tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post8754215360486983062..comments2024-03-29T08:55:28.072-06:00Comments on Hiawatha House: Alberta Provincial Election TodayRedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-489131212392920462012-04-28T11:15:34.198-06:002012-04-28T11:15:34.198-06:00Yes there's a tremendous amount of corruption,...Yes there's a tremendous amount of corruption, but we have to throw the corrupt bums out. You had a protester in India last year who made a strong statement on corruption . we need more brave men and women like that.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-38064488570297472202012-04-28T07:01:01.232-06:002012-04-28T07:01:01.232-06:00Politics and politicians have become very corrupt ...Politics and politicians have become very corrupt and it is a sad state :( :( May be we should just vote for the party we think best. Cheers, RubyRubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988802569095580501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-76910459159884497382012-04-26T20:50:53.892-06:002012-04-26T20:50:53.892-06:00I too try to stay out of politics. I do find I'...I too try to stay out of politics. I do find I'm interested but I have lost some good friends because of politics so I try to stay out of them except to vote.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.comTerry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-74880708180025664562012-04-25T20:12:15.813-06:002012-04-25T20:12:15.813-06:00I think we have to participate more in the organiz...I think we have to participate more in the organization of political parties. I think that all those who run for election not only need our vote but our support in forming what they do for us. The public yelling is a pain in the butt but to work with most of them is positive.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-49295097704633518882012-04-25T20:01:29.790-06:002012-04-25T20:01:29.790-06:00I was hoping for a change and I think it's com...I was hoping for a change and I think it's coming but not quite yet. I try and stay out of politics though except to cast my vote.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183448760614051130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-85260833321486774902012-04-25T09:19:14.821-06:002012-04-25T09:19:14.821-06:00With a number of parties we can sometimes get a mi...With a number of parties we can sometimes get a minority. Now minorities can work very well so they're not all bad. We have to ditch the anger and just get in there and hammer on the issues...the things we need.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-75293470673612941272012-04-25T08:34:00.005-06:002012-04-25T08:34:00.005-06:00Interesting that you have all those different part...Interesting that you have all those different parties. I try and stay out of politics..most of the time it just makes me angry:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-33583336093581335822012-04-24T21:15:39.070-06:002012-04-24T21:15:39.070-06:00For compulsive voters like us it's hard to und...For compulsive voters like us it's hard to understand why others should not vote. <br /> I was really worried about Wild Rose. However , having worked on elections a time or two, at the door it seems like people will support your candidate but when the election comes they vote PC. I think that's what happened here. They just voted like they always voted. <br /> The candidate who boo booed on gays and lesbians and the guy who commented on whites being superior didn't help WRP. Smith didn't help here self when she said climate science wasn't definite.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-21899221164670055792012-04-24T20:48:55.332-06:002012-04-24T20:48:55.332-06:00The ever-decreasing turnout at elections is really...The ever-decreasing turnout at elections is really getting to me. I wonder if people should be forced to vote, as in Australia? But I'm not sure that's the answer. I've travelled to countries where people have died for the right to vote. It appalls me that so many here take that right for granted.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-48012097077299444092012-04-24T20:46:58.756-06:002012-04-24T20:46:58.756-06:00I was pretty surprised that the Wild Rose party di...I was pretty surprised that the Wild Rose party didn't win, after all that polling hype! Surprised and relieved. Not that I'd ever vote Conservative!!! The people I vote for never seem to get elected either. :)Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-90801854637904763642012-04-24T16:42:49.931-06:002012-04-24T16:42:49.931-06:00Yes, we deserve what we get. I didn't work on ...Yes, we deserve what we get. I didn't work on a campaign this year. I don't have an excuse. Candidates need all the support they can have.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-68588389400147390472012-04-24T13:57:50.393-06:002012-04-24T13:57:50.393-06:00"If every poor bugger got out and voted, mayb..."If every poor bugger got out and voted, maybe things would be different??"<br />Sure it would. <br />The rich buggers run our political system with the tacit consent of the schmucks who can't be bothered to vote. This was our most hotly contested election in decades yet only half of Alberta's electorate turned out.