Decision 2010: Calgary Municipal Election - Page 38

DizzyEdge · #**741** Posted **May 5, 2010, 5:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by frinkprof

Kent Hehr is apparently in the running for Mayor.

I see that guy everywhere, including a bunch of the PIP courses I've taken, and this is the first time I've clued into who he is

mooky · #**742** Posted **May 5, 2010, 6:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by fusili

If you guys have a spare minute, read the comments for the article above. And I thought that the Herald was bad.

Silly Hall! Liberal Rats! Tax and Spend! Environmentalist Dreamers!

The extra-stupid of the comments on that page today make my brain hurt. Seriously. Do conservatives think this city can just hit the pause button on infrastructure spending and everything will be A-OK? I wasn't a huge Bronco fan, but I do see that he was put in a tough position having to make up for many years of neglect, and now a few fiscal conservative hacks think harking back to the days of Al Du"nothing" is a good thing?

MalcolmTucker · #**743** Posted **May 5, 2010, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wooster

I wonder how/if this will affect Naheed Nenshi's decision. He previously said he'd likely run for mayor if he didn't think there were any better candidates. I wonder if Kent fits the bill for him. I think Nenshi might best have a chance at Alderman, and then position himself as the next logical choice for mayor.

Hehr's campaign manager for MLA is Chair of the Better Calgary Campaign so I would imagine Hehr running would weigh heavily on Nenshi (from a purely practical point of view)

O-tacular · #**744** Posted **May 5, 2010, 7:22 PM**

KENT HEHR? ...

Am I the only one who thinks he must have been teased alot in highschool?

fusili · #**745** Posted **May 5, 2010, 7:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by mooky

The extra-stupid of the comments on that page today make my brain hurt. Seriously. Do conservatives think this city can just hit the pause button on infrastructure spending and everything will be A-OK? I wasn't a huge Bronco fan, but I do see that he was put in a tough position having to make up for many years of neglect, and now a few fiscal conservative hacks think harking back to the days of Al Du"nothing" is a good thing?

I wouldn't necessarily call these people conservatives as much as I would call them idiots. Conservatives can have well articulated and thought out arguments for their positions, and those people don't waste their time writing into the Sun online comment section. These people are probably just losers who sit at home and write comments into the Sun and talk to themselves all day. Honestly, online comment sections represent a very, very small and extremist minority, either right or left- most people are actually quite moderate. Comment sections are such a waste of time.

gantenbein · #**746** Posted **May 5, 2010, 7:36 PM**

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KENT HEHR? ...

Am I the only one who thinks he must have been teased alot in highschool?

His father's name is Dick...I kid you not.

I still think he'd make a great mayor.

O-tacular · #**747** Posted **May 5, 2010, 9:43 PM**

ROFL!!!! Wow. That almost tops Mike Hunt for worst name of all time. Although there was a computer science T.A. named Harry Wang when I was at U of C.

frinkprof · #**748** Posted **May 5, 2010, 9:49 PM**

Nevermind.

LFRENCH · #**749** Posted **May 5, 2010, 10:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by fusili

I wouldn't necessarily call these people conservatives as much as I would call them idiots. Conservatives can have well articulated and thought out arguments for their positions, and those people don't waste their time writing into the Sun online comment section. These people are probably just losers who sit at home and write comments into the Sun and talk to themselves all day. Honestly, online comment sections represent a very, very small and extremist minority, either right or left- most people are actually quite moderate. Comment sections are such a waste of time.

I totally agree there Fusili, What these moron's don't realize is by labelling someone a liberal doesn't make them a liberal.

Besides real conservatives don't talk with ALL CAPITAL LETTERS and a FEW well PLACED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is strictly the sign of a moron

gantenbein · #**750** Posted **May 5, 2010, 11:08 PM**

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I totally agree there Fusili, What these moron's don't realize is by labelling someone a liberal doesn't make them a liberal.

And what if they are liberals, anyway? Since when did it become the consensus in this city/country that being a liberal or a socialist (since they don't seem to even know the difference on most comment boards) is inherently a bad thing?

DizzyEdge · #**751** Posted **May 5, 2010, 11:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by gantenbein

And what if they are liberals, anyway? Since when did it become the consensus in this city/country that being a liberal or a socialist (since they don't seem to even know the difference on most comment boards) is inherently a bad thing?

Why do you hate freedom?

Radley77 · #**752** Posted **May 5, 2010, 11:47 PM**

Joe Connelly promo ad:

Video Link

Has anyone here tried posting on his blog, I tried but it hasn't passed the moderator yet...

LFRENCH · #**753** Posted **May 6, 2010, 1:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by gantenbein

And what if they are liberals, anyway? Since when did it become the consensus in this city/country that being a liberal or a socialist (since they don't seem to even know the difference on most comment boards) is inherently a bad thing?

Nothing at all,I will even say that I'm a liberal

gantenbein · #**754** Posted **May 6, 2010, 1:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by DizzyEdge

Why do you hate freedom?

I guess you're right -- I've never looked at it that way. Well that's decided -- my 'X' is going next to MacIver's name.

Wooster · #**755** Posted **May 6, 2010, 1:13 AM**

^Knowing DizzyEdge, I'm quite sure he was being totally sarcastic. You'll find that this is, in fact, a very progressive board overall.

gantenbein · #**756** Posted **May 6, 2010, 1:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by Wooster

^Knowing DizzyEdge, I'm quite sure he was being totally sarcastic. You'll find that this is, in fact, a very progressive board overall.

Don't worry, that's exactly how I understood it. My brain's just too slow to come up with anything wittier right now.

Wooster · #**757** Posted **May 6, 2010, 2:59 AM**

Twitter noise that Bob Hawksworth will declare yay or nay for a Mayoral run by the end of the month. I must say though that in many different circles, Kent Hehr's candidacy seems to have people abuzz. Progressive support has quickly formed behind him. Again, I wonder whether that will dissuade the likes of Nenshi, Hawksworth and Stewart. The best chance to not have Ric McIver elected, for those that aren't a fan, is to have all moderate, progressive support behind one strong candidate.

fusili · #**758** Posted **May 6, 2010, 3:59 AM**

Ok, it is somewhat election related, so I am going to post it here to (also posted in the construction thread):

Hey everyone, just letting you know that Beltline Planning Group is hosting an open house this Saturday from 12:00 to 6:00 at First Baptist Church (13th Avenue and 4th Street SW, just to the South of Sheldon Chumir). Presentation is at 2:00.

Come and see Beltline's ideas for a better urban community, including improved streetscapes, parks, transit, laneways and methods of funding community improvement.

Everyone is invited, and there will be snacks.

Facebook Event Link

Mersar and Bigtime, and all other Beltline residents- I better see you there, or I will be disappointed in you

mersar · #**759** Posted **May 6, 2010, 5:13 AM**

Yep, I will be there. Looking forward to it.

Bassic Lab · #**760** Posted **May 6, 2010, 7:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by fusili

That is exactly what I think Nenshi should do. Ward 5 suits him well, or maybe even Ward 4. I doubt Hehr will win, but with Connelly and McIver splitting the right vote, we may see a surprise. As well, he is a council outsider. I think more than anything that is a plus for him, as I think Calgarians are fed up with council in general.

Being a liberal MLA, not so much of a plus.

Being identified as a Liberal is not much of a negative for Calgary mayors. It isn't like it was a secret that Bronconnier and Duer, or even Klein during his municipal days, were Liberals. When was the last time this city elected a mayor who wasn't seen to be not only a liberal but a Liberal?