Am so happy that the world did not end. I wish the Liberals or NDP had just one more seat. Ah well, the Bloc is probably as far left as the NDP for social programs anyway.
What I really can't believe is that the voter turnout was lower than last time. People are crazy! What are they telling themselves? "Well, the polls have two parties statistically tied, but I won't vote because it wouldn't make a difference." I call for remedial math classes for the whole damn country.
In other news, my friend is now married. The shower and wedding went really well, but I am now sleep deprived because of all the partying. I should have gone to bed early last night to recuperate, but there was that pesky election.
We knocked 'em deader!
Willow ,'Lies My Parents Told Me'
Atlantic Canadian Monday Madness
[NAFDA] We used to get Buffy the day before everyone else, now we get Angel a week after everyone else. And Firefly every Monday!
Ouise - Jun 29, 2004 6:02:38 am PDT #6389 of 6793
Socks are a running theme throughout the series. They are used as symbols of freedom, redemption and love.
Sue - Jun 29, 2004 6:06:23 am PDT #6390 of 6793
hip deep in pie
What was the voter turnout, 'Ouise?
JohnSweden - Jun 29, 2004 6:11:07 am PDT #6391 of 6793
I can't even.
Not Ouise, but I heard the turnout was 60.4%, down from 61.x% last time.
Ouise - Jun 29, 2004 6:17:49 am PDT #6392 of 6793
Socks are a running theme throughout the series. They are used as symbols of freedom, redemption and love.
Not OuiseSo you claim ...
Jon B. - Jun 29, 2004 6:34:38 am PDT #6393 of 6793
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
60% in the US would be tremendous turnout.
Sue - Jun 29, 2004 6:59:05 am PDT #6394 of 6793
hip deep in pie
Until the last two elections it's traditionally been between 70-80%.
In people under 25 it's about 25%.
Ouise - Jun 29, 2004 7:08:36 am PDT #6395 of 6793
Socks are a running theme throughout the series. They are used as symbols of freedom, redemption and love.
In people under 25 it's about 25%.Because they SUCK. Damn kids. t waves cane
Megan E. - Jun 29, 2004 7:18:45 am PDT #6396 of 6793
Ah well, the Bloc is probably as far left as the NDP for social programs anyway.
This is the strangeness of the Bloc - no one really knows what their stand it. It was founded by disenchanged PC members, let by Lucien Bouchard but the current leader seems to be much more social democratic.
Sue - Jun 29, 2004 7:24:57 am PDT #6397 of 6793
hip deep in pie
It's interesting that in his speech last night, Gilles Duceppe made a point of thanking and praising Bernard Landry, and Jacques Parizeau, while they really downplayed their sovreignist platform through much of the election. Also, Stephen Harper had some line in his speech about how "the West wil be heard." Sure, you're a national party.
Hey megan! how're the folks?
brenda m - Jun 29, 2004 7:36:22 am PDT #6398 of 6793
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Not Ouise, but I heard the turnout was 60.4%, down from 61.x% last time.
I did hear it was actually up in Ontario, or in the Toronto area anyway.
This is the strangeness of the Bloc - no one really knows what their stand it. It was founded by disenchanged PC members, let by Lucien Bouchard but the current leader seems to be much more social democratic.
Yeah, but the Quebec PC was always more left leaning than the Federal. I think the default in Quebec skews more social dem than in many parts of the country.