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05-09-2017, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MrPhreak  The only thing is there are some big ideological differences between the Greens and other parties... I know Andrew Weaver said he can work with anybody, but I also think that he is pretty stubborn and might throw a confidence vote just to prove a point.
I don't think a minority would survive the 4 years, my guess is we will probably be back at the polls within 12~24 months | With Steve Harpy's federal Cons once working with Jack Layton's NDP to fend off the Liberals, I'd have to say ideological differences can at least take a backseat in the face of immediate benefits -- at least for a while.
At this point, it honestly seems like the most important outcome is to keep the Liberals from crossing that 43 seat line.
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05-09-2017, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Gh0stRider its 42-42-3 now
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05-09-2017, 09:24 PM
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#228 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Originally Posted by Traum With Steve Harpy's federal Cons once working with Jack Layton's NDP to fend off the Liberals, I'd have to say ideological differences can at least take a backseat in the face of immediate benefits -- at least for a while.
At this point, it honestly seems like the most important outcome is to keep the Liberals from crossing that 43 seat line. | This is an incredible opportunity for Weaver and the Greens really, he is going to be able to have a huge hand in policy making and get some of the things he really feels strongly about implemented.
Either NDP or Liberals, I am sure he doesn't care who cooperates with him
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05-09-2017, 09:28 PM
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CTV just declared it will be a minority government
However, they don't know who it will be yet, lol
There is a 72% chance it will be a perfect tie
Another intersting stat: Minority governments typically only last 18 months on average
At least one thing is clear... this won't be the status quo going forward, politics in BC is going to be very interesting in the next couple of months
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05-09-2017, 09:35 PM
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Lmao Andrew Weaver must be ecstatic right now
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05-09-2017, 09:37 PM
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If ndp holds more seats than the libs, does krusty still get to cut the ribbons at LNG plant constructions?
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05-09-2017, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MrPhreak This is an incredible opportunity for Weaver and the Greens really, he is going to be able to have a huge hand in policy making and get some of the things he really feels strongly about implemented.
Either NDP or Liberals, I am sure he doesn't care who cooperates with him | I completely agree. If Weaver and the Greens can seize this opportunity and prove to the BC voters that they are capable of becoming a viable alternative to the Libs and the NDP, their support base could soar, and the provincial political landscape would shift dramatically. I know a LOT of voters are craving for such a viable alternative even in this election, but because they see none, they are continuing to vote Lib or NDP.
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05-09-2017, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 6o4__boi Lmao Andrew Weaver must be ecstatic right now | I worked on the first debate and met all three in person and he was by far the most interesting human being out of the three.
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05-09-2017, 09:42 PM
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Greens need a party name change or something... Most people are like "dafaq are they?"
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05-09-2017, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Traum I completely agree. If Weaver and the Greens can seize this opportunity and prove to the BC voters that they are capable of becoming a viable alternative to the Libs and the NDP, their support base could soar, and the provincial political landscape would shift dramatically. I know a LOT of voters are craving for such a viable alternative even in this election, but because they see none, they are continuing to vote Lib or NDP. | I am kind of excited and scared at the same time... I like some of the ideas Weaver put forward, and really disagree with others. He isn't going to get everything he wants, so I just wonder where Weaver will push hardest.
During the debate, and on the campaign trail I did notice that Horgan and Weaver really got into a lot of spats despite being on a more similar path when it comes to the environment. I kind of feel like Weaver and Clark get along better... but who really knows how this is going to turn out EDIT: They are interviewing one of the green party guys right now, he is basically saying that they won't support any fossil fuel infrastructure projects. So goodbye LNG, Trans-mountain Pipeline... etc. Quote:
Originally Posted by GS8 I worked on the first debate and met all three in person and he was by far the most interesting human being out of the three. | I personally liked him a lot in the debates, he was the only person that spoke from his heart and with clear objectives while the other two read from cue cards and just kept repeating each other. Of all three I'd like to have a beer with Weaver, not so much for the other two.
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05-09-2017, 09:57 PM
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Wahoo! No more Suzanne Anton running the legal system, ICBC and setting the traffic laws and penalties, and being completely ignorant to the needs and opinions of BC drivers.
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05-09-2017, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MrPhreak I personally liked him a lot in the debates, he was the only person that spoke from his heart and with clear objectives while the other two read from cue cards and just kept repeating each other. Of all three I'd like to have a beer with Weaver, not so much for the other two. | CBC interviewed his parents and I can see where he gets his personality from. Very down-to-Earth, friendly and approachable.
The more I heard Horgan speak, the more I wondered 'what's he hiding' ?
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05-09-2017, 10:01 PM
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If it remains 42/42/3 then it'll likely be a Green/NDP coalition.
Andrew Weaver said that the Greens will only form a coalition if 3 conditions are met:
1. Ban corporate donation
2. Increase education funding
3. Electoral reform with better representation
NDP has said they want 1 and 3 while Liberals don't
Liberals said 2 was "doable" but Liberals have a history of fucking over nurses and teachers...so yeah.
Looks like Greens and NDP are likely to form a coalition
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05-09-2017, 10:04 PM
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advanced polls aren't in - and they represent a huge % of voters apparently
my riding is less than a 1000 votes apart - interesting times. you never think your vote really counts
EDIT: crazy watching the courtenay-comox numbers. sooo close
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05-09-2017, 10:04 PM
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Still advanced votes to be counted.
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05-09-2017, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Traum I completely agree. If Weaver and the Greens can seize this opportunity and prove to the BC voters that they are capable of becoming a viable alternative to the Libs and the NDP, their support base could soar, and the provincial political landscape would shift dramatically. I know a LOT of voters are craving for such a viable alternative even in this election, but because they see none, they are continuing to vote Lib or NDP. | If it weren't for all their absurd environmental policies I'd be all over the Green party. I care about the environment but I can't stand all the traditional short-sighted, fear mongering "environmentalist" bullshit.
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05-09-2017, 10:16 PM
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Yeah, not supporting fossil fuel related infrastructure is a big one.
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05-09-2017, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by underscore If it weren't for all their absurd environmental policies I'd be all over the Green party. I care about the environment but I can't stand all the traditional short-sighted, fear mongering "environmentalist" bullshit. | I don't agree with the no fossil fuel projects thing, but throwing boatloads of money at a declining industry is the short-sighted thing to do.
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05-09-2017, 10:39 PM
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NDP won Courtenay-Comox by 9 votes
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05-09-2017, 11:00 PM
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^^lot of active military absentee votes in comox - that one would prob flip? i think that's my gut feeling on that demographic
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05-09-2017, 11:18 PM
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that's it for tonight - wild stuff
not sure what the timeline is for counting absentees
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05-09-2017, 11:26 PM
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I heard it was 13 days? That makes it May 23rd.
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05-09-2017, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by The Producer that's it for tonight - wild stuff
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Absentee ballots and judicial recounts mean the final result won't be known for two weeks
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Originally Posted by underscore If it weren't for all their absurd environmental policies I'd be all over the Green party. I care about the environment but I can't stand all the traditional short-sighted, fear mongering "environmentalist" bullshit. | A minority government giving the Green Party the deciding vote might just be the best result possible
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05-10-2017, 01:26 AM
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