Decision 2010: Calgary Municipal Election - Page 120

freeweed · #**2381** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 6:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by Cowtown_Tim

Aside from all the smart ideas that has has published, Nenshi as mayor would go a long way to helping get rid of the 'redneck' image. Any time I hear some idiot remark about Calgary being a 'redneck' city, I could say, 'hey, take a look at our mayor and kindly shut the f_ck up!'

Yeah, it's handy. Winnipeg had a bit of a rep down east of being a redneck western city as well - until we elected an openly gay mayor. Ever since then things just haven't been the same. As much as I'd rather everyone be elected and recognized for their accomplishments... there's something to be said about "tokens" in this respect. If nothing else it helps to break down some boundaries.

shogged · #**2382** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 6:11 AM**

took part in operation purple dawn tonight, the last big volunteer push for nenshi! if you guys take transit or will be walking the beltline tomorrow, you'll see some of what we did =D

jeffwhit · #**2383** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 6:47 AM**

^^Me too! we should make ourselves SSP badges for such occasions.

shogged · #**2384** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 7:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by jeffwhit

^^Me too! we should make ourselves SSP badges for such occasions.

absolutely =D

DizzyEdge · #**2385** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 9:03 AM**

Remember kids: Vote Early and Vote Often!

Witty Nickname · #**2386** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 12:08 PM**

The wife came across some messages in chalk at her c-train station this AM.

Go Team Nenshi Go!

Bigtime · #**2387** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 1:12 PM**

Good job "Purple Dawn" volunteers! Can we get some pictures of the work you did up at some point?

Witty Nickname · #**2388** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 1:45 PM**

She took this pic with her Blackberry in the very early morning (Shawnessy LRT station).

There was another message on the other side saying something about the LRT being improved.

Rusty van Reddick · #**2389** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 2:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cowtown_Tim

Aside from all the smart ideas that has has published, Nenshi as mayor would go a long way to helping get rid of the 'redneck' image. Any time I hear some idiot remark about Calgary being a 'redneck' city, I could say, 'hey, take a look at our mayor and kindly shut the f_ck up!'

We're vindicated already by having had the first viable Muslim candidate of any major city in North America. It doesn't matter if NN doesn't win. He's awoken the youth vote (or at least youth interest, we'll see today if they actually vote) and shown the world that Calgary can see past race and religion.

I'm so proud of this city right now.

bigcanuck · #**2390** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 2:35 PM**

Saw my first Jon Lord election sign on Saturday (yeah, thanks for coming out). "Vote 4 Lord. Soccer and Snow Removal". Huh??

Tarsus · #**2391** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 2:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

We're vindicated already by having had the first viable Muslim candidate of any major city in North America. It doesn't matter if NN doesn't win. He's awoken the youth vote (or at least youth interest, we'll see today if they actually vote) and shown the world that Calgary can see past race and religion.

I'm so proud of this city right now.

Exactly what I was thinking. Even if Nenshi loses, the fact that he's one of the front runners says it all.

Calgarian · #**2392** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 3:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Witty Nickname

She took this pic with her Blackberry in the very early morning (Shawnessy LRT station).

There was another message on the other side saying something about the LRT being improved.

These were written all over the beltline this morning.

Calgarian · #**2393** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 3:49 PM**

Does anyone know if people are supposed to be able to leave early to go vote today?

PoscStudent · #**2394** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 3:54 PM**

Very positive comments for Nenshi on a Globe and Mail article about the Albertan election.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/poli...municipal-votes/article1761011/comments/

Are there polling booths set up in the universities?

MalcolmTucker · #**2395** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 4:06 PM**

^
There was for advance votes.

O-tacular · #**2396** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by jeffwhit

Gordon McDowell has edited the answers from the various mayor forums down to just the answers of the big 3. Thank god for guys like this. It's the closest we're going to get to a proper debate.

• Video Link

Thanks for posting that Jeff. My wife and I actually watched the whole thing and it got her engaged and wanting to vote for Nenshi.

After seeing some of Barb's answers to questions on Plan It, where she effectively said it was a population cap by comparing it to the cap Okotoks tried, I am more afraid if she wins than McIver. She's just so ignorant.... A perfect pawn for any special interests like developers.

PoscStudent · #**2397** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 4:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sir.Humphrey.Appleby

^
There was for advance votes.

That will probably be very beneficial for Nenshi. It's a great way to of getting younger voters to vote and they should being doing it today as well.

MalcolmTucker · #**2398** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 4:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by PoscStudent

That will probably be very beneficial for Nenshi. It's a great way to of getting younger voters to vote and they should being doing it today as well.

1500 people voted at the advance polls at the U of C. No idea on MT. Royal or SAIT numbers

Innersoul1 · #**2399** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 4:56 PM**

Thought that this link was pretty interesting. It seems from comments left on the Herald Open Forum that many people are supporting Nenshi

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Open+forum+Tell+support+your+candidate+mayor/3677647/story.html

Bigtime · #**2400** Posted **Oct 18, 2010, 5:26 PM**

Take the CalgaryPolitics "Exit Poll" if you have cast your vote:

http://bit.ly/yycvoteExitPoll2010