bring my daughter last year, she was 8, and she was very interested in the whole thing.
Yup, get 'em when they're young, nothing like being part of a psyeudo democracy.
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Posted: 10/14/2008 1:29:09 PM | | In response to #96-I think a lot of people are unhappy with Dion as leader of the Liberals and this will affect the way they vote,even if they like the Liberal candidate in their riding.Just cannot see him being leader for long. | |
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Posted: 10/14/2008 3:25:32 PM | Reports are coming in that the voter turnouts are down more than usual .
Hey folks get out and Vote .No matter who you vote for ; at least have your voice heard.
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Posted: 10/14/2008 3:30:16 PM | hmmm...it is also our democratic right to choose not to vote....when you watch what is always going on & what the candidates say about each other...and when they get in & their agenda changes daily.....who the heck knows what to do some times.....but, I agree, if you dont vote, you dont have a right to complain....but, I think it is up to each individual to choose what is best for them & their family....sometimes being silent speaks louder than words..... | |
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Posted: 10/14/2008 3:41:16 PM | | they may not hear it, but some of the big wigs dont follow through on their promises either...sometimes there is no clear winner....and unfortunately the majority lose.... | |
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Posted: 10/14/2008 3:49:46 PM | Just got back from voting and I am a little concerned that the only thing the Returning Officer wantsto know if you have picture ID with your address on it.
How about confirming:
A) You are a Canadian Citizen
B) That you are old enough to vote
C) That you are registered to vote in the riding you are voting in
D) That you can confirm your ID with picture and address
Don't mean to be rude, but I do know one person who is not a Canadian Citizen and is voting. | |
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Posted: 10/14/2008 3:56:06 PM | Silence demonstrates that you are happy being a sheep and following whatever happens to turn up. Even if you show up and write "none of the above" to despoil you ballot, it speaks. Not showing up means you could care less about the country, what happens to it and apathy for whoever is effected, including yourself. You simply become a leaf blowing in the wind, wherever the wind may take it.
As for voting without proper ID, report it to the press. As well, report illegal voters to the press. The government couldn't care less unless they are forced to be brought to task on the matter. One voter illegally voting is not going to have much sway by themself. But if there are multiple accounts of it, then it does begin to matter in a potentially illegal win and definitely an illegally managed election. | |
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| Who's following the Election?
Posted: 10/14/2008 4:24:56 PM | I just got back from my polling station.
It was quite busy, but went smoothly.
I did debate spoiling my ballot, but in the end did cast a vote.
NEVER would I choose to NOT vote, and be part of "silence".
I am not a sheep. | |
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Posted: 10/14/2008 5:57:11 PM | My name had been struck from the voters list. My wife was still there, just not myself.
So I got in line, re-registered and was only asked for a drivers license. Once I had my sheet in my hand, I thanked her loudly for not having to provide proof of residence for the legal length of time, proof of citizenship, nothing. I thanked her loudly for disregarding the law and the rules of registration. I thanked her loudly for the illegal registration for the right to vote.
Then I went and cast my ballot. | |
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| Who's following the Election?
Posted: 10/14/2008 6:22:00 PM | "Even if you show up and write "none of the above" to despoil you ballot, it speaks."
No it doesn't the vote is tossed out. I'll find out tomorrow(if I remember to) and provide a cite if you wish. I don't recall non-votes being tallied.
"NEVER would I choose to NOT vote, and be part of "silence". I am not a sheep."
Admittedly some don't vote because of laziness but many choose not to choose. Non-voters may look at you as a sheep...choosing their shepherd, so to speak.
