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Federal Election: June 28 2004

I just heard on Newsworld that a June 28 2004 election call is expected late this week.

A few important things to note:

1) If you're going to Europe this summer and won't be here on June 28 - you can still vote. You can do advanced polling or even proxy voting. Make sure you register to do so.

2) Canada is facing a crisis in voter turn out. It appears that people under 30 don't care about politics (based on poll turn out). PLEASE get out there and vote. It is VERY important that we all take this responsibility seriously.

3) I don't care who you vote for - but don't vote for a party just because you think they're going to win. It is important that parties and the public know where voters cast their support (even if the party one votes for doesn't win). It is important to have accurate voter representation not only in Ottawa but also in party support (# of votes for a party nationwide). Vote for a party because you AGREE and SUPPORT their agenda - tactical voting is a myth.

4) See #2.

#3 is very important... I will vote for a party that I know won't win... but, it doesn't matter, emergence of smaller parties is more vital for democracies.

If I were prime minister id pass a law very similar to australia and many countries in Europe. Mandatory voting punishable by fine. You dont have to vote for anybody per se. You just have to show up in person to decline your vote instead of just sitting on your lazy ass and doing nothing.

If this happened, politicians would have to actually listen to what ALL people are saying and people would get more involved and more informed. Right now the only people who get noticed by politicians are special interests and the grannies who are the only people who seem to actually vote.

Re: Federal Election: June 28 2004

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker 1) If you're going to Europe this summer and won't be here on June 28 - you can still vote. You can do advanced polling or even proxy voting. Make sure you register to do so.

awwww... RJ ur too thoughtful ..

I only wish I could still vote for REFORM
the new conservative party doesnt voice my concerns, neither do the liberals, nor the NDP.
Im hooped out west.
hell, id vote for Bloq if I could!
they seem better than the rest.

Go Green Party of Canada!

let's start a TRANCEADDICT political party.. who's with me? we already hav reps for each riding in the GTA ..

p.s your vote means nothing, what will one vote do?

I am under 30, and I love politics. I'm half assed educated on the process (having my poli sci degree), and I can tell you now, your vote means dick, and that's why I'm not voting.



let the riots ensue

well i ain't voting for you, Jon.

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Originally posted by Jayx1 If I were prime minister id pass a law very similar to australia and many countries in Europe. Mandatory voting punishable by fine. You dont have to vote for anybody per se. You just have to show up in person to decline your vote instead of just sitting on your lazy ass and doing nothing.

uhhhh one question.. how democractic is mandatory voting? The whole point of a democracy is choice. Some people can choose to NOT vote (even though I dont' agree with that). Our parliamentary system is already very undemocractic why make it more so?

if you don't vote, will it make a difference?

someone please answer me.

lol

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Originally posted by drgoodvibe The whole point of polygamy is choice.

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Originally posted by dEsidEL let's start a TRANCEADDICT political party.. who's with me? we already hav reps for each riding in the GTA ..

Sounds good....brief me...what are our core goals and values?

Vote the Liberals out. It's the most corrupt government in history. Check my sig.

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Originally posted by ShadoWolf Vote the Liberals out. It's the most corrupt government in history.

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Originally posted by halo20 p.s your vote means nothing, what will one vote do? I am under 30, and I love politics. I'm half assed educated on the process (having my poli sci degree), and I can tell you now, your vote means dick, and that's why I'm not voting. let the riots ensue

Now lets say a couple thousand people with the same mentality all got out there and voted. Could change things!

IMO, in my political experiences, i have noticed the majority of voters that vote would probably not share the same interest as i do. I cant afford to say, im not going to vote because it doesnt matter and my vote doesnt count.

Besides, its your civic duty to vote.

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Originally posted by drgoodvibe uhhhh one question.. how democractic is mandatory voting? The whole point of a democracy is choice. Some people can choose to NOT vote (even though I dont' agree with that). Our parliamentary system is already very undemocractic why make it more so?

Easy. As i said you would have the right to go in person to decline your vote. This would make it a very active decision to do so. You would still be fulfilling your civic duty by actually making the choice not to vote instead of sitting around that day and doing nothing.

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Originally posted by halo20

Do you deny the corruption?

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Originally posted by TrueToTheCrew Now lets say a couple thousand people with the same mentality all got out there and voted. Could change things! IMO, in my political experiences, i have noticed the majority of voters that vote would probably not share the same interest as i do. I cant afford to say, im not going to vote because it doesnt matter and my vote doesnt count. Besides, its your civic duty to vote.

Yeppers.

Plus you cant bitch if you don't vote.
Or at least I won't listen to you.

voting NDP...

I dunno wtf people wouldn't want to vote. I just turned 18 and I am so psyched!

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Originally posted by Matt voting NDP... I dunno wtf people wouldn't want to vote. I just turned 18 and I am so psyched!

that's great! more people need to vote

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Originally posted by Matt voting NDP...

One day you will learn all about Bob Rae and what the NDP did to Ontario, young grasshopper..

heheheh

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Originally posted by Jayx1 One day you will learn all about Bob Rae and what the NDP did to Ontario, young grasshopper.. heheheh

Federal and Provincial are completely different animals. The Conservatives and NDP are the primary options for everyone this year, it should be interesting to see how they split the vote, and what effect it has on the Fibs.

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Originally posted by jpgrdnr Yeppers. Plus you cant bitch if you don't vote. Or at least I won't listen to you.

Oh I soooooooooooooooo agree with you!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by halo20 p.s your vote means nothing, what will one vote do? I am under 30, and I love politics. I'm half assed educated on the process (having my poli sci degree), and I can tell you now, your vote means dick, and that's why I'm not voting. let the riots ensue

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On a more serious note, and I think I mentioned this in another thread, voting is very, very important.
It's a responsibility of every Canadian.
So go do it!

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