CitizenVectron Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Lol omg can you imagine: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AbsolutSurgen Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Will the outlier be correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 So basically, the only thing that changes will probably be that Trudeau handed the PPC the 5% they need to be in debates next cycle and further propagate their nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 If my polling station is an indicator, today will be a disaster. They had a fraction of the normal voting stations, and the people manning the polls looked like they were sleepwalking. And WTF people -- you're putting an "X" in a box. Why does that take you 3 minutes in the booth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 39 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said: If my polling station is an indicator, today will be a disaster. They had a fraction of the normal voting stations, and the people manning the polls looked like they were sleepwalking. And WTF people -- you're putting an "X" in a box. Why does that take you 3 minutes in the booth? Conversely, I took my niece this morning to her polling station...which is apparently the largest in Canadian history: It was literally a Costco-sized polling station...since it was inside the old Costco. It was massive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakoo Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, BloodyHell said: So basically, the only thing that changes will probably be that Trudeau handed the PPC the 5% they need to be in debates next cycle and further propagate their nonsense. PPC is tapping into Vaccine hate but by the time the next election rolls around it probably won't be a big enough issue and they will loose much of their support back into the CPC. So even their rise will be short term. The only change will be 2-3 parties might ditch their leaders by the next election (Greens, CPC & maybe another). But other than that, yep not much else will have really changed but the NDP might get a bit more legitimacy on shaping policy if they can gain more seats and become the #3 party (ahead of BQ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakoo Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 48 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said: If my polling station is an indicator, today will be a disaster. They had a fraction of the normal voting stations, and the people manning the polls looked like they were sleepwalking. And WTF people -- you're putting an "X" in a box. Why does that take you 3 minutes in the booth? My condo is a polling station, they sent out a letter a week ago asking if anybody would like to work election day (I would have considered it if not for my current situation, pregnant wife). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 While the national polls are relative consistent between pollsters, the regional detail seems to be meaningfully different. Even a small variance in Ontario could have a large change between CPC/LPC split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said: While the national polls are relative consistent between pollsters, the regional detail seems to be meaningfully different. Even a small variance in Ontario could have a large change between CPC/LPC split. Either EKOS is off, or they are showing the swing at the end just to a greater extent. The swing seems to be real (reflect by Mainstreet and Abacus in Ontario, as well), but the question is how much. In Nova Scotia, Mainstreet caught the start of the swing, but then the swing was even larger (in key ridings) than thought. So it could be that...but I'm guessing EKOS is an outlier. I'm expecting an LPC margin of 7-8 in Ontario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Went out with my dogs and my mom to vote at a local Holiday Inn this morning. Seem like they were steady but I was pretty quick with no more then 5-7min to get in to register and wait to vote. I went Liberal, but would of gone NDP. My sister in Hamilton had both the Conservatives and NDP out knocking on her door this morning looking for votes. Sister said no to both, but told the NDP guy she was voting to keep the lesser evil in power. She said the guy just nodded his head and said “I understand” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jwheel86 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 When can I start shit posting on my cousin's facebook? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 In the elections no one wanted, Canada is tilting towards the status quo | David Moscrop | The Guardian WWW.THEGUARDIAN.COM From the climate crisis to housing, the main parties’ policies adhere strictly to the liberal, free-market script, says political commentator David Moscrop Quote Whatever happens, Canadians will welcome the end of the election no one wanted. Over the past few weeks, everyone has become a bit more cynical, tired and frustrated. Perhaps hopeless. Expect low turnout and another election within 18 months as the voting will continue until morale improves. Hehehehehehehehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakoo Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Me and the wife voted today around 1pm. We're spoiled rotten because the polling location is inside our building and when we showed up there wasn't anybody else in line. There was a bit of a line after coming back from a walk afterwards but still was only 4/5 people. I don't expect any surprises for my riding since it's Chrystia Freeland seat (Minister of Finance). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 As an American, I scoff at your "long" Canadian voting queues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pickle Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: As an American, I scoff at your "long" Canadian voting queues I drove by mine just now and their were like 30 ppl lined up so naturally I said to hell with that. I’ll vote at 9pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakoo Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Those lineups have nothing on a standard day at the DMV in the states. The lineups do suck but I think they're being a bit over blown. Even in one thread the guy pretty much goes back to 1 location he saw long lines at and says they're now empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 19 minutes ago, Captain Pickle said: I drove by mine just now and their were like 30 ppl lined up so naturally I said to hell with that. I’ll vote at 9pm Don't most polls close at 7:30pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 12 minutes ago, chakoo said: Those lineups have nothing on a standard day at the DMV in the states. The lineups do suck but I think they're being a bit over blown. Even in one thread the guy pretty much goes back to 1 location he saw long lines at and says they're now empty. Yeah, one of the long lines posted earlier today (that went viral on twitter) had a play-by-play from the guy who just showed up (and took the photos). He said 30 minutes later he had already voted and was on his way home. It was long by Canadian standards (and 2-3x as long because of physical distancing), but continued to move and he said everyone was pleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakoo Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: Don't most polls close at 7:30pm? Voting hours across Canada – Elections Canada WWW.ELECTIONS.CA Voting Hours Across Canada for the 2021 Election Eastern Time 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakoo Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Someone is setting the bar pretty low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pickle Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 59 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: Don't most polls close at 7:30pm? Mine is open to 9:30. Doesn’t matter though, wife was adamant we go now. Forgot our voting cards so skipped the line for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 You guys are DEFINITELY going to have another election in a year and a half, if not sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: You guys are DEFINITELY going to have another election in a year and a half, if not sooner. Someone put out a decent column a few weeks ago to the effect of "Wait...we should have an election every year, if it gets the government to pass good stuff right before calling the next one." It was in response to the Liberals signing all those $10/day childcare agreements before the campaign began. I don't agree with a perpetual campaign, but there is certainly something to be said about trying to curry favour with voters by improving social programs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualhunter Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Walked in with one person ahead of me but got called over to a desk right away and from there sent to another desk with no one in line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 First results in -- Liberals have 85% of vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Just now, AbsolutSurgen said: First results in -- Liberals have 85% of vote That must be a single riding on Prince Edward Island. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: That must be a single riding on Prince Edward Island. Single polling station actually in Newfoundland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said: Single polling station actually in Newfoundland. Close enough/same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 This is a good independent guy to follow for tonight's election. He runs thewrit.ca and does poll tracking for CBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvEcB_3s6vA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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