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starseed · 10-05-2015, 12:15 AM

I kind of accidentally went to that rally, and ended up 10 meters away from Trudeau as he was giving the speech. I was expecting it to be a couple policy announcements and a speech about certain issues. The speech he did give was inspiring, and the crowd was electric. Quite impressive. The arena was filled to the rafters.

I think the best part about this speech was that he refrained from personal attacks, and instead told everyone to reach out to Conservative supporters as neighbours, and not tell them to leave the party, but that Harper's party has already left them. (something to that effect)

Also did not mention Mulcair all that much. Seemed to be a speech designed to appeal to conservatives while demonstrating to soft NDs that he is the Change vote.

I was definitely hopey changey, but a lot of fun to witness!

10-05-2015, 12:15 AM	#2829
starseed First Line Centre Join Date: Feb 2009 Exp:	I kind of accidentally went to that rally, and ended up 10 meters away from Trudeau as he was giving the speech. I was expecting it to be a couple policy announcements and a speech about certain issues. The speech he did give was inspiring, and the crowd was electric. Quite impressive. The arena was filled to the rafters. I think the best part about this speech was that he refrained from personal attacks, and instead told everyone to reach out to Conservative supporters as neighbours, and not tell them to leave the party, but that Harper's party has already left them. (something to that effect) Also did not mention Mulcair all that much. Seemed to be a speech designed to appeal to conservatives while demonstrating to soft NDs that he is the Change vote. I was definitely hopey changey, but a lot of fun to witness!