Nenshi's NDP ideals shines through...Spendshi is going to ruin Calgary

[Sundancefisher]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/suspending-calgary-s-public-art-policy-during-economic-slump-slammed-by-nenshi-1.2963117

Our Calgary Mayor Spendshi is going to ruin us.

He is quoted as follows:

"There's a lot of people really hurting out in the community. There's a lot of challenges and there's a lot of nervousness out in the community about what's going to happen with the economy," he said. "And I'm not comfortable with using that nervousness as an excuse to go after a program that really it has nothing to do with."

Does he not get where the money comes from? When someone loses there job or has a significant reduction in income the first thing they do is cut out discretionary income.

Who wants to spend their tax dollars on another $500,000 metal ring?

The rate of tax bleed in Calgary is going up and up. Some like Peter Demong seem to be speaking common sense...Spendcott and Spendshi see the tax money as an NDP spending free for all.

They just don't get it.

Calgarians need to open their eyes before we are spent into a debt abyss

[Coulee]

The biggest problem with Nenshi is that his ego wouldn't fit inside the Grand Canyon. And if you don't agree with him it's because you're not clever enough to see things his way. I would gladly trade him for the Edmonton Oilers.

[Sundancefisher]

The biggest problem with Nenshi is that his ego wouldn't fit inside the Grand Canyon. And if you don't agree with him it's because you're not clever enough to see things his way. I would gladly trade him for the Edmonton Oilers.

In my humble opinion I think he sees anyone who is not in favour of being heavily taxed an elitist.

I agree that he believe he is always right and will not budge.

[jethunter]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/suspending-calgary-s-public-art-policy-during-economic-slump-slammed-by-nenshi-1.2963117

Our Calgary Mayor Spendshi is going to ruin us.

He is quoted as follows:

"There's a lot of people really hurting out in the community. There's a lot of challenges and there's a lot of nervousness out in the community about what's going to happen with the economy," he said. "And I'm not comfortable with using that nervousness as an excuse to go after a program that really it has nothing to do with."

Does he not get where the money comes from? When someone loses there job or has a significant reduction in income the first thing they do is cut out discretionary income.

Who wants to spend their tax dollars on another $500,000 metal ring?

The rate of tax bleed in Calgary is going up and up. Some like Peter Demong seem to be speaking common sense...Spendcott and Spendshi see the tax money as an NDP spending free for all.

They just don't get it.

Calgarians need to open their eyes before we are spent into a debt abyss

Calgary's experiment with socialist idealism is going to turn into 22 karat schat just like it has everywhere else it was tried.

Everyone knew that this loser was was a spending bomb waiting to happen. I blame the simplistic minded dumasrses that voted him in.

[Redfrog]

I wish we could have a redneck Nenshi and one of those blue ring thingies for BODO, said no one EVER.:snapoutofit:

[propliner]

Socialism works great until you run out of other people's money.

Pile on the debt and tax, tax, tax.

I felt the same way about Calgary voters after round two as I did about America's voters after round two. Some people just don't learn.

[Redfrog]

Socialism works great until you run out of other people's money.

Pile on the debt and tax, tax, tax.

I felt the same way about Calgary voters after round two as I did about America's voters after round two. Some people just don't learn.

I have to wonder if these folks get re elected because the stupid voters are also the active ones?

I hear a lot of whining about election results, but I have to wonder how much the whiners do to change things.

BTw I agree with you.

[lmtada]

I was visiting Calgary when Nenshi was elected. My colleagues were complaining. I asked did you vote. They declined, did not vote. If you don't want him, then vote No. Tell 5-10 friends to vote no also. You have the power to change. WHat are you going to do about it ?? :angry3::argue2::thinking-006::sign0176:

[Richard B.]

posting opinions on public boards like this is good but voting and working for politicians you like is better

[HalfBreed]

When does the saddle dome come up for replacement? That's some added taxes Edmonton is dealing with, what a joke.

[pgavey]

What's with you guys dont you know he is the worlds best mayor?
Have to wonder where who came up with that?

[rugatika]

What's with you guys dont you know he is the worlds best mayor?
Have to wonder where who came up with that?

Europeeins

[dodger]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/suspending-calgary-s-public-art-policy-during-economic-slump-slammed-by-nenshi-1.2963117

Our Calgary Mayor Spendshi is going to ruin us.