<br />A very wise person once said that in a democracy the people get the government they deserve. Lazy people get lazy governments.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777665633318725372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-73959765377970224812012-04-24T12:52:34.035-06:002012-04-24T12:52:34.035-06:00You've riled me up on another topic. The high ...You've riled me up on another topic. The high income people have become absolutely obscene. I cannot believe that someone is worth $10000000 to run a company. Globalization is bring about changes that are extremely slanted. Enjoyed your comment.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-55359651239978911342012-04-24T09:49:19.318-06:002012-04-24T09:49:19.318-06:00You are absolutely right on "PEOPLE ISSUES FI...You are absolutely right on "PEOPLE ISSUES FIRST!!!!! . That means that the emphasis is on health, education, seniors, children. Also have a business tax schedule that has lower tax rate for small business and a higher tax rate for large business." Also, these days parties tend to bash each other rather than present their policies. Worse than that, parties try to promote wedge issues which enable them to get a majority easier. Sometimes parties misrepresent their policies or misrepresent other party's policies to the point of lying." Thanks Red - this about sums up politics. If all voters put their emphasis on "The People First", instead of listenting to the bull slinging, maybe us Poor people would be better off. There is no middle class anymore - You're either rich or poor. If every poor bugger got out and voted, maybe things would be different?? ThanksLilliStJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771499579700164919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-41710199489923002662012-04-24T08:13:08.889-06:002012-04-24T08:13:08.889-06:00Surprise , surprise! PC 61 ; WRP 17; Lib 4 ; NDP ...Surprise , surprise! PC 61 ; WRP 17; Lib 4 ; NDP 4. It was a big ssurprise as the WRP was expected to do much better.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-2092661038541458532012-04-24T08:09:28.401-06:002012-04-24T08:09:28.401-06:00Your right wing seems to get the press. They have ...Your right wing seems to get the press. They have some pretty scary ideas. (MY opinion) I have to believe that the people put the best people in even if they're not my candidate.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-54221267707771720792012-04-24T08:07:25.288-06:002012-04-24T08:07:25.288-06:00I know the feeling! We had five parties to chose f...I know the feeling! We had five parties to chose from so less chance to be with the winners.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-33893461452422741002012-04-24T05:35:48.632-06:002012-04-24T05:35:48.632-06:00Red I too am an avid NDP voter, I love what the pa...Red I too am an avid NDP voter, I love what the party stands for. Please keep us posted who wins this one k? I can only imagine it's going to be PC but ya never know.darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-76815789904430830132012-04-24T03:00:55.329-06:002012-04-24T03:00:55.329-06:00I wish I could believe that the people are right w...I wish I could believe that the people are right where our elections in the US are concerned. Unfortunately, people here tend to vote for the words rather than the man...not realizing that a lot of what is promised cannot be done. I hope your elections put the best people in office.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12373898253123133590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-79242989527824403242012-04-23T21:27:01.644-06:002012-04-23T21:27:01.644-06:00I know my vote counts, but it's usually on the...I know my vote counts, but it's usually on the losing side. But it is always there!!!Debbie Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15776210376953766561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-2940676478498186212012-04-23T20:19:04.321-06:002012-04-23T20:19:04.321-06:00I know what you mean by losing some interest. ther...I know what you mean by losing some interest. there are so many games played to win that they lose sight of what's best for people or that they even serve people.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-67945716428059833122012-04-23T20:17:57.174-06:002012-04-23T20:17:57.174-06:00I can accept the decision of the people. I may wan...I can accept the decision of the people. I may want another party but the people are right.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-42220008619185852862012-04-23T20:12:15.036-06:002012-04-23T20:12:15.036-06:00I hope the results of this election please you. Go...I hope the results of this election please you. Good luck.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688207620251526295.post-52242734508361098262012-04-23T19:12:48.841-06:002012-04-23T19:12:48.841-06:00I get less and less enthused with all the politics...I get less and less enthused with all the politics. I enjoyed the variety of parties that you have.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in it is nice to hear a new voice.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.com