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Posted: 10/14/2008 7:34:19 PM | lol.....now people are calling others who choose to make a purposeful choice sheep.....how democratic! to each their own....some of us do march to the beat of a different drummer, and choose the right thing for us. Spoiling a ballot is just that...and it is not counted either, and it may be looked at as if the person that does this is a dumb person and dosent know how to vote either. It is a hard thing, imagine if a large majority actually took a stand & chose not to vote (kind of like the right to strike) ....because of the candidates lack of honesty & respect for the voters....there are always different reasons for why people choose what they do. Too bad people like to feel superior by judging & labelling others who are simply exerting their freedom of choice & will. This is the joy of living in a so called free democratic society. Everyone is free to make their own choices, and speak their minds. Doesnt necessarily mean that one is right or wrong, just look at the idea differently. It is not always as simple as not choosing. It is looking at the whole, and if you have no candidates or parties that stand for what you believe in....you are making a conscious choice. And sometimes there are bigger things happening in someones world personally, that make the choice necessary.The results that are rolling in have been interesting to watch. Isnt that why they say that a few things shouldnt be discussed in large groups, politics & religion, because of the  it can produce...lol...have fun watching the fall out of this election..... | |
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Posted: 10/14/2008 7:59:53 PM | My only experience was as a worker in an Ontario provincial election. We were required to keep track of the spoiled ballots there. The count of spoiled ballots was considered to be a sign of being in disagreement for all choices. I do not recall for sure whether that was only by we who were counting or if it was a thing considered by the province as well.
If the majority of the people chose not to vote, you'd simply end up with a result like our last provincial elections. The party that won by a landslide majority won it with what..... less than 25% of the actual potential voters support? And then there was a lot of stunned newspaper reactions, population reactions and glee in the stunned winning party.
Silence means exactly what it sounds like. Listen to the silence. You hear absolutely nothing. To think otherwise is to delude yourself.
Ms. Mermaid wrote "It is looking at the whole, and if you have no candidates or parties that stand for what you believe in....you are making a conscious choice. "
True. and you make a concious choice to sit back and let whatever happens happen, no permission to ever utter a complaint or have any input to what is going on outside your door, in your country or what is having an effect on your very household. | |
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Posted: 10/14/2008 8:15:36 PM |
it is also our democratic right to choose not to vote...
It's your democratic responsibility to vote. Yes, you can choose not to vote but you are opting out of the democratic process which is a shame. There are so many people in the world that don't have the right to vote and participate in the process of who runs their country. It's our responsibility to take part, even if we are faced with the prospect of having to vote against someone rather than for someone.
I hope that those who choose not to vote are aware of the example they are setting for the next generation of voters. I was a volunteer at the polls tonight and was pleased to see how many younger people were voting for the first time. It's important to take part. | |
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Posted: 10/14/2008 8:27:16 PM | | everyone has their opinions....and all should be allowed to express them....funny how people get all up in arms when it comes to politics....I would like to see how perfect the people that choose to judge others are....in their real lives...and what they do in their everyday life to make a difference to those around them....jmho....responsiblities are all relative...to each individuals life. Just because some choose not to vote, it is incorrect to assume that they do not have a voice in what is happening - it might mean that you have to actively make a difference in your own world and do more than vote, you actually have to get involved in different ways in your home & community to make a real impact, I believe actions speak louder than words , and most of the politicians would be wise to follow this. If someone just goes and votes once every few years, but never does anything in their life to make a difference in their life or that of those around them - what is the point. If one looks at all possible choices, and cannot find one that agrees with their values & beliefs, but works every day at making a difference in their world, thus the larger world around them - doesnt this make a bigger impact sometimes, as in a better role model for the younger generation. It is important to do what is right for you, and not follow like sheep, but it is equally important to stand up for what you believe in, in every area of your life...some responsiblities have a much bigger effect on those around you at different times. And no one can understand if they havent walked a mile in that persons shoes. I love living in Canada, and could not imagine in any other country. Because I can choose what to do for my family & I. Yes, others wont always agree or they may even choose to judge you, but, to each their own. I choose not to judge or complain, rather get involved in small ways that impact those around me. Following my values & beliefs, that dont always match a political agenda, or lack of one.This is my right & responsibility in my life. | |
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