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[firehawk12]

To say I'm disappointed in tonight's result would be an understatement, but I guess I can take solace in the fact that Harper is both done as PM and as leader of the CPC.

But yeah, I'm never voting in a Federal election ever again.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

To say I'm disappointed in tonight's result would be an understatement, but I guess I can take solace in the fact that Harper is both done as PM and as leader of the CPC.

But yeah, I'm never voting in a Federal election ever again.

He ruled for 10 years. Enjoy change once in a while. ♡

 

[Earthstrike]

Does this guy have any political chops or is he just a famous son? Serious question.

It may seem to be the latter initially, but the fact that he took the party from a position of being behind to coming out in number one by a signifcant margin seems to indicate he does have political ability.

 

[KHarvey16]

To say I'm disappointed in tonight's result would be an understatement, but I guess I can take solace in the fact that Harper is both done as PM and as leader of the CPC.

But yeah, I'm never voting in a Federal election ever again.

Why would disappointment cause you to NOT vote? That's, like, completely backward.

 

[firehawk12]

He ruled for 10 years. Enjoy change once in a while. ♡

They way I feel right now is the way Bernie Sanders supporters will feel when he concedes to Hillary in a few months. lol

Why would disappointment cause you to NOT vote? That's, like, completely backward.

Because the party I want to vote for is completely irrelevant now.

 

[Sheroking]

Alberta is not all blue. There is two red spots in Calgary and one in Edmonton.

My riding (Strathcona-Edmonton) voted NDP (and so did I).

Just happy to see Harper gone.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Yeah I just read about that Nixon quote. Insane.

What's the Nixon Quote?

 

[KHarvey16]

Because the party I want to vote for is completely irrelevant now.

And you want them to stay that way?

 

[valeo]

Tony Abbott gone. Harper gone. Things are looking up, Aus/CanadaGAF

 

[Sch1sm]

This hurts. Goddammit, Tom.

Did you cry, Windam? Did you cry when our (/your new) riding went red.

You know.

Like it does every election.

-----

I'm okay with this.

 

[EvilMario]

Thank fuck. Please keep all your promises now that you have a huge majority.

 

[Sheroking]

What's the Nixon Quote?

When Justin Trudeau was a small child, Nixon went to Canada and toasted him as "the future Canadian prime minister".

 

[Zombie James]

Hey, world, we're back to normal now. We can be friends again.

 

[Deleted member 284]

When Justin Trudeau was a small child, Nixon went to Canada and toasted him as "the future Canadian prime minister".

Yeah this. Justin was four months old.

 

[Divvy]

I think the NDP needs to learn to stop pivoting to the centre. The Ontario NDP did the same thing last election to similar results. They should have committed towards a deficit too. I think Canadians are so used to hearing politicians claiming that they'll balance the budget, that to hear someone say something different really look them by surprise. As it wasn't the usual empty promise statement, it made the Liberals seem like they did have a real economic plan.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

When Justin Trudeau was a small child, Nixon went to Canada and toasted him as "the future Canadian prime minister".

Well I'll be. Nixon did something right.

 

[firehawk12]

And you want them to stay that way?

They had their one chance and they blew it. It will literally never happen again in my life time, so yeah, there's no point in voting anymore.

 

[MrPhiliasfrog]

To say I'm disappointed in tonight's result would be an understatement, but I guess I can take solace in the fact that Harper is both done as PM and as leader of the CPC.

But yeah, I'm never voting in a Federal election ever again.

Voting is essential. Don't let the results of tonight prevent you from voting in the next Federal election.

Anyway, glad that Harper is gone with the Conservatives.

 

[RaySpencer]

Not really...

Harper and Obama did not get along at all.

Nah, Harper would fit right in with the Republicans.

Yeah, you guys are right, Harper is super terrible, and Obama is pretty rad.

No, Harper Blue Tories are as conservative as American neocons, you're thinking of Red Tories, and Blue Tories make up most of Harper's conservatives.

I don't see Democrats in the US resorting to dog whistle racism and turning the country into a fascist police state.

This is probably what I was thinking.

 

[Sch1sm]

Gonna just leave this here:

 

[Kazerei]

I think it'd be in Justin's best interest to remind everyone he never could even attempt to surpass his Dad's swag and then just say he's getting on to business

I mean really...

So I'm reading the Wikipedia article on Trudeaumania and

Trudeaumania was the nickname given in early 1968 to the excitement generated by Pierre Trudeau's entry into the leadership race of the Liberal Party of Canada. Trudeaumania continued during the subsequent federal election campaign and during Trudeau's early years as Prime Minister of Canada.

Many young people in Canada at this time, especially young women, were influenced by the 1960s counterculture and identified with Trudeau, an energetic nonconformist who was relatively young. They were dazzled by his "charm and good looks", and a large fan base was established throughout the country.

Hellloooooooooo.....

 

[Tabris]

This is a win for the world honestly. This is a blow to the global neocon movement!

Canada is about to re-emerge as a world leader on the environment and peace.

I couldn't be more proud to be a Canadian then right now. I WELCOME BACK THE CANADA I LOVE!!

 

[shintoki]

Bravo Canada

 

[CorporateClown]

My riding (Strathcona-Edmonton) voted NDP (and so did I).

Just happy to see Harper gone.

Me too bro. Strathcona representing the orange!

 

[black_13]

I guess he was ready after all.

Fuck those ads honestly. I'm so glad he won. Harper was so desperate to win he was willing to stoop to new lows. Disgusting how much public money he spent on those ads.

 

[Coolluck]

O Canada...

 

[Peterthumpa]

I'm still learning about Canadian politics, and I'm probably arriving at Vancouver next January as a transfer employee.

Should I expect better policies for immigration / citizenship? What's Trudeau take on it?

