Decision 2010: Calgary Municipal Election - Page 90

MalcolmTucker · #**1781** Posted **Oct 7, 2010, 9:03 PM**

The Herald is very pro establishment, the sun has good journos and represents the people I find. During the last election was the same way, since news articles dominate over opinion for the period.

Ramsayfarian · #**1782** Posted **Oct 7, 2010, 9:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

You said it Ramsay, I am really becoming afraid that they have been more on my wavelength these last few weeks.

I know what you mean.

Speaking of the Sun, I was cutting through the Core today and that fat tub of lard greasy fucker Ezra Levant was holding a book signing. Correction, he was standing at a table full of his books wondering where everyone went. I wanted to yell out his name and then flip him the bird, but I decided with my luck, I would have run into a client.

Rusty van Reddick · #**1783** Posted **Oct 7, 2010, 9:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ramsayfarian

I know what you mean.

Speaking of the Sun, I was cutting through the Core today and that fat tub of lard Ezra Levant was holding a book signing. Correction, he was standing at a table full of his books wondering where everyone went. I wanted to yell out his name and then flip him the bird, but I decided with my luck, I would have run into a client.

How dare you besmirch tubs of lard with this post.

Me&You · #**1784** Posted **Oct 7, 2010, 9:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wooster

Big time or Me & You. Do you remember more precicely with the wording was for the question? just curious.

Sorry Wooster, but I don't clearly recall.

I just remember thinking that the way she phrased the "which one of the three candidates will you vote for" question was odd... as if it was slightly ambiguous. Sorry I can't be more help...

Boris2k7 · #**1785** Posted **Oct 7, 2010, 9:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Aegis

Why the "F" do we allow mail-in ballots? They were the subject of manipulation during the Aftergood campaign, and I have no doubt they'll eventually be used for manipulation again. How can they be relied on, when one needs to show ID when voting at a polling station?

I had to include a photocopy of a valid Alberta ID with my ballot...

Ramsayfarian · #**1786** Posted **Oct 7, 2010, 9:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

How dare you besmirch tubs of lard with this post.

lol. How true. I was wavering between tub of lard and greasy fucker.

srperrycgy · #**1787** Posted **Oct 7, 2010, 10:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

You said it Ramsay, I am really becoming afraid that they have been more on my wavelength these last few weeks.

It's getting a little weird. I might have to add The Stun back onto my favourites list. The Nenshi snail should have been purple.

fusili · #**1788** Posted **Oct 7, 2010, 11:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by srperrycgy

So if Bigtime got a Ipsos call, there should be new poll results out by the end of the week.

Poll comes out on Monday.

DizzyEdge · #**1789** Posted **Oct 7, 2010, 11:13 PM**

The Sun is kind of weird. For local news I think they're pretty good, but their editorials are... well you know what, I think what it might be is although they seem ridiculous, I think it's all in the name of selling papers. If they're having a coronary over the peace bridge one day, and then chatting up Nenshi the other, if you look at is as far as headlines people might want to read, even to then be mad, then those two somewhat fit.

Koolfire · #**1790** Posted **Oct 8, 2010, 12:24 AM**

It nice to finally see a poll for the wards. http://votecalgary.ca/_images/Aldermanic%20Poll%20Results%202010:10:07.pdf I can't believe how wide open Ward 4 is. If you live in that vote your vote is really going to matter. Get out there and vote.

Doing a bit of back of the envelope math. If the norm turn out of 10,000 to 15,000 votes for the ward means the leader has only 600-900 votes. Wow.

Ferreth · #**1791** Posted **Oct 8, 2010, 1:54 AM**

Well, now I am depressed. According to Calgary Democracy's web site for Ward 10, Andre Chabot really has no credible contenders. The best I can say is for Nargis Dossa who has a nice website, even if it looks like it's a rehashed business site. Ugh. Any one have any insight into the other candidates, Karl Schackwidt or Robert Kennish?

DizzyEdge · #**1792** Posted **Oct 8, 2010, 2:22 AM**

I'm checking out Ward 7, some quotes from Michael Krisko:

"I believe the money which was or should have been designated for snow removal, was witheld to pay for the Peace Bridge. The amounts are approx. the same 25 million. We have to stop the nonsense at City Hall."

"The Barlow Tunnel debate is not over. More and more people are asking about it. My thoughts on the variables surrounding this issue: it is an expensive project; it is very desirable and methinks necessary to lessen the flow of public traffic and congestion; "

"Methinks the voters are being led down the garden path with campaign glitter."

Methinks.

"Allow me to note one more though: the use of bikes in our city is growing. We need a policy that governs road bike paths and cars. I've put one together. If you are interested in any of the issues, new or existing, and want to contribute, call me at 403-366-4860."

I was hoping the bike/road plan would be on his website, but I guess you have to call him :/

DizzyEdge · #**1793** Posted **Oct 8, 2010, 2:29 AM**

Kevin Taylor seems a bit more reasonable, and Rusty mentioned that's he's a pretty great guy. He has a bunch of Hot Issues questions and answers, which are decent although:

"5. Q. How important is consumer choice as a factor with respect to where they want to live and the type of home they want to live in when City Council
makes decisions? (Scale 1-high to 5-low)

A. 1"

could have used a bit more meat in the answer!

DizzyEdge · #**1794** Posted **Oct 8, 2010, 2:34 AM**

Jim Pilling, VP of Triwood CA

"The push is on for urban planning and high density housing, and with that comes the need for roads, and with the communities involved - they're older communities and these issues need to be addressed properly. These roads won't handle traffic, they're at maximum capacity."

Then he talks about how Charleswood had about 10,000 more people back in 1983 than now..

sigh.

Elizabeth Ann Cook has no website, and seemingly no anything.

I looked her up on Facebook, but after listening to her interview on CJSW I determined she is not this Australian-born Elizabeth Ann Cook