He is quoted as follows:

"There's a lot of people really hurting out in the community. There's a lot of challenges and there's a lot of nervousness out in the community about what's going to happen with the economy," he said. "And I'm not comfortable with using that nervousness as an excuse to go after a program that really it has nothing to do with."

Does he not get where the money comes from? When someone loses there job or has a significant reduction in income the first thing they do is cut out discretionary income.

Who wants to spend their tax dollars on another $500,000 metal ring?

The rate of tax bleed in Calgary is going up and up. Some like Peter Demong seem to be speaking common sense...Spendcott and Spendshi see the tax money as an NDP spending free for all.

They just don't get it.

Calgarians need to open their eyes before we are spent into a debt abyss



Thanks for taking me from :) to :angry3: for posting this thread. The purple queen is going to destroy this city.

Now I'm pizzed.

Dodger.

[From The Hip]

If Spenshi the socialist got hit by a bus outside Silly Hall.....I would not shed a tear nor feel bad in any way.

FTH

[Sundancefisher]

Thanks for taking me from :) to :angry3: for posting this thread. The purple queen is going to destroy this city.

Now I'm pizzed.

Dodger.

There is a poll on the article. Maybe...just maybe those two can see reality if they read the poll results.

[Cowtown guy]

I blame the simplistic minded dumasrses that voted him in.

I am happy to say it wasn't me.

I get a kick out of the idiots that say how great he did during the flood when asked what he has done for the city. What he did well was know exactly where the TV crews would be and showed up for every photo op he could.

[Cowtown guy]

I was visiting Calgary when Nenshi was elected. My colleagues were complaining. I asked did you vote. They declined, did not vote. If you don't want him, then vote No. Tell 5-10 friends to vote no also. You have the power to change. WHat are you going to do about it ?? :angry3::argue2::thinking-006::sign0176:

Agreed. I can gripe. I have never, ever missed an election.
I don't get how some of these folks complain but never do anything to help facilitate change.

[brownbomber]

I have to wonder if these folks get re elected because the stupid voters are also the active ones?

I hear a lot of whining about election results, but I have to wonder how much the whiners do to change things.

BTw I agree with you.

Either Calgary has gone trudeau or the clear thinking voters are too lazy to vote.

[avb3]

Europeeins
Which ones?

There are a number doing really well. Really well in fact, and they are all over the board politically.

[osterous]

My God! Am I the only one on this forum who is over 30? When was the last time we had a fiscally prudent mayor who was willing/able to influence council to move in a more prudent direction? Sykes perhaps? And even then I wonder. True, a mayor has only one vote but a lot of influence and unfortunately, has too often used it to give us such wonderful things like pedestrian bridges. Basically, they all want to spend like the perverbial drunken sailors. Next election, find out who is running for council in your ward and get involved.

[avb3]

My God! Am I the only one on this forum who is over 30? When was the last time we had a fiscally prudent mayor who was willing/able to influence council to move in a more prudent direction? Sykes perhaps? And even then I wonder. True, a mayor has only one vote but a lot of influence and unfortunately, has too often used it to give us such wonderful things like pedestrian bridges. Basically, they all want to spend like the perverbial drunken sailors. Next election, find out who is running for council in your ward and get involved.
Be glad you don't live in St. Albert. After fifty years, I gave up on that city. They even fired the best economic development manager they had, who was recognized nationally with awards, essentially shuttered that department. I was involved in their economic development board and support from council was lip was service only.

The st. Albert mayor views Nenshi as his idol. ( personal communication)

[Knownonscents]

So, in all honesty. I didn't vote the last 2 years. I'm also not sitting hear griping either. Not that I'm happy with the current state of affairs.

That being said. Does anyone have a better option or solution? I don't. I didn't see a lesser evil then nenshi but I'm not highly informed on the topic currently either.

I think if a person has a problem with something, rather then just complaining about it they should be at least recommending some form of solution.

If you have a problem, don't just sit there and pout. Suggest how/who to fix it.....if you can't.... Get on with your day. ;)

[Sundancefisher]

So, in all honesty. I didn't vote the last 2 years. I'm also not sitting hear griping either. Not that I'm happy with the current state of affairs.

That being said. Does anyone have a better option or solution? I don't. I didn't see a lesser evil then nenshi but I'm not highly informed on the topic currently either.

I think if a person has a problem with something, rather then just complaining about it they should be at least recommending some form of solution.