 

[danm999]

This is a win for the world honestly. This is a blow to the global neocon movement!

Canada is about to re-emerge as a world leader on the environment and peace.

I couldn't be more proud to be a Canadian then right now. I WELCOME BACK THE CANADA I LOVE!!

Hopefully politicians in Australia who don't want to do anything on climate change will no longer be able to say "Canada tho...."

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

What's the Nixon Quote?

"I'd like to toast the future prime minister of Canada: to Justin Pierre Trudeau", Richard Nixon said in April 1972.

 

[bonesmccoy]

Justin may not have the brains, ability or accomplishments of Pierre, but I am pretty certain he has a better body.

*swwwwwwwwwwwoooon*

I'm still learning about Canadian politics, and I'm probably arriving at Vancouver next January as a transfer employee.

Should I expect better policies for immigration / citizenship? What's Trudeau take on it?

Honestly? Probably the same, or very similar, to what it is now. Where are you moving from?

 

[firehawk12]

Voting is essential. Don't let the results of tonight prevent you from voting in the next Federal election.

Anyway, glad that Harper is gone with the Conservatives.

When you know your vote doesn't matter, what's the point though? I'm better off using my ballot as kindling to light a cigar. lol

 

[CreeperBlocks]

I can't believe Trudeau actually in his 40s.

THAT Youth.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

That's one attractive Prime Minister

 

[anaron]

To say I'm disappointed in tonight's result would be an understatement, but I guess I can take solace in the fact that Harper is both done as PM and as leader of the CPC.

But yeah, I'm never voting in a Federal election ever again.

lol what the fuck?

 

[RE_Player]

"I'd like to toast the future prime minister of Canada: to Justin Pierre Trudeau", Richard Nixon said in April 1972.

Didn't Nixon also call Pierre Trudeau an asshole in the watergate tapes?

 

[Sheroking]

When you know your vote doesn't matter, what's the point though? I'm better off using my ballot as kindling to light a cigar. lol

The NDP lost the seats they did because the essential narrative of this election was "stop Harper", and the Liberals had a much better lean on ensuring that.

Things would be a bit better for the NDP if that weren't the case.

 

[Rocky85]

Im glad liberals won, I feel that the ad placement during the jays games helped the most...

 

[zedge]

Disappointed there was still so much blue in Calgary. After the provincial election I figured we would see more change federally but I guess not. Two ridings may go liberal, mine could have been close, more voted Liberal and NDP than CONS.. bah. I did my part, (Liberal)

Very happy Justin is our new PM, hopefully the Liberals use their power for good.

 

[firehawk12]

The NDP lost the seats they did because the essential narrative of this election was "stop Harper", and the Liberals had a much better lean on ensuring that.

Things would be a bit better for the NDP if that weren't the case.

Yes, and for a while the NDP were set up as the viable choice to stop Harper. Then they decided to try to pander to Quebec and just failed on all accounts. They even came out against the TPP as a last desperate move to try to keep unions on board with them as the election closed. They went from mid 30s in polling numbers to 18 on election night.

I'm sure political science students will be studying this as one of the biggest blunders in Canadian electoral history.

 

[kess]

Japan awaits me...

Yo, I wouldn't be proud of the Japanese government...

 

[Sheroking]

Yes, and for a while the NDP were set up as the viable choice to stop Harper. Then they decided to try to pander to Quebec and just failed on all accounts. They even came out against the TPP as a last desperate move to try to keep unions on board with them as the election closed. They went from mid 30s in polling numbers to 18 on election night.

I'm sure political science students will be studying this as one of the biggest blunders in Canadian electoral history.

Possibly, I just don't see the NDP as politically irrelevant or this election as a return to the days of only two viable parties.

Even with those blunders, if the narrative of this election were different they would have had a lot more votes and probably at least a dozen more seats.

 

[krae_man]

I now demand a picture of Justin Trudeau holding a kitten.

 

[Extra Sauce]

It's a better-than-American type of Liberal.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Let's not forget the reason the LPC was ousted the last time.

(rampant corruption)

 

[AAK]

They had their one chance and they blew it. It will literally never happen again in my life time, so yeah, there's no point in voting anymore.

How do you know this?

 

[firehawk12]

Possibly, I just don't see the NDP as politically irrelevant or this election as a return to the days of only two viable parties.

Even with those blunders, if the narrative of this election were different they would have had a lot more votes and probably at least a dozen more seats.

The NDP couldn't even hold their seats in Quebec to force a Liberal minority. They bled everywhere and had absolutely no base. They even lost their biggest seats in Toronto, not to mention almost every single star politician in the caucus. To say it was a bloodletting is an understatement.

How do you know this?

Because the natural opposition to the Liberals is the CPC, and by either 2019 or 2024, the CPC will be a viable alternative to the Liberals again.

 

[AuthenticM]

We can wake up now: September has finally ended.

 

[Shaneus]

I know someone asked on the last page, but I have to clarify (as an Australian), "Liberal" means left(ish) wing over there, yes? Because over here, you vote Liberal you get this dipshit:

If I'm right, then congratulations Canada! So jelly.

 

[firehawk12]

Our Liberal is your Labour.
Our Conservatives (Tory) is your Liberal/Coalition.

But more specifically, our Liberal is your right-wing part of Labour. Our NDP is like the Bill Shorten side of Labour.

 

[bobeth]

I know someone asked on the last page, but I have to clarify (as an Australian), "Liberal" means left(ish) wing over there, yes? Because over here, you vote Liberal you get this dipshit:

If I'm right, then congratulations Canada! So jelly.

Yes, just a tad to the left..

 

[Brawndo Addict]

I feel guilty for not being more up-to-date with Canadian politics. I know more about British politics than Canada yet they live right next door.