olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) So much for the Conservatives saying Canadians are drifting to the right on views, thank you sun news ha ha My link http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Features/Talker/2012/03/09/19483596.html How do you feel about the death penalty for dangerous offenders? Favourable 49 % Unfavourable 37 % No Answer 14 % How do you feel about showcasing the monarchy in Canada? Unfavourable 49 % Favourable 29 % No Answer 22 % How do you feel about the legal right to abortion? Favourable 70 % Unfavourable 17 % No Answer 13 % How do you feel about the purchase of F-35 fighter planes? Unfavourable 46 % Favourable 29 % No Answer 25 % How do you feel about abolishing the long gun registry? Unfavourable 43 % Favourable 40 % No Answer 16 % http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2012/03/09/19483526.html My link Do you feel Canada is going in the right direction? 50 % - Doing poorly & change is needed 37 % - Doing well & going in the right direction 12 % - I don't know 02 % - Prefer not to answer How is Canada doing compared to 10 years ago? 49 % - Worse 29 % - As well 15 % - Better 07 % - No answer What is your view on Increasing military presence in the Arctic? 47 % - Favourable 28 % - Unfavourable 25 % - Don't know / No answer What is your view on increasing military spending in Canada? 48 % - Unfavourable 33 % - Favourable 20 % - Don't know / No answer What is your view on cutting 10 % of current federal government spending? 67 % - Favourable 17 % - Unfavourable 16 % - Don't know/ No answer Do you feel your province gets its fair share within the Canadian federation? 46 % - No, the province doesn't get its fair share 37 % - Yes, the province gets its fair share 17 % - I don't know 01 % - Prefer not to answer Which province / region do you feel gets MORE than its fair share within the Canadian federation? 29 % - Quebec 15 % - Ontario 09 % - Alberta 08 % - Western Canada 07 % - Eastern Canada 04 % - Atlantic Provinces 01 % - B.C 01 % - Northern Canada 01 % - Nfld. Edited March 12, 2012 by olpfan1 Quote
TimG Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 So much for the Conservatives saying Canadians are drifting to the right on viewsThe "right" is many things. It looks like the fiscal conservatives have a strong majority. While Canadians can't agree on most issues [clip] the majority said they want a 10% cut in federal spending. Even Alberta (68%) and Quebec (74%) were largely eye-to-eye on that. Quote
olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 The "right" is many things. It looks like the fiscal conservatives have a strong majority. Yes, but don't forget Canadians were all for deep cuts during the 90's as well when the Liberals had to cut down the deficit ..so that is just fiscal, nothing to do with right or left Quote
g_bambino Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 Nothing to do with right or left Kind of like the monarchy. Quote
olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 Kind of like the monarchy. I think it's just mostly Quebec that is against the monarchy Quote
g_bambino Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) I think it's just mostly Quebec that is against the monarchy The majority of Canadians who view the institution unfavourably are concentrated in Quebec. However, since the subject transcends the political left-right spectrum, it doesn't belong in a poll that tries to gague whether or not the population's views have shifted right. [ed.: sp] Edited March 12, 2012 by g_bambino Quote
olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 The majority of Canadians who view the institution unfavourably are concentrated in Quebec. However, since the subject transcends the political left-right spectrum, it doesn't belong in a poll that tries to gague whether or not the population's views have shifted right. [ed.: sp] It's sun media's poll, they've been claiming the country was shifting to the right since the last election Quote
g_bambino Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 It's sun media's poll... I know. [T]hey've been claiming the country was shifting to the right since the last election I thought they've always been claiming the majority of the country is right-leaning. Quote
olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 I know. I thought they've always been claiming the majority of the country is right-leaning. Oh probably, notice how they didn't include a question about funding CBC? LOL Quote
olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 Why do you think the Liberals have become increasingly ineffective, being relegated from majority, to minority status, then official opposition, and now, of no consequence at all? They have ceased to be the 'centrist' party, and have really focused on policies more to the left. Problem is, this real-estate is already taken. The Conservatives have paid attention to this, and have largely moved more to the center to fill the gap, which has made them more popular. Actually the Liberals are still seen as the voice of the opposition, that is because Turmel is weak and the NDP have a lot of rookies but the LPC's voice is still highly respected Quote
Jack Weber Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 Yes, but don't forget Canadians were all for deep cuts during the 90's as well when the Liberals had to cut down the deficit ..so that is just fiscal, nothing to do with right or left Erm....Neo-liberal economic types generally line up on the right of the political spectrum... Regardless of political identifiers... Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 Just last week a few conservatives on here were claiming Canadians wanted to change the abortion laws How do you feel about the legal right to abortion? Favourable 70 % Unfavourable 17 % No Answer 13 % This should shut them up Quote
olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 Erm....Neo-liberal economic types generally line up on the right of the political spectrum... Regardless of political identifiers... It was just Canadians wanting to do the right thing to get the economic house in order Quote
Jack Weber Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 It was just Canadians wanting to do the right thing to get the economic house in order Right... But the whole economic blueprint of that time came from a Finance Minister who would definately line up on the right of things,economically speaking... Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 The LPC's voice is highly respected within the Liberal party and people who enjoy opposition rhetoric, but no substance. This is another reason the Libs imploded during the last election; they ran on nothing but opposition to any idea that wasn't theirs. People wanted substance, so they looked to the Conservatives. What was it the Conservatives ran on other than Ignatieff "he's not coming back for you" attack ads, the economy right? they better fix their f*** ups then, they created this mess Quote
olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 Right... But the whole economic blueprint of that time came from a Finance Minister who would definately line up on the right of things,economically speaking... I believe most Canadians are right fiscally to the left socially Quote
g_bambino Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 The position of the people have largely remained unchanged. That's what I figure. There might be a minor shift one way or the other, but mostly Canadians stay relatively close to the centre. Quote
Jerry J. Fortin Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 I believe most Canadians are right fiscally to the left socially I find myself agreeing with you.. Quote
Shady Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 Just last week a few conservatives on here were claiming Canadians wanted to change the abortion laws How do you feel about the legal right to abortion? Favourable 70 % Unfavourable 17 % No Answer 13 % This should shut them up Actually, it won't shut anybody up. The majority of Canadians can be favourable of a legal right to abortion, but still unfavourable to abbhorent practices like late term abortions. The two aren't the same. In fact, there have been polls that have shown that the majority of Canadians favour some type of regulations regarding abortion, particularly to late term terminations. So no, it doesn't shut anyone up. Quote
olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 Actually, it won't shut anybody up. The majority of Canadians can be favourable of a legal right to abortion, but still unfavourable to abbhorent practices like late term abortions. The two aren't the same. In fact, there have been polls that have shown that the majority of Canadians favour some type of regulations regarding abortion, particularly to late term terminations. So no, it doesn't shut anyone up. pretty sure "legal right" means its all legal Quote
Shady Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 pretty sure "legal right" means its all legal How so? That's the thing about polls. It's all how you ask the question, and how the person answering interprets it. No, legal right doesn't mean it's all legal. Because like I said. There have been several polls, from Angus/Reid and Ipsos showing that the majority of Canadians believe in the legal right to abortion, but also believe that regulation is needed for circumstances involving late term abortions. Quote
olpfan1 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Posted March 12, 2012 How so? That's the thing about polls. It's all how you ask the question, and how the person answering interprets it. No, legal right doesn't mean it's all legal. Because like I said. There have been several polls, from Angus/Reid and Ipsos showing that the majority of Canadians believe in the legal right to abortion, but also believe that regulation is needed for circumstances involving late term abortions. legal right means its your right to legally have an abortion..no restrictions otherwise it wouldn't have been worded that way, therefore I disagree with you Quote
Shady Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 legal right means its your right to legally have an abortion..no restrictions Complete nonsense. It doesn't mean that at all. Perhaps to you. Keeping a practice legal doesn't mean it's immune to any sort of regulation. Free speech is a right too, but we have regulations concerning that in certain situations. Quote
PIK Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 Conservative 2011 Policy Platform The “Here for Canada” plan focuses on five key priorities: * Creating jobs through training, trade and low taxes. * Supporting families through our Family Tax Cut and more support for seniors and caregivers. * Eliminating the deficit by 2014-2015 by controlling spending and cutting waste. * Making our streets safe through new laws to protect children and the elderly. * Standing on guard for Canada by investing in the development of Canada’s North, cracking down on human smuggling and strengthening the Canadian Armed Forces. And coming thru on promises. The libs better start looking at that. Making promises and actually trying to come thru on them. Having some good policies will help, but just trying to get in the back door,does not work anymore, the libs need to realize the people are not stupid. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Moonlight Graham Posted March 13, 2012 Report Posted March 13, 2012 The "right" is many things. It looks like the fiscal conservatives have a strong majority. Where are these fiscal conservatives you speak of? Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
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