If you have a problem, don't just sit there and pout. Suggest how/who to fix it.....if you can't.... Get on with your day. ;)

Lol. Let's vote someone in who is more fiscally conservative. Not Nenshi. We will see who that is the next election.
I will also suggest fixing the problem by convincing guys like you to vote rather than passively say you can't change anything so why bother.

The first step is a success insofar as you read this thread.

[stuckincity]

If you saw stenshi drowning in the river, and had to make a choice between saving his life or taking an award winning photograph, what focal length would you use?

[omega50]

Jeepers
Sounds like someone is still mired in the bitter batter of a unrequited lust for Barb Higgins.

Anything to deflect from the profits of big oil

:sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout:

Just kidding.
Please oh Please merciful god -Do not let this be the tinder that ignites yet another misguided rant directed to challenge everyone on the planet to post a % profit snapshot( post bonus) of a poor misunderstood oil company.
Thank you God
A frank and open discussion revealing the intricacies of the stickleback would certainly be appreciated.:)

[Winch101]

I draw a comparison to the career of Glen Murray , former mayor
Of Winnipeg .


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Murray_%28politician%29

Nenshis detractors are mired in a bevy of non relevant issues
that they believe make him unsuited for the job .
At least the work of council and mayor is not being done in
A 100 yr. old watering hole .....a la Ralph .
Over educated under intelligenced .
There is no doubt he likely will end a Liberal MP , likely in
Toronto . To me he epitomizes the dilemmas of having socialist
Or Liberal ideals in a conservative environment .
He is on full coast now , he is definitely not a favourite of the
Bussiness hierarchy here . He's done .

[artie]

I voted for Nanshi as I did not want Higgins to become mayor. That's all we would have needed was another announcer as mayor. I hope the next time around someone will run for mayor who can and would do a good job.

[Knownonscents]

Sundance, my point is this.

Is there specifically some other candidate that would be doing a better job. Who did you vote for at the last election? At the time I was indifferent. I think we could have a far worse mayor. I am open to change but frankly I havent seen any other candidate I would prefer. As a matter of fact. I did vote for him when he became mayor.

So, my voting frequency aside..... I legitimately asked a question. Does anyone have a solution? I was hoping for a legitimate answer. Rather then attacking me by saying things like "guys like You". Cause frankly, you don't know me.

I don't think the "solution" you gave is adequate. Vote someone else is your solution. If there is no one else better. Then what is your solution? So not trying to pick a fight but back to my original point. Rather then just complain about something YOUR unhappy with, please recommend a solution.

The current state of world affairs is something we could sit over beers and complain about til 2016. And when people have legit solutions to problems it's worth listening to those solutions and acting upon them. But as mentioned. I haven't heard a solution yet.

Also, fyi. I'm not really the kinda guy that thinks I can't change things so I say why bother. As a matter of fact I am the kind of guy that does change things when I have problems to eliminate the problems from my life.
Can I hop over to Syria change that situation. No. I actually can't. Do I feel like why bother. No. I don't. I feel like I better do the best job I can do living my life and raising my kids over here because that is what I can do. And frankly, what I want to do. My life is pretty great despite the woes of the world and frankly nenshi doesn't even come close to being a bad guy in my books. Could there be "someone better suited". Sure. Don't know who that is just yet. Do you?

[Sundancefisher]

If you saw stenshi drowning in the river, and had to make a choice between saving his life or taking an award winning photograph, what focal length would you use?

I would absolutely always save him as I would want others to do for me.

I just feel I want him spending my money prudently. The poll said calgarians want council to NOT spend money on art project during these tough times.

He says he listens. Now the question is will he ignore us and feel he is smarter and do what he wants or promote his arts agenda at the expense of my tax rate.

[Okotokian]

Nenshi seems to have actually accomplished little except make enemies. He loves to use the Bully Pulpit, accent on the bully part. If you disagree with him he smears you. Not a Leader.

[MAC]

i don't think the "solution" you gave is adequate. vote someone else is your solution.truthfully it is the only solution. That is the system we have. if there is no one else better.that is your opinion, in my opinion anyone is better then what is your solution? So not trying to pick a fight but back to my original point. Rather then just complain about something your unhappy with, please recommend a solution.


