Wyndstryker
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I think we're slowly becoming the last bastion of sanity in the developed world
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Canadian PoliGAF - 42nd Parliament: Sunny Ways in Trudeaupia
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I think we're slowly becoming the last bastion of sanity in the developed world
As a Canadian I sincerely hope Trudeau fights Donald Trump to the last gasp over serious political issues.
Yep. Or that the world comes together and stands against him.
OH MY GOD. I'm frightened for US-Canadian trade now.
This too.
I think we're slowly becoming the last bastion of sanity in the developed world
And yet Rob Ford was elected mayor of Toronto.
The PQ and the CPC both dipped their toes into dog whistle territory in recent campaigns, and didn't get much to show for it (and, of course, in the case of the CPC, they were the incumbent party).
They never went that far though. And PQ is basically a non issue. You only have to yell referendum and voters run away.
Yes, because the results were unpromising. Immigrant communities in the 905 are vital to forming the government.They never went that far though.
Evening Musuko
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So guys, I lean NDP but I'm ok with a Liberal majority. Who should I vote in my riding in 2019?
killer rin
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Are we one of the last western countries that hasn't embraced fear and hate?
I'm seriously feeling sick right now
It really is fascinating. ISIS has won, they did what no other terror organization could achieve before. Actually effecting the west to the point of electing a maniac
chrisPjelly
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When can we expect our own wall to be built?
I was seriously thinking of taking up job offers/opportunities in New York or New Jersey by February, but now I'm gonna put all that on hold.
Gonna keep my ass firmly in the GTA/Canada; I wouldn't feel safe being in the US during a Trump presidency, specifically because I'm Muslim.
What a disaster this night has become.
Gonna keep my ass firmly in the GTA/Canada; I wouldn't feel safe being in the US during a Trump presidency, specifically because I'm Muslim.
What a disaster this night has become.
elvisaintdead
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Well, this is gross.
http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/calgary/sandra-jansen-donna-kennedy-glans-drop-out-1.3842548
Sandra Jansen and Donna Kennedy-Glans drop out of Alberta PC leadership race
The only two women vying for the leadership of Alberta's PC Party have both dropped out of the race.
Sandra Jansen and Donna Kennedy-Glans socially progressive voices within the party both gave notice on Tuesday that they were withdrawing.
Jansen cited intimidation and harassment for her decision.
"This past weekend in Red Deer has left me quite shaken. As you know, I have been a member of the PCAA [Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta] since 1985. I have volunteered for several leadership campaigns, constituency races, party president contests and more than a few general elections," she said in a news release.
"In all of that time, I have never before experienced harassment like that which occurred up to and including this past weekend in Red Deer."
In the release she said she has been harassed online and her social media feeds have been "filled with filth." The final straw in Red Deer was when "insults were scrawled on my nomination forms."
"Volunteers from another campaign chased me up and down the hall, attacking me for protecting women's reproductive rights, and my team was jeered for supporting children's rights to a safe school environment."
http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/calgary/sandra-jansen-donna-kennedy-glans-drop-out-1.3842548
Buba Big Guns
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Holy shit...can there not be a time where both US and Canada governments are progressive. This would be a masssssive massive blow to things like climate change policy.
.Detective.
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Some credit should be going to Putin as well.It really is fascinating. ISIS has won, they did what no other terror organization could achieve before. Actually effecting the west to the point of electing a maniac
He's funded Trump and the Far-Right movement throughout Europe; he's carving up the West and no one is seemingly able to stop him.
Well, if nothing else, when Trump drives America into the ditch, that should serve as a warning.But who knows how long that will last.
killer rin
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OK friends. What's the game plan now. Our governments are missaligned again. And this time it's worse.
Well, for starters TrudeauMetre can tick off another promise as Broken... because Ain't in no way Trudeau getting along with Trump and the Republicans
Well, for starters TrudeauMetre can tick off another promise as Broken... because Ain't in no way Trudeau getting along with Trump and the Republicans
I don't think anyone will get along with the new admin. I work for a federal agency and we were dumbfounded that he even got the nomination. i think there will be a lot of pissed of people tomorrow...
OK friends. What's the game plan now. Our governments are missaligned again. And this time it's worse.
Develop nukes before Trump is sworn in. We probably have the tools in place to do it fast enough.
I don't even know if I'm joking or not
It's back up, but slow.
.Detective.
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tfw Canada is the only Western country that hasn't become an alt-right shithole.
Only member of the Unhated Nations General Council
FUCK YEAH
Feeling super thankful right now, especially as the rest of the world has seemingly lost its collective minds. Really does seem like we're the refuge for progress. But who knows how long that will last.
Not gonna lie, I'm worried that the next federal election will end in a PC majority.
Alright, how fucked are we?
Pretty fucked, if Trump goes full protectionist.
Alternatively, American money might start to flow northward because of the economic situation.
