why did the results in both germany and canada both fall short of expectations? do conservatives outside of the u.s. poll better than they run?
They are not reliable.
The NDP has made gains in BC because the Conservatives put their big efforts into vote rich Ontario and Quebec.
BC has very few ridings but IMO the Conservatives took the province for granted.
The Liberals were no threat there but the NDP has a strong base of extreme left wingers, with many expat Americans and Euros.
There is good money in Canada and Europe in being an anti-American American.
Just ask Michael Moore.
Fahrenheit 911 was produced by Lions Gate Studio in North Vancouver.