You keep asking for a solution. The only available options for a change of politician is their steping down or vote them out.
The next best thing is making your voice heard by letter writing, internet, special interest groups, get your message out.
Vote and be heard. After that its all complaining.
I don't believe he will run again. He has a better than good chance of losing and his ego cant take that.

Edit, Sorry maybe not just anyone, if Druh Farrell were to get elected Mayor
I would seriously consider moving.

MAC

[Sundancefisher]

Sundance, my point is this.

Is there specifically some other candidate that would be doing a better job. Who did you vote for at the last election? At the time I was indifferent. I think we could have a far worse mayor. I am open to change but frankly I havent seen any other candidate I would prefer. As a matter of fact. I did vote for him when he became mayor.

So, my voting frequency aside..... I legitimately asked a question. Does anyone have a solution? I was hoping for a legitimate answer. Rather then attacking me by saying things like "guys like You". Cause frankly, you don't know me.

I don't think the "solution" you gave is adequate. Vote someone else is your solution. If there is no one else better. Then what is your solution? So not trying to pick a fight but back to my original point. Rather then just complain about something YOUR unhappy with, please recommend a solution.

The current state of world affairs is something we could sit over beers and complain about til 2016. And when people have legit solutions to problems it's worth listening to those solutions and acting upon them. But as mentioned. I haven't heard a solution yet.

Also, fyi. I'm not really the kinda guy that thinks I can't change things so I say why bother. As a matter of fact I am the kind of guy that does change things when I have problems to eliminate the problems from my life.
Can I hop over to Syria change that situation. No. I actually can't. Do I feel like why bother. No. I don't. I feel like I better do the best job I can do living my life and raising my kids over here because that is what I can do. And frankly, what I want to do. My life is pretty great despite the woes of the world and frankly nenshi doesn't even come close to being a bad guy in my books. Could there be "someone better suited". Sure. Don't know who that is just yet. Do you?

Actually whether you intended to our not you called me griping. You don't know me either...and I am an action kinda guy. I am proactive. In elections when I see a need I participate...volunteer and help create change. I did not vote Spendshi...and never will after what I have seen.

At this point...any fiscal conservative would be better. Who will run next time is hard to see. Maybe Peter Demong should run. He seems to have a smart mind when it comes to finances.

So the solution is...be active in politics. Help volunteer for your candidate. Don't be apathetic. Find someone who is not NDP. Right now we are in the educate phase. The see the writing on the wall phase. The pay attention and remember phase...cause unfortunately voters have a very short attention span.

[Badback]

Wow I've seen changes the last few days on this forum...Sundancefisherman getting political, Talking Moose not talking in third person, Oki taking a break...What the hell is happening...:scared0015:

[Knownonscents]

OK. I'd like to back this up a second here. I've stepped into something that was not my intent and have realized that my original post would have been better suited elsewhere.... perhaps its own thread.

My original point was that- no further offence intended sundance- here is yet another post of someone complaining about something but not giving a solution to the problem they are complaining about.

I'm just tired of it. I joined this forum for other reasons then to get all hot and heavy into political debates. Its not why I come here.

I understand that things like this are all valid and very important topics but I actually come here for other stuff. I get sucked into it as easily as the next person and so generally speaking I'm trying to avoid that.... Time and place.

"A quick little story....

My wife has a facebook account. we used it(past tense) for connecting to family and friends and such, maybe a little humor but unfortunately every time we opened it up it was painfully frustrating.
( SIDE NOTE: I have 2 VEGAN sister inlaws/ facebook preachers)( how the hell did both my wifes brothers manage to screw up so bad......)
So on top of the Vegans( who don't even get along, because each is a better vegan then the other!!)posting constant vegan propaganda and stirring up debates with everyone else on the planet you then have the few friends that choose to use facebook as there therapist.
"FML I burnt my toast this morning.....what a terrible day"
"I hate Christmas FML"
"Oh Jen has a new boyfriend again.....)
2 days later " Oh Jen just let the planet know shes now single again. Oh and yup, men are scum again..."

It got to the point that we would have to wade through all this negative crap to find one little thing that's positive. So rather then picking fights with our friends and family (which is very very tempting) we decided that just shutting it down was a more productive way to spend our time.

So, I was away from this site and my computer mostly for a quite a long time now and figured I'd come back here as it is one of my favorite places online. Its full of great people that are mostly like minded, helpful info, lots of cool toys to look at, some humor, awesome recipes and ......... politics.

