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First Lady · 09-09-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by worth

Mr. McIver and Mr. Nenshi showed up late to the forum, which drives me nuts. Mr. McIver's excuse was he was welcoming some Chinese consulary people and
Mr. Nenshi didn't address his lateness. I can't stand late people for any reason.

Naheed was at a CHBA dinner.

I was a little surprised to see him there actually.

OldDutch · 09-09-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducay

I can only hope more and more people start to realize that Higgins is a joke.

How someone polls over 25% without releasing a single detailed policy or idea is beyond me.

A decent looking woman, former local media personality, with little practical experience, and who's handlers try to make sure she reveals as little possible about herself prior to election time.

I wonder what newspapers she reads? Probably "all of them"...

Edit: Sorry not trying to be sexist, just saying we have seen this somewhere before...

troutman · 09-09-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by OldDutch

A decent looking woman, former local media personality, with little practical experience, and who's handlers try to make sure she reveals as little possible about herself prior to election time.

I wonder what newspapers she reads? Probably "all of them"...

You betcha!

MarchHare · 09-09-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OldDutch

A decent looking woman, former local media personality, with little practical experience, and who's handlers try to make sure she reveals as little possible about herself prior to election time.

I wonder what newspapers she reads? Probably "all of them"...

I don't think that's entirely fair.

As incompetent as Higgins has been thus far in the campaign, I'm certain she's far more capable than Sarah Palin -- not that the bar was really set high there.

I hope more Calgarians wake up and realize that name-recognition alone isn't a meaningful measure to judge a candidate's qualifications, but I'm not overly optimistic. I really worry about the future of this city if the campaign turns into a two horse race between McIver and Higgins.

getbak · 09-09-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhettzky

I wonder if we could start a new thread with a poll and see if there have been any shifts in support?

Yeah, this one's over a month old and was started right after Barb announced her intentions. There should be another poll to see how things have shifted...Then another one around Thanksgiving when the campaign is in its final stages.

Bigtime · 09-09-2010, 10:53 AM

Kermitology, did you just drop a "OMGWTFBBQ" on the #yycvote twitter feed?

Bravo sir.

Edit: And you follow it up with a line about throwing feces and yelling. I like your style!

burn_this_city · 09-09-2010, 10:55 AM

Looks like McIver is sitting pretty, I'm glad, he's been a great Alderman for our ward.

worth · 09-09-2010, 10:57 AM

From the people I've talked to who have McIver as their Alderman, they are all happy with the job he has done, as you have said BtC.

4X4 · 09-09-2010, 11:03 AM

So if Kent Hehr loses this race (or drops out), he just goes back to being an MLA, right?

kermitology · 09-09-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

Kermitology, did you just drop a "OMGWTFBBQ" on the #yycvote twitter feed?

Bravo sir.

Edit: And you follow it up with a line about throwing feces and yelling. I like your style!

Yup.. That guy emits nothing but ridiculous hyperbole that verges on slander. He was attacking calgarydemocracy.ca because the guy who runs it is extremely left wing. I repeatedly asked him for evidence as to a bias on the site and all he ever said was that the guy who runs it is a left wing loony and that's all he needs to know to say that calgarydemocracy is full of crap.

Dion · 09-09-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by worth

From the people I've talked to who have McIver as their Alderman, they are all happy with the job he has done, as you have said BtC.

He will become another Al Duer if elected as mayor.. Trying make himself a hero with taxpayers by keeping taxes low meanwhile letting the infrastructore go to hell in a hand basket.

Bigtime · 09-09-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kermitology

Yup.. That guy emits nothing but ridiculous hyperbole that verges on slander. He was attacking calgarydemocracy.ca because the guy who runs it is extremely left wing. I repeatedly asked him for evidence as to a bias on the site and all he ever said was that the guy who runs it is a left wing loony and that's all he needs to know to say that calgarydemocracy is full of crap.

I agree fully, but Grant equating flying to murder yesterday was pretty extreme.

kermitology · 09-09-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dion

He will become another Al Duer if elected as mayor.. Trying make himself a hero with taxpayers by keeping taxes low meanwhile letting the infrastructore go to hell in a hand basket.

That's my biggest worry with McIver.

I really don't like Bronco, but I will say that he's paying the price on his legacy for Duerr's inaction.

But, hey, people are tired of construction, except for when they need more roads to their neighbourhood in South Texas.

kermitology · 09-09-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

I agree fully, but Grant equating flying to murder yesterday was pretty extreme.

Yeah, that was crazy talk, but his work on Calgary Democracy is, in my mind, a completely separate issue.

peter12 · 09-09-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

I agree fully, but Grant equating flying to murder yesterday was pretty extreme.

What is the guy's full name? I might know him.

EDIT: Grant Neufield! Right, that guy is such a loon.

http://calgarypolitics.com/2010/09/0...irport-at-all/

kermitology · 09-09-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by peter12

What is the guy's full name? I might know him.

Grant Neufeld. Wherever his political allegiances lie, he's done a lot for trying to make sure everyone has a fantastic solution for access to candidate information. I've even financially supported his effort to try to help people make an informed decision.

First Lady · 09-09-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kermitology

Yup.. That guy emits nothing but ridiculous hyperbole that verges on slander. He was attacking calgarydemocracy.ca because the guy who runs it is extremely left wing. I repeatedly asked him for evidence as to a bias on the site and all he ever said was that the guy who runs it is a left wing loony and that's all he needs to know to say that calgarydemocracy is full of crap.

I have to admit it has me second guessing calgarydemocracy.ca when the one and only administrator calls for eliminating all airports because they are "murderers''.

And this morning is casting judgment on candidates with this statement:

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Originally Posted by Grant Neufeld

Disappointed to hear that some candidates had a private dinner with developers last night. Any more details available?

Bigtime · 09-09-2010, 12:01 PM

Yeah, he is really not helping himself over the last 24 hours or so.

kermitology · 09-09-2010, 12:04 PM

I guess I'm able to see what he's doing with the website as something completely different from his political leanings.

It's like having to related passions: left wing politics, and political engagement in general.

For a hockey parallel, I am pretty passionate about writing about the Flames, but I also enjoy writing in general, not just on the Flames.

kermitology · 09-09-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by First Lady

I have to admit it has me second guessing calgarydemocracy.ca when the one and only administrator calls for eliminating all airports because they are "murderers''.

I believe Jeremy Zhao is also involved.