MF YYC Politics - there, I mega did it

[vegasbound]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Join me in the pledge to not vote for any candidate who aligns themselves to a political party!

But what do you do when the best person in your ward is running under a political party banner and can defeat the god awful incumbent? I'd rather not vote for a political party but I'd also rather not have my current councillor either....

[craigwd]

Originally Posted by wireframe

What attracts you about the Calgary Party? To me, it seems they are the municipal version of the Alberta Party - no vision or platform beyond being an "alternative". I've tried to read their platform and it's political non-speak about every single issue in the city. I think they'd vote for a green line if a change in the provincial government allowed it, which is good.

Nothing specific right now, which is why I said they seem to stand for some things. It's early so I can appreciate that everyone is just putting out platitudes and are focused on getting their name out there.

But like I said, I believe their mayoral candidate (Brian) and my ward candidate (Alex) have a very positive and progressive stance on things, especially when it comes to transit. Like you said, it looks like they are all in on a big green line.

But like I mentioned, I like their vibe so far and they seem to match my values. So I'm not going to go "You're aligned with other people? NOPE!".

I don't want parties, but they're not going away.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by craigwd

Nothing specific right now, which is why I said they seem to stand for some things. It's early so I can appreciate that everyone is just putting out platitudes and are focused on getting their name out there.

But like I said, I believe their mayoral candidate (Brian) and my ward candidate (Alex) have a very positive and progressive stance on things, especially when it comes to transit. Like you said, it looks like they are all in on a big green line.

But like I mentioned, I like their vibe so far and they seem to match my values. So I'm not going to go "You're aligned with other people? NOPE!".

I don't want parties, but they're not going away.

They could, if we elected a provincial government who wasn't hell bent on ruining everything.

[Amethyst]

So far none of the parties seem to want anyone to run in my ward, so I guess it's an independent candidate for me.

[Torture]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

We've got a lot of independents in the mix right now in Ward 7 too. Lots of vote splitting makes Wong more and more likely to win again. Maybe he can get lower than his 25% of votes this time and keep the seat!

My nightmare

[DownInFlames]

All the Cowboys tents and fencing still being up almost a week after Stampede ended is just disgusting. Summer is short enough without having a park sitting unused for weeks. Surely they gouged people enough to pay someone to remove their gear quicker than this.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by DownInFlames

All the Cowboys tents and fencing still being up almost a week after Stampede ended is just disgusting. Summer is short enough without having a park sitting unused for weeks. Surely they gouged people enough to pay someone to remove their gear quicker than this.

Meanwhile the entire midway has been torn dorn, transported 300 kms, set up, and fully operational for like 48 hours already.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

Meanwhile the entire midway has been torn dorn, transported 300 kms, set up, and fully operational for like 48 hours already.

Money talks.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by getbak

Money talks.

Yeah. So the city should start charging them for using a park unnecessarily during the summer.

[DownInFlames]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

Meanwhile the entire midway has been torn dorn, transported 300 kms, set up, and fully operational for like 48 hours already.

I don't know what the delay is but I assume it's all from local vendors and it's somehow cheaper to give them extra time to strike it all.

Originally Posted by bizaro86

Yeah. So the city should start charging them for using a park unnecessarily during the summer.

They are, I assume. I hope it's a lot, but really I'd rather that Cowboys #### off and give us back our park.

[Freeway]

Three months out and I do not feel passionately about any of the prospective mayoral candidates.

[Amethyst]

Originally Posted by DownInFlames

They are, I assume. I hope it's a lot, but really I'd rather that Cowboys #### off and give us back our park.

Cowboys bought the park and occasionally let us use it.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Amethyst

Cowboys bought the park and occasionally let us use it.

Gotta keep those youthful ne'erdowells off the streets and away from drugs!