04-25-2023, 06:15 PM
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#9041
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: losing CPHL bets
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Originally Posted by Cappy
Serious question. Smith has forced me to volunteer for the NDP this election.
I live in Calgary Buffalo and pretty sure Joe Ceci is ok with volunteers and his chances at election. Do any of you know any NDP MLA candidates in Calgary who are needing more hands on deck?
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I'd say hit up any of the toss up or leaning UCP ridings and add your volunteer support there.
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04-25-2023, 06:17 PM
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#9042
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Originally Posted by Yoho
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Holy jumping the gun batman.
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04-25-2023, 06:20 PM
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#9043
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"We did it, Calgary! We set fire to about a billion dollars of your money! Vote for us!"
Gee whiz, no thanks, Danielle.
FFS.
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04-25-2023, 06:20 PM
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#9044
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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I think this is easily diffused for Notley though. Just chime in and say that you support the deal and think it’s great for the city, etc. Politically, that’s a no-brainer. I’m personally not thrilled about it, but now that a deal is done I’m also personally supportive and think it sounds like an exciting project. The NDP can’t very well be against this now?
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04-25-2023, 06:22 PM
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#9045
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
"We did it, Calgary! We set fire to about a billion dollars of your money! Vote for us!"
Gee whiz, no thanks, Danielle.
FFS.
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Technically it wasn't set on fire, it was just our tax dollars gift wrapped and handed to people who make far more money than any of us will see in our lives, so they can make far more money than any of our decedents will ever see in their lives. The system works!
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04-25-2023, 06:23 PM
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#9046
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Originally Posted by Slava
I think this is easily diffused for Notley though. Just chime in and say that you support the deal and think it’s great for the city, etc. Politically, that’s a no-brainer. I’m personally not thrilled about it, but now that a deal is done I’m also personally supportive and think it sounds like an exciting project. The NDP can’t very well be against this now?
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I'm sure the strategy team is worknig on this full time tonight. I agree it shouldn't be hard to neutralize, but you never know with politicians.
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04-25-2023, 08:00 PM
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#9047
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All I can get
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NDP Leader Rachel Notley said her party is committed to revitalizing Calgary's downtown, but she also took note of the the project's growing price tag.
"And while the original version laid out a 50-50 private-public partnership, taxpayers are now responsible for more than 70 per cent of the cost," Notley said in a statement.
"The commitment has increased. We believe all voters would expect their elected representatives to do due diligence on the economics and fiscal value of a capital project this size."
Notley said the NDP would review the deal and consult with Albertans in the coming days.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...csec-1.6821925
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04-25-2023, 08:28 PM
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#9048
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: losing CPHL bets
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eh, forget it
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Last edited by dsavillian; 04-25-2023 at 08:29 PM.
Reason: not worth the debate
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04-25-2023, 08:38 PM
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#9049
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: North America
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Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
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Elvis has a better chance of coming back now.
Sorry.
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04-25-2023, 08:44 PM
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#9050
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Franchise Player
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I wonder if this blatant bribery backfires.
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04-25-2023, 09:03 PM
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#9051
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
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The question now is would Notley honour the deal if she wins.
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04-25-2023, 09:25 PM
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#9052
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cranbrook
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Its funny because it probably doesn't matter too much, it seems half the people like it and half hate the price tag. I doubt this moves the needle much.
You know, those people who are fiscal conservatives and concerned with the price tag like the NDP. And those who like the flash and willing to spend like drunken sailors, you know, the UCP.
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04-25-2023, 09:31 PM
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#9053
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All I can get
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Originally Posted by Dion
The question now is would Notley honour the deal if she wins.
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Probably best to play their cards close to the vest. The Smith government has plenty of internal critics.
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04-25-2023, 10:07 PM
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#9054
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Loves Teh Chat!
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One would hope this blatant vote buy moves the needle to orange outside of Calgary but alas, this is Alberta
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04-25-2023, 10:30 PM
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#9055
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: St. George's, Grenada
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We saw Calgarians get upset the last time a politician tried to carry water for csec. Will be interesting to see if that's the case again
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04-25-2023, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by btimbit
We saw Calgarians get upset the last time a politician tried to carry water for csec. Will be interesting to see if that's the case again
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We're also the city that voted against bidding on the Olympic games, which would have given us a lot more infrastructure at a much lower percentage of the overall costs.
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04-25-2023, 10:40 PM
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#9057
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Even the polls on CP, a bastion of support for the Flames, have generally been against the handouts. Smith has greatly overestimated the positive political impact from this. It's much more likely to be greatly negative.
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04-25-2023, 10:40 PM
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#9058
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by btimbit
We saw Calgarians get upset the last time a politician tried to carry water for csec. Will be interesting to see if that's the case again
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If Calgary is home to the mythical fiscally conservative socially liberal voter then this deal will hurt votes.
Just give us 300 million more for trains.
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04-25-2023, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by nik-
Even the polls on CP, a bastion of support for the Flames, have generally been against the handouts. Smith has greatly overestimated the positive political impact from this. It's much more likely to be greatly negative.
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Hey, don't discount all the posters who are offering up compelling arguments for the arena such as, "shut up and enjoy it." They're about to turn the tide of public opinion. I can really feel it.
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04-25-2023, 10:55 PM
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#9060
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: St. George's, Grenada
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I'm not even upset at the arena deal, maybe because we've known for over a decade it was never going to be a good deal so I've just accepted it.
What I don't understand is the same people that throw a temper tantrum and shout "muh taxes" if a city worker stops for a coffee break are the same ones applauding this level of corporate welfare and telling everyone else to just get over it
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