2015 Federal Election Results PREDICTIONS

mentalfloss

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Now that we are about a month away from the federal vote, it looks like things are on the cusp of opening up.

Or remaining the same.


So it's time to place your friendly bets here as we continue to trudge along to Mount Doom.


Will the Conservatives regain control?
Does Trudeau have what it takes?
Is Mulcair the sleeper surprise?


YOU BE THE JUDGE



And with that said, I am going to chime in with my own prediction here.

It goes without saying that I've doled out a lot of criticism to the Conservatives over the years. Their failing strategy on the economy, the social regressive pandering to angry old white men, and their resistance to transparency. Oh and that whole climate change thing of course.

That said, I feel like we are seeing the beginning of a noteworthy breakout for them. I was expecting something last week after the debate on the economy, but it looks like that got very little traction. But now I think we are seeing an unexpected rise for them in places like Quebec and Vancouver. It's a bit of riling up anti-muslim prejudice in Quebec and some targeted promises in other provinces. Ontario is a lock already.

I think many voters are going to fall back on the status quo because they are afraid of uncertainty and will accept the currently mediocre position we're in.

I am predicting

A Conservative majority government.
 
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captain morgan

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Re: 2015 Federal Election PREDICTIONS

Finally, your opinion as opposed to some kind of sensationalist clap trap... Good on ya Flossy.

Lemme throw my thoughts into the mix: I believe that the Cons will likely remain as gvt, albeit a real chance for a minority mostly as a result of the vote splitting that is bound to happen between the NDP and Libs.
 

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Re: 2015 Federal Election PREDICTIONS

I predict a couple dozen attack threads a day, increasing right up to the election, then a couple dozen sour-grapes threads and victory dances a day, decreasing over time to the usual background level of pissing and moaning.

I'm offering 20 to1. Any takers?
 

mentalfloss

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Re: 2015 Federal Election PREDICTIONS

I predict a couple dozen attack threads a day, increasing right up to the election, then a couple dozen sour-grapes threads and victory dances a day, decreasing over time to the usual background level of pissing and moaning.

I'm offering 20 to1. Any takers?

Oh well that was inevitable regardless of the result, but I think there are some real substantive concerns that any normal, sane person would agree with and for once we are kind of spoiled for choice as every party is bringing something good to the table.
 

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I've been confident of a Conservative majority since the writ was dropped. I follow this shjt more closely than most and I knew once Canadians found out more about the Lib's nd Dip's policies they'd vote Con.
 

mentalfloss

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If the Cons do get a majority though, it likely will be a very small one.

And consider that for the first time, that they will have 4 years of dealing with provinces and basically the rest of planet, who are not aligned with their goals.
 

captain morgan

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Not bad. Weather's nice. Getting ready for a deep dive into the wonderful world of ground path interference rules for satellite TV.

Yay.

No doubt that the season is not only well under way, but soon (at least here) many folks will be firmly in the grip of the weekly rivalries... Adding to this is the presence of some pre-season hockey.

Sat nights and all day Sunday are gonna now fully committed.

You ever have the opportunity to go to any games?
 

Tecumsehsbones

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No doubt that the season is not only well under way, but soon (at least here) many folks will be firmly in the grip of the weekly rivalries... Adding to this is the presence of some pre-season hockey.

Sat nights and all day Sunday are gonna now fully committed.

You ever have the opportunity to go to any games?
I'll be in Toronto the weekend of Nov. 21. If the Argos or the Ti-Cats (or even the Redblacks) are hosting one of the finals, I'll pick up a couple of scalped tickets.

Ain't like my Riders are getting much done this year. And my Ravens are 0-2. Good year to cultivate my other interests.

Have a good day at work. Bicker with you later.
 

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Re: 2015 Federal Election PREDICTIONS

I predict a couple dozen attack threads a day, increasing right up to the election, then a couple dozen sour-grapes threads and victory dances a day, decreasing over time to the usual background level of pissing and moaning.

I'm offering 20 to1. Any takers?
Sure, if you start any do you forfeit?

Sounds like a solid plan... Maybe I can use the same person that acts as your handler
Do you really want to turn out like that?

Pretty good here on my side... Just getting a coffee going before I have to start getting to work.

How about you?
Isn't coffee part of the 'getting to' thing?
 

captain morgan

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I'll be in Toronto the weekend of Nov. 21. If the Argos or the Ti-Cats (or even the Redblacks) are hosting one of the finals, I'll pick up a couple of scalped tickets.

Ain't like my Riders are getting much done this year. And my Ravens are 0-2. Good year to cultivate my other interests.

Have a good day at work. Bicker with you later.

Take care and enjoy your visit to Toronto
 

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Aww youse guys. Tr'n get along eh.

Stevo's gonna return with a majority or a minority. He won't do a cluster fukk so it's gotta be one of the two.

Trudeau's a dick, like the old man was. Mulclair's promising to do many and several wonderful things with our money.

Scares the hell outa me, an I'm too freakin old to get scared again.

Devil ya know an all that.

Just wish he'd agree to shltcan the jets. We can't afford em, and don't need em. We'll just line up and throw rocks.

My take: jus sayin.
 

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I think a Conservative majority is possible depending on how the votes split. But I think it will most likely be a Conservative minority. What happens after that will be interesting. But there is still 3 weeks and anything can change. 3 weeks before last election it looked like it was between the Conservatives and the Lieberals. Then the NDP surge came.