Calgary votes

[Sundancefisher]

Calgary votes!

Huge lines at our polling station.

Here's hoping for some changes.

[Sundancefisher]

Nenshi is up 2:1 right now.

[Au revoir, Gopher]

Nenshi is up 2:1 right now.

800 to 400 isn't a big deal... they have barely started counting

ARG

[CaberTosser]

Hearing