Decision 2010: Calgary Municipal Election - Page 82

Wooster · #**1621** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 6:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by mooky

In case anyone doesn't follow other forums, or facebook, facebook user "Josh White" compiled the following results of the polls on beyond, SSP, and calgarypuck (his post about 10:30am, Sept 29):

What a smart guy.

Innersoul1 · #**1622** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 7:09 PM**

Very interesting with regard to that genius Josh White. I guess we just need all of those people who participated in the votes online to go out and physically vote.

mooky · #**1623** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 7:12 PM**

I take it from the comments ^^^^^ one of you here is Josh White, and I'm just not in the know...

MalcolmTucker · #**1624** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 7:22 PM**

Indeed. A new poll should be out soon in any case.

DizzyEdge · #**1625** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 7:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by mooky

In case anyone doesn't follow other forums, or facebook, facebook user "Josh White" compiled the following results of the polls on beyond, SSP, and calgarypuck (his post about 10:30am, Sept 29):

That guy sounds familiar.

Wooster · #**1626** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 7:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by mooky

I take it from the comments ^^^^^ one of you here is Josh White, and I'm just not in the know...

Maybe...

Anyway, I think what's interesting from those polls is that the politically engaged people in this city have gotten very firmly behind Nenshi.

One interesting thing about that latest major poll that put him in 3rd place in voter intention is that he still was way, way back in the pack in name recognition, which means that those who have heard of him are all supporting him. In other words, people like what they see in him. Now that his profile and exposure is on the rise, this bodes well for him amongst the wider general public. The next major poll will be very telling of his actual chances, if Higgins' campaign is dying, if McIver's support is beginning to soften and if undecideds are declining (or not).

DizzyEdge · #**1627** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 7:35 PM**

^^ from the last poll, if he had the same name recognition as McIver and Higgins, he'd be firmly in second place ahead of Higgins, and that's completely discounting the fact he's put out more policy statements since then which could increase his percentage of supporters of those who know of him.

Bigtime · #**1628** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 7:36 PM**

Josh White: Visionary, everyman, beard guy.

Riise · #**1629** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 7:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sir.Humphrey.Appleby

That it is not doesn't mean you can't promise things - look at the south west ring road promises.

Point taken.

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Originally Posted by fusili

Opinion polls constantly show scientists and professors rank higher than most other professions in terms of public trust. Usually goes Scientists/Professors, Businesspeople, Clergy, Politicians.

I'm guessing lawyers and bankers weren't even included as they were such extreme outliers.

fusili · #**1630** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 8:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

Josh White: Visionary, everyman, beard guy.

Awesome. It is an awesome beard Josh, I do have to admit.

Innersoul1 · #**1631** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 8:27 PM**

Josh White: Your Own Personal Jesus

Colin · #**1632** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 8:36 PM**

Calgary candidates' Facebook feud stirs social media storm

Nenshi supporters are up in arms after a Facebook page called "Know Nenshi" popped up Tuesday afternoon.

KATIE TURNER
METRO CALGARY
Published: September 28, 2010 4:40 p.m.

Mayoral candidate Naheed Nenshi is firing back after one of his opponents targeted him yesterday using Facebook.

http://www.metronews.ca/calgary/local/ar...s-facebook-feud-stirs-social-media-storm

bigcanuck · #**1633** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 8:49 PM**

An interesting personal aside...

There is definitely one candidate I'm leaning towards. The company I work for has contributed rather heavily to another candidate that I don't believe I would ever vote for (or rather, the company itself hasn't but our founder, CEO, spouses, EVPs, etc. have). What does my company think this candidate can do for them?? Hmmmm...

DizzyEdge · #**1634** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 8:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

Josh White: Visionary, everyman, beard guy.

I prefer Beardo. Or maybe Beirdo.

nick.flood · #**1635** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 9:12 PM**

Josh White drinks Dos Equis.

Bigtime · #**1636** Posted **Sep 29, 2010, 9:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by nick.flood

Josh White drinks Dos Equis.

The most interesting man in the world doesn't usually hang out with people. But when he does, he hangs out with Josh White.

Koolfire · #**1637** Posted **Sep 30, 2010, 2:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by Colin

Calgary candidates' Facebook feud stirs social media storm

Nenshi supporters are up in arms after a Facebook page called "Know Nenshi" popped up Tuesday afternoon.

KATIE TURNER
METRO CALGARY
Published: September 28, 2010 4:40 p.m.

Mayoral candidate Naheed Nenshi is firing back after one of his opponents targeted him yesterday using Facebook.

http://www.metronews.ca/calgary/local/ar...s-facebook-feud-stirs-social-media-storm

I have to thank Bob Hawkesworth for putting the Airport Tunnel document up on his site. http://bobhawkesworth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Graham-Engineering-Report-Dec-2009.pdf It was eyeopenning, to the fact that he is either competent or lying SOB. Either way I can't support him, and as a Ward 4 resident I now do everything I can to make sure he never become Ward 4 Alderman again. If you read the document Phase 1 is about 247 Million for a 6 lane tunnel. The 250 million in phase 2a and 2b is the remaining upgrades to do to Airport trail to get to ulitmate buildout as per the current future plan. Now 2a and 2b could be build at the same time, 5 years from now, 25 years from now or never. Worst thing about it is that parts of 2a and 2b will likely be done anyways (ie. Metis/Airport interchange, 19th/Airport interchange providing new access to airport which is 2b.)

Koolfire · #**1638** Posted **Sep 30, 2010, 2:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by Colin

Calgary candidates' Facebook feud stirs social media storm

Nenshi supporters are up in arms after a Facebook page called "Know Nenshi" popped up Tuesday afternoon.

KATIE TURNER
METRO CALGARY
Published: September 28, 2010 4:40 p.m.

Mayoral candidate Naheed Nenshi is firing back after one of his opponents targeted him yesterday using Facebook.

http://www.metronews.ca/calgary/local/ar...s-facebook-feud-stirs-social-media-storm

I thought this was kinda funny after that reading that article.

Ramsayfarian · #**1639** Posted **Sep 30, 2010, 4:50 AM**

Noticed this today and had to pull over and shoot it.

Spot the Bigger Tool by Ramsayfarian, on Flickr

Ramsayfarian · #**1640** Posted **Sep 30, 2010, 4:57 AM**

Brilliant catch Koolfire. You should put that on the twitter. I noticed that either Bob wears the same shirt and tie all the time, or something really pissed him off between your photo and mine.