We need PR. I'm having nightmares of a fascist running and winning here too.
let us sane southerners migrate to your wonderful country and we can help you prevent that from happening
Eh, thus far Trump's protectionist rantings are mostly around starting trade wars with China and Mexico. It'll be bumpy, of course.Alright, how fucked are we?
Though once Trump destroys the US economy, we might end up looking like a much better investment by comparison.
I propose a thread renaming: "Canadian PoliGAF - 42nd Parliament: Only Western country that's not an alt-right shithole."tfw Canada is the only Western country that hasn't become an alt-right shithole.
IndoAssassin
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Well I guess I can look forward to a coal power plant being built in Sumas and getting Delhi like air quality.
America you fucked us all.
America you fucked us all.
Eh, thus far Trump's protectionist rantings are mostly around starting trade wars with China and Mexico. It'll be bumpy, of course.
Though once Trump destroys the US economy, we might end up looking like a much better investment by comparison.
I propose a thread renaming: "Canadian PoliGAF - 42nd Parliament: Only Western country that's not an alt-right shithole."
Considering that Canada is part of NAFTA we'll feel the pain as well. If he rips it up (which he is in his right to do) then expect higher prices on everything. We need to get CETA ratified, it's our only safety net from this cluster fuck.
Well, you don't have to worry there. Contrary to right wing memes about a War on Coal, the reason coal power is shutting down isn't the EPA, it's because cheap shale gas has made them totally economically unnecessary. Nobody will be looking to build new coal plants.Well I guess I can look forward to a coal power plant being built in Sumas and getting Delhi like air quality.
killer rin
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You know, its a good thing we got that EU Trade Deal signed. At Least we have the #2 economy of the world to run to now when the USA collapses
Can I back this proposal up?
Went down againIt's back up, but slow.
I propose a thread renaming: "Canadian PoliGAF - 42nd Parliament: Only Western country that's not an alt-right shithole."
Can I back this proposal up?
Wyndstryker
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You know, its a good thing we got that EU Trade Deal signed. At Least we have the #2 economy of the world to run to now when the USA collapses
Possible we dodged a bullet by signing that.
killer rin
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Possible we dodged a bullet by signing that.
We just have to push them to ratify it ASAP. Then maybe we can quickly run out and get that proposed Commonwealth one signed with the UK, NZ and Austrailia. That'll make up the difference and put us back in a net positive on our economical trade agreements
So how badly is Trump going to fuck up our economy?
You can start with NAFTA. That supply chain that took years to establish? If he decides to rip it up than tarrifs go back up and the cost of goods goes up.
I don't know how these agreements are made but NAFTA would be useless without the US. A free trade deal with Mexico alone is not going to cut it. Again, CETA may temper that shock long term, but short term you will see markets fall as its doing right now.
I'm off to bed. This is over.
hydragonwarrior
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As a Canadian whose so deeply involved in US Politics, it just fucking hurts to see them go down like this. Let's hope, at best, Trump is just another dumb Harper.
But he's gonna leave a lot of permanent damage in the US. No more ACA, same-sex marriage, and a republican SCOTUS for decades.
But he's gonna leave a lot of permanent damage in the US. No more ACA, same-sex marriage, and a republican SCOTUS for decades.
As a Canadian whose so deeply involved in US Politics, it just fucking hurts to see them go down like this. Let's hope, at best, Trump is just another dumb Harper.
But he's gonna leave a lot of permanent damage in the US. No more ACA, same-sex marriage, and a republican SCOTUS for decades.
With Nuclear Codes! He is commander and Chief of the most powerful military in the world in history.
What happens to NATO now? Are Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia fucked?
I was to young to pay real attention, but how were the Bush years for us, as a country?
Shaky as we didn't join them in their Iraq war. It was cordial but this is on a different level. Trump is president. That opens up pandora's box of fuckary for the world.
Fine. But Bush was pro-free trade, not really comparable to Trump.I was to young to pay real attention, but how were the Bush years for us, as a country?
IndoAssassin
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Well, you don't have to worry there. Contrary to right wing memes about a War on Coal, the reason coal power is shutting down isn't the EPA, it's because cheap shale gas has made them totally economically unnecessary. Nobody will be looking to build new coal plants.
Ok so I'll get China level Air Quality instead.
Trump will have a huge influence on Canada. Hopefully Canadians will resist a right wing surge in the next election.
It all depends on who wins the conservative leadership race.
Evening Musuko
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As a Canadian whose so deeply involved in US Politics, it just fucking hurts to see them go down like this. Let's hope, at best, Trump is just another dumb Harper.
But he's gonna leave a lot of permanent damage in the US. No more ACA, same-sex marriage, and a republican SCOTUS for decades.
Outsider's (American) perspective: Harper was a bad hombre, but the dude didn't turn the Tories into an outwardly racist party. Trump's influence, even if he loses, will be felt for a very long time. He legitimized his views as electable.
Trump will have a huge influence on Canada. Hopefully Canadians will resist a right wing surge in the next election.
This is why we electoral reform right away... no fucking waiting
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