I'm tired of sifting through the woes of the world to find something enjoyable.
So here is my complaint. Stop complaining!
That being said, here is my thoughts on a solution. There is probably 10 valid reasons why this cant happen but its my thoughts at a solution to make this a better place.
To the mods: can we add a discussion area and separate things?
I've seen on other boards a general discussion(no politics) and they had a separate area for it. Maybe having serious and not so serious categories?

I understand the importance of it and people should talk about these things but.... all the negativity over and over again.

Generally speaking, I think we all walk around a little angrier every day because we are constantly allowing our selves to get immersed in the flood of negativity that spews from all forms of media.

We don't need to turn a blind eye in ignorance but we don't need to be constantly force fed either... Like I originally said," get on with your day".

Our days are all numbered. try and enjoy a few more.

[Sundancefisher]

Wow I've seen changes the last few days on this forum...Sundancefisherman getting political, Talking Moose not talking in third person, Oki taking a break...What the hell is happening...:scared0015:

Ha ha. Too funny. Now when are you going fishing so we can talk politics?

[Sundancefisher]

OK. I'd like to back this up a second here. I've stepped into something that was not my intent and have realized that my original post would have been better suited elsewhere.... perhaps its own thread.

My original point was that- no further offence intended sundance- here is yet another post of someone complaining about something but not giving a solution to the problem they are complaining about.

I'm just tired of it. I joined this forum for other reasons then to get all hot and heavy into political debates. Its not why I come here.

I understand that things like this are all valid and very important topics but I actually come here for other stuff. I get sucked into it as easily as the next person and so generally speaking I'm trying to avoid that.... Time and place.

"A quick little story....

My wife has a facebook account. we used it(past tense) for connecting to family and friends and such, maybe a little humor but unfortunately every time we opened it up it was painfully frustrating.
( SIDE NOTE: I have 2 VEGAN sister inlaws/ facebook preachers)( how the hell did both my wifes brothers manage to screw up so bad......)
So on top of the Vegans( who don't even get along, because each is a better vegan then the other!!)posting constant vegan propaganda and stirring up debates with everyone else on the planet you then have the few friends that choose to use facebook as there therapist.
"FML I burnt my toast this morning.....what a terrible day"
"I hate Christmas FML"
"Oh Jen has a new boyfriend again.....)
2 days later " Oh Jen just let the planet know shes now single again. Oh and yup, men are scum again..."

It got to the point that we would have to wade through all this negative crap to find one little thing that's positive. So rather then picking fights with our friends and family (which is very very tempting) we decided that just shutting it down was a more productive way to spend our time.

So, I was away from this site and my computer mostly for a quite a long time now and figured I'd come back here as it is one of my favorite places online. Its full of great people that are mostly like minded, helpful info, lots of cool toys to look at, some humor, awesome recipes and ......... politics.

I'm tired of sifting through the woes of the world to find something enjoyable.
So here is my complaint. Stop complaining!
That being said, here is my thoughts on a solution. There is probably 10 valid reasons why this cant happen but its my thoughts at a solution to make this a better place.
To the mods: can we add a discussion area and separate things?
I've seen on other boards a general discussion(no politics) and they had a separate area for it. Maybe having serious and not so serious categories?

I understand the importance of it and people should talk about these things but.... all the negativity over and over again.

Generally speaking, I think we all walk around a little angrier every day because we are constantly allowing our selves to get immersed in the flood of negativity that spews from all forms of media.

We don't need to turn a blind eye in ignorance but we don't need to be constantly force fed either... Like I originally said," get on with your day".

Our days are all numbered. try and enjoy a few more.

You are very much entitled to your opinion.

Would it not be great if we had just a positive only news station.

[Sundancefisher]

Yes. 54.57% (2,040 votes)


No. 28.3% (1,058 votes)


Reduce but don't eliminate art spending. 17.12% (640 votes)


Total Votes: 3,738


Poll results show what voters want.

[realitysucks]

The other night I received a phone from a pollster and the questions they asked pertained to the fact the nenshi will not seek reelection. When I cheered she said that was a common reaction.
Hopefully they are correct and we can see the likes of druh and here likes are gone.
Another case in point when demong asked to revisit the waste of our money on public art, all of a sudden we were told that they just found $20,000,000.00 in potential savings. Where did this money come from, why could they not find this money during budget talks and finally, who every found this money should be fired as a few months back during the budget and tax debate they were silent.
It makes you wonder how much more in savings is there.

