Joan Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 (edited) x Edited September 13, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 This opens the door to the possibility of a Christmas election.Can't they make the campaign longer than the 30-some day minimum though? The earliest it could be with opposition days is near Xmas right, but can't they extend the length of the campaign when the election is called?I don't want an Xmas election. I would love to vote, but not during the holidays. Low turnout will probably mean a minority with a weak weak mandate.AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I can't see a Christmas election happening just because it would piss off way too many people. If this happens I hope the Liberals get back in with a landslide.And if it comes in February I still hope the Liberals kick ass.The public already voted with knowledge of the sponsorship deal last election. Stephen Harper needs to face the realization that few people want to see him in power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I have no problem with a Christmas election.Bring it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 the conservatives have got to have their fingers crossed in hopes of a long campaign.. it's their only hope.. that and getting rid of harper the quack. maybe i'm old school but i hope those lying cheating scumbags of liberalism don't get a majority government. gomery or no gomery, paul martin's a crook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeps Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Election day should be a holiday regardless don't you think?Larger than average turnout would result I'm sure.Deeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blane Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Christmas would be fine for the Libs IMO, all the Con voters will be in Florida and Acapaulco on holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I hope election day is January 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Furnaceface said it best: "Still nobody to vote for."AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Furnaceface said it best: "Still nobody to vote for."In which song? I think I've got more of ff's catalog, but don't recall a song with that lyric.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 It was a single, released only as a single called 'Nobody to vote for.'If I can find it (if I still have it) I'll email it to you sometime soon. Good election anthem.AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 hehe.. found the lyrics onlineA-one, and a-two, and a-here we go again--E-L-E-C-T-I-O-Nand I'm thinking, "Great! Maybe now something will change."but surprise, surprise, all the candidates are the sameWell, I've been holding my breath and I've been hoping for the bestbut now I'll have to close my eyes when I make my X'cause I don't see the point 'cause there's not one there to seeand if there is a difference could you point it out to me?Will it always be a choice between the devil or his twin?Anyway you slice it, it's never us that winsand if there was a difference, it's long been sucked awayand the proof is in the ballot--a very sad displayA hand is shook, a promise sold, a smile in place, a story toldA day is named, a door is closed, a mask exchanged, no scam exposedCHORUS:and we've been screaming for years, but it falls on deaf earsWhy is it all we ever get is short-sighted power-hungry jerks?I'm not totally against the system, I just want it to workSlight of hand of the political practiceOne turns the screws while the other distracts usTry and spot the difference--no difference thereThe doctor is sick and nobody caresPromises, promises, rarely keptCream of the crap of the ineptTry and spot the difference--no difference thereThe doctor is sick and nobody caresCHORUS:and we've been screaming for years, but it falls on deaf earsWhy is it all we ever get is narrow-minded egocentric jerks?I'm not totally against the system, I just want it, I just want it, I just want it to work["Government!"]and there's still nobody to vote forNobody to vote forStill nobody to vote forand there's still nobody to vote forWe're paying for the sceptre like we paid for the crownThe price keeps going up while the qualities go downYou're talking like I'm crazy when I say the system's flawedHow can you say there's not a problem when you see who's at the top?A hand is shook, a promise sold, a smile in place, a story told,a day is named, a door is closed, a mask exchanged, no scam exposedCHORUS:And we've been screaming for years, but it falls on deaf earsWhy is it all we ever get is self-serving elitist jerks?I'm not totally against the system, I just want it, I just want it, I just want it to work["Government!"]and there's still nobody to vote forNobody to vote forStill nobody to vote forand there's still nobody to vote forVote forNobody to vote forStill nobody to vote forand there's still nobody to vote for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Man, just re-reading those lyrics, they got my feelings bang-on. Cream of the crap of the inept, indeed.I miss those guys.AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I thought slowburn said it best:"Whatever comes and goes,Whatever I suppose...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I think Rusty also said something... It's so groovy when I'm dead? Quick, more 90s Canadian band quotes!! Mystery Machine anyone? ahhhhh Today I hate everyone!! Smoke... and ashes... Anna is a speed freak!! And there's noooooo way of knowwwing...OK.. back to Jack Layton talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I remember FF debuting that song on the Ralph Benmergui show on CBC on the eve of the 93 election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 haha he said Benmurgiad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 As the Ganharvas said "My friend, don't just sit there and ruminate, with your navel to comtemplate. It's a beautiful day outside. Time's passing you by." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I'm glad someone caught on to that....Gandharvas were such a good band... Raised by Swans is one of the guys' new projects, can't remember if it's Jago or Howden... just checked... it's Howden.back to the topic... I don't think Eric Howden would support the government either... yeah. that's it.AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 That was just for you (and your hijack) AD. I'm pretty sure I opened for Rusty one time. Maybe they were still called One Free Fall at the time? And I recorded at the 13 Engines drummer's studio in Kingston. Yes, I'm pretty sure they were all anti-establishment guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ge-off Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 cigarette dangles, i wanna ride that big wavecigarette dangles, open up the bomb bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I know there's been alot of talkMaybe I'm wrong and maybe I'm not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_rawk Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 The next opposition days are Nov. 15 (CPC), Nov. 17 (BQ), and Nov. 24 (NDP). I'm guessing that none of the parties are going to put forward a non-confidence motion on their own ... there is a money bill (spending estimates) on Dec. 8, so I'd guess that if it happens, that's the day it happens.So, (Dec. 8 + 36 days + however many days to the first non-holiday Monday) = earliest day of possible election in that scenario. But it's pretty early to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyak Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 (edited) aw geez the memories of 90 canadian rock. I saw rusty a few times.. I met the guys once and complained a little about the price of the show.. he told me I shoudl have stayed home and spent the money on weed. He wasn;t mad at me for complaining, it was liek 15 bucks, I think he understood that 15 bucks is a lot for a 16 year old kid to pay to see them, not to mention haveing to use a fake id to get in.I also saw slowburn live, scratching post, the superfriendz, hayden, been a while since I've listened to that stuff. Edited November 7, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 ....I need a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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