Evening Star Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) This is the definition you were referring to, RNG (from dictionary.com)?: favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, especially as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties. As I said, that could describe right-wing ideas but only if you assume that maximum individual freedom is provided by the free market. Edited April 23, 2011 by Evening Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punked Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 It would be absolutely insane if Layton won a majority next election. It's completely inconceivable right now. In fact, unlike the rest of the NDP supporters here, I don't think the additional support is going to amount to much on election night. Some more seats, sure. I don't think he's storming through the Maritimes, as some suggested, and I don't think he's going to take all that many in Quebec. We'll see how many people vote this time around and what happens May 2. If nothing else, this sure has been an exciting campaign. We got 9 days left and Leger is saying he is at 40% in Montreal compared to the Liberals 13%. Storming or not that is a shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 We got 9 days left and Leger is saying he is at 40% in Montreal compared to the Liberals 13%. Storming or not that is a shift. Make no mistake, I'm excited. I really do hope it translates, but I'm also realistic. Do you honestly think Justin Trudeau will lose his seat? I would be shocked. It's this reality that makes me question the polling numbers. People need to actually vote for their NDP candidates. Decided voters only make up about 50% of the people polled. That other 50% is a big wild card. However, I'm hoping that all this hype for Layton and the NDP translates into the undecided going, "you know what... maybe it is time for this kind of change." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punked Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) Make no mistake, I'm excited. I really do hope it translates, but I'm also realistic. Do you honestly think Justin Trudeau will lose his seat? I would be shocked. It's this reality that makes me question the polling numbers. People need to actually vote for their NDP candidates. Decided voters only make up about 50% of the people polled. That other 50% is a big wild card. However, I'm hoping that all this hype for Layton and the NDP translates into the undecided going, "you know what... maybe it is time for this kind of change." We will find out tomorrow their is a rally in a huge theater. This is what I love about this campaign they are testing their numbers all the time. If the numbers are wrong and no one shows up the NDP comes falling down, but they know their numbers are there. As for Trudeau I always think he is going to lose his seat. He isn't a very good MP. Edited April 23, 2011 by punked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Make no mistake, I'm excited. I really do hope it translates, but I'm also realistic. Do you honestly think Justin Trudeau will lose his seat? I would be shocked. It's this reality that makes me question the polling numbers. People need to actually vote for their NDP candidates. Decided voters only make up about 50% of the people polled. That other 50% is a big wild card. However, I'm hoping that all this hype for Layton and the NDP translates into the undecided going, "you know what... maybe it is time for this kind of change." I know of at least 25 votes myself who have said they're ready to give the NDP a shot now after watching their lifestyles diminish greatly under Harper's watch.Jack cares about the working man unlike Harper who has done nothing to help keep jobs here in Canada. Look no further than his complete capitulation to the U.S. on the soft wood lumber issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Huge crowd for NDP/NPD Layton/Mulcair Rally in Gilles Duceppe's Riding in Montreal Live blogging by CBC http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/inside-politics-blog/2011/04/campaign-2011-ticker---special-weekend-edition.html She's a hoot! Dear @GillesDuceppe I'm in your riding. But with another man. #elxn41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) You can watch it here as well: http://www.ndp.ca/jack-layton-live The band if you can believe it, that's playing is called "Tracteur Jack" from Gatineau. Edited April 23, 2011 by Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nittanylionstorm07 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Trudeau is the only Liberal I have winning a seat in Quebec... the NDP are about to take it to them and the Bloc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Some of those Conservative seats around Quebec City appear to be in trouble as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nittanylionstorm07 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Some of those Conservative seats around Quebec City appear to be in trouble as well. Oh yeah the Tories are about as wiped out in QC as the Libs... not as bad as the Libs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) Harper is in full blown panic mode - imagine having to go all the way up to Vancourer Island North today to try and save Duncan's seat. I wonder if Harper is bringing his buddy Carson with him - I hear Carson & Duncan are good buddies. All this when Harper should be working Ontario. The Conservatives must be in deep do do in BC. Edited April 23, 2011 by Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 It's undeniably true that the NDP are the only party capable of forming a majority. Unfortunately, that majority will be a conservative one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 This is quite the rally Jack is taking on Harper - he is going for the prime minister's job. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Rosemary Barton of the CBC: Ok. I'll admit. I've never seen an NDP rally like this. Not in 08. Not this time...until today. #elxn41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) Layton scrum about to start - what an amazin' contrast from bubble boy Harper. August must be crying in his beer today. Edited April 23, 2011 by Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Layton: If the Liberals are complaining about our platform - why did they copy most of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIK Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 It is people like this WWWTT that why the NDP will never get the big seat. Do yoU think you do them any favours with these kinds of rants. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadBrother Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 It is people like this WWWTT that why the NDP will never get the big seat. Do yoU think you do them any favours with these kinds of rants. LOL The Tories have their Shady's and Mr Canadas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) Layton has a chance for the brass ring. Layton hails 'winds of change' in QuebecUnder attack from rivals, NDP leader says he's 'ready to be' PM NDP Leader Jack Layton hailed the "winds of change" sweeping across Quebec, as polls suggest his party's support is climbing in the province. "My friends something's going on in Quebec. There's the winds of change that you can feel along the St. Lawrence River," Layton told an enthusiastic crowd of about 1,200 people at a rally in Laurier-Sainte-Marie, currently held by Bloc Québecois Leader Gilles Duceppe. Speaking in front of a backdrop of a giant orange fleur-de-lis, Layton pledged to bring a "breath of fresh air" to Canadian politics and that change is necessary "because things are broken in Ottawa." Layton added that he is ready to lead the country. "I am ready to be your prime minister and I fully understand what this means," he said.http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadavotes2011/story/2011/04/23/cv-elec... Edited April 23, 2011 by Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWTT Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 The Tories have their Shady's and Mr Canadas. Oh God please no not those two! WWWTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNG Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Oh God please no not those two! WWWTT What's wrong, you can't stand intelligence and rationality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Canada Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 What's wrong, you can't stand intelligence and rationality? This guy doesn't let reality get in the way of his opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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