[wildside2014]

Yes. 54.57% (2,040 votes)


No. 28.3% (1,058 votes)


Reduce but don't eliminate art spending. 17.12% (640 votes)


Total Votes: 3,738


Poll results show what voters want.

lol since when would anyone on this forum take a CBC poll the bank? From circular anti marijuana posts, to broader than broad 'Any fiscal conservative'......lol youre so out to lunch sundance. Ill let Redford know she has your vote going forward lol. Holy cow man.

[pseelk]

If you saw stenshi drowning in the river, and had to make a choice between saving his life or taking an award winning photograph, what focal length would you use?

I would use autofocus just to make sure I got the shot.:sHa_sarcasticlol:

[Winch101]

Apparently ,you won't be paying his legal bills ..


This should be good .....two. Nutters....


http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/03/02/nenshi-granted-jury-trial_n_6786226.html

[propliner]

Nenshi seems to have actually accomplished little except make enemies. He loves to use the Bully Pulpit, accent on the bully part. If you disagree with him he smears you. Not a Leader.

Shades of purple.

[Wild&Free]

This is an example of Sundance putting the cart before the horse. Nenshi did not elect himself, the people of calgary did and that's where the blame lies. politicians provide a mandate voters decide on which they like. It seems that a majority of calgarians who voted wanted Nenshi. democratic process at work.

[MAC]

democratic process at work well technically true that is our process.


nenshi did not elect himself, the people of calgary did well not really true, a group of calgarians did and that's where the blame lies. Politicians provide a mandate voters decide on which they like Manipulating the facts, can sway alot of voters. . It seems that a majority of calgarians who voted wanted nenshi.It is more accurate to say the majority of voters that came out did not want Nenshi. 140263 out of 354090 is not a majority. However we all know the outcome of our democratic system and the vote splitting gets a lower percentage of the populations choice elected. .

Spendshi got elected by painting a picture that alot of first time voters liked.
As much as I dont like the result I cant complain about the process as it is the best we have. This picture he paints is where Sundance, myself and many others have a problem with as it is manipulative, and he is very good at that. The only reason he is where he is at. His type of politics is a High school popularity contest and image is all important.
Sundance has not put any cart in front of the horse as we are only disappointed with his performance and fed up with his garbage.
Nenshi campaigned as a fiscal conservative and NOTHING could be further from the truth. Maciver and Higgins campaigned against the airport tunnel as 500 million was too much for the results, Nenshi campaigned on the fact that it would not cost 500 million, only 240 million, because we would already be spending 260 million on the interchanges so we cant count that He will hold a press conference to gush about the 28% of calgarians that support his cycle track idea and how significant that is, but will tantrum if you mention the 72% that dont. He would prefer it not be mentioned as his picture is now distorted.
People seem to forget that he is not a very democratic politician as anything that he wants will get rammed threw if he has any power to. Council eliminated fluoride from Calgary's water system, regardless of your stance on the issue, ANY item brought in by vote as this was, needs to be put back to the citizens for a vote again. " THIS IS TO IMPORTANT TO PUT UP FOR A VOTE" was the reasoning for council not listening to the people.
The city of Calgary conducted a poll for input as to what to do with the 52 million dollar cut in taxes by the province. The overwhelming #1 choice was give it back. That did not happen. He painted a picture as to why he would not listen to Calgarians and moved on.
He is a Bully, and I said it before. He is not likely to run again as any chance at losing would be to hard to take. He would prefer to exit on the picture he painted of being the most popular Mayor ever and ride that to the bank.
I don't believe he really is interested in the good of Calgary or Calgarians.
He is only interested in leaving a legacy at any cost. The cost is what's killing us.

mac

[Wild&Free]

Mac, much of what you say also applies to the federal conservatives who won with just better then 40% of the popular vote on a turnout of 61% which means less then 30% of voters represent the majority.

Politicians lie, and the cart is before the horse as the voters in Calgary bought into those lies. Unless a politician willfully implements parliamentary reforms to ensure more credibility before a campaign starts, it will keep happening.

It's a popularity contest really, not an actual job interview.

[MAC]

Mac, much of what you say also applies to the federal conservatives who won with just better then 40% of the popular vote on a turnout of 61% which means less then 30% of voters represent the majority.

