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Originally Posted by troutman

I’m thinking about a slippery slope. We recall one of their guys, they will try to recall ours. x 10.

People tried to recall Gondek. People camped outside her personal residence.

https://www.projectcalgary.org/recal...tion_is_a_flop



Google AI overview:

Arguments for recalls being undemocratic

Undermine stability: Some argue that the threat of a recall election can lead to political paralysis and instability.
Polarization: Recalls can be used as a political weapon, encouraging parties to sabotage opponents and increase polarization.
Undue influence: While proponents argue for more accountability, critics might argue that recalls can give disproportionate power to small groups of voters or political opponents to disrupt the democratic process.
"Chilling effect": The constant threat of a recall could make politicians risk-averse, discouraging them from making bold but necessary decisions.

Arguments against recalls being undemocratic

Enhance accountability: Supporters see recalls as a democratic tool to hold elected officials accountable to their constituents, especially when they believe an official is not serving their interests.
Increase representation: By giving the electorate a way to act between elections, recalls can give people a greater sense of being represented.
Strengthen the mandate: Some evidence suggests that recalls may have improved trust in government in certain contexts.
A check on power: Like other checks and balances in a democracy, recalls can prevent elected officials from overstepping their authority without fearing consequences.

The barrier to achieve these petition margins is actually astronomical, it's just this government has become so objectionable to 15-20% of the population that it is realistic.

This is not a problem for anyone who doesn't exude such and extreme level of incompetence or malice in their role that they credibly fear their opponent can garner 20% more recall signatures than they received votes in the previous election.

In my riding the NDP received 7798 votes and the UPC received 7927 votes. the recall number is 9503, the fact that it is a realistic idea being floated should be enough to shock the party into dismissing Smith, and if they don't then this public needs to end this government.