Posted on 01/23/2006 8:03:44 AM PST by GreenLanternCorps
If JimRob, etc. approve this is the Live Thread for the Canadian General Election, on January 23rd, 2005.
We have a while to go before the returns start coming in, but I thought the thread needed to get up and running.
Martin just announced that he will not lead the Liberals through another election!
John Kerry-Take note. Concession can be done the night of an election rather then petulantly denying a victory party for the winner.
Congratulations to Canadians.
The trend seems to be moving in your favor in these elections. It's not the blowout you wanted, but the trend matters. And you've beat the Libs. May take a few more elections, but keep in this direction and a Majority government won't be out of question.
I HOPE SAN FRANCISCO!!! I live here! And so do other freepers!!!
I'm ecstatically HAPPY for Canadians right now!!!!!!
I count 21 outstanding seats:
Quebec (6)
Ontario (6)
Manitoba (1)
British Columbia (6)
Territories (2)
The Liberals picked up a seat in Manitoba due to a spat between the NDP and a former NDP candidate - both were running.
Martin just announced that he's stepping down as leader- good riddance.
Martin out!!!
It's a good start. It could have been better but it could have been far worse. Eighteen months ago, the polls told us it would be a CPC minority but it ended up to be the nightmare Liberal minority again. We'll take this win tonight and work for a majority next time.
Thanks and congratulations to all fellow FReeper friends who prayed for a victory night and worked towards it. WE DID IT!!!
I tell ya my understanding of Canadas politics is like snorkling in mud.
We get no news coverage here of your daily concerns.
We get a few words on paper from time to time.
Forgive my ignorance
Aye
As one of our US Generals would say," Dont be stuck on stupid". Then again..stupid is as stupid does.....Lets face it...there are morons galore everywhere...liberals have that majority for sure.
Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Mr. Martin!
Hey they're just building their voting bloc /s
Wow...so if the Cons even pick up a handful of the ones left, they could hit 130 or more?
Like he had a choice...
Here's wishing good fortune to the Canadian conservatives!
Now let's get on to the main event:
PRIME MINISTER-ELECT HARPER!
" Martin stepping down (will not lead party into next election)"
My best Dave Chapelle impression,
" IN YOUR FACE LEFT WINGERS...YEAH..HOW U LIKE THAT...
IT BURNS DON`T IT !?..... IT REALLY HURTS.....
IN YOUR FACE "
Hey, I understand. I have to explain the intricacies of Canadian civics to my American friends all the time. I just assumed you were being facetious with the "weenie" remark!
And not to forget that Micheal Moore will be having another depression :)
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