Politicians lie, and the cart is before the horse as the voters in Calgary bought into those lies. Unless a politician willfully implements parliamentary reforms to ensure more credibility before a campaign starts, it will keep happening.

It's a popularity contest really, not an actual job interview.

Yup you are right on all counts. Lord knows I pray for the Libs, NDP and PQ to split enough votes to get the Conservatives by with a majority.
I guess my point was to let anyone that does not live in Calgary know Nenshi is not nearly as loved or perfect as the media, polls and Europeans may have everyone believe. He is no better than anyone else. Other than maybe self promotion, He is King in that regard.

[Badback]

Spendshi got elected by painting a picture that alot of first time voters liked.
As much as I dont like the result I cant complain about the process as it is the best we have. This picture he paints is where Sundance, myself and many others have a problem with as it is manipulative, and he is very good at that. The only reason he is where he is at. His type of politics is a High school popularity contest and image is all important.
Sundance has not put any cart in front of the horse as we are only disappointed with his performance and fed up with his garbage.
Nenshi campaigned as a fiscal conservative and NOTHING could be further from the truth. Maciver and Higgins campaigned against the airport tunnel as 500 million was too much for the results, Nenshi campaigned on the fact that it would not cost 500 million, only 240 million, because we would already be spending 260 million on the interchanges so we cant count that He will hold a press conference to gush about the 28% of calgarians that support his cycle track idea and how significant that is, but will tantrum if you mention the 72% that dont. He would prefer it not be mentioned as his picture is now distorted.
People seem to forget that he is not a very democratic politician as anything that he wants will get rammed threw if he has any power to. Council eliminated fluoride from Calgary's water system, regardless of your stance on the issue, ANY item brought in by vote as this was, needs to be put back to the citizens for a vote again. " THIS IS TO IMPORTANT TO PUT UP FOR A VOTE" was the reasoning for council not listening to the people.
The city of Calgary conducted a poll for input as to what to do with the 52 million dollar cut in taxes by the province. The overwhelming #1 choice was give it back. That did not happen. He painted a picture as to why he would not listen to Calgarians and moved on.
He is a Bully, and I said it before. He is not likely to run again as any chance at losing would be to hard to take. He would prefer to exit on the picture he painted of being the most popular Mayor ever and ride that to the bank.
I don't believe he really is interested in the good of Calgary or Calgarians.
He is only interested in leaving a legacy at any cost. The cost is what's killing us.

mac

Well written Mac....

[roper1]

Spendshi got elected by painting a picture that alot of first time voters liked.
As much as I dont like the result I cant complain about the process as it is the best we have. This picture he paints is where Sundance, myself and many others have a problem with as it is manipulative, and he is very good at that. The only reason he is where he is at. His type of politics is a High school popularity contest and image is all important.
Sundance has not put any cart in front of the horse as we are only disappointed with his performance and fed up with his garbage.
Nenshi campaigned as a fiscal conservative and NOTHING could be further from the truth. Maciver and Higgins campaigned against the airport tunnel as 500 million was too much for the results, Nenshi campaigned on the fact that it would not cost 500 million, only 240 million, because we would already be spending 260 million on the interchanges so we cant count that He will hold a press conference to gush about the 28% of calgarians that support his cycle track idea and how significant that is, but will tantrum if you mention the 72% that dont. He would prefer it not be mentioned as his picture is now distorted.
People seem to forget that he is not a very democratic politician as anything that he wants will get rammed threw if he has any power to. Council eliminated fluoride from Calgary's water system, regardless of your stance on the issue, ANY item brought in by vote as this was, needs to be put back to the citizens for a vote again. " THIS IS TO IMPORTANT TO PUT UP FOR A VOTE" was the reasoning for council not listening to the people.
The city of Calgary conducted a poll for input as to what to do with the 52 million dollar cut in taxes by the province. The overwhelming #1 choice was give it back. That did not happen. He painted a picture as to why he would not listen to Calgarians and moved on.
He is a Bully, and I said it before. He is not likely to run again as any chance at losing would be to hard to take. He would prefer to exit on the picture he painted of being the most popular Mayor ever and ride that to the bank.
I don't believe he really is interested in the good of Calgary or Calgarians.
He is only interested in leaving a legacy at any cost. The cost is what's killing us.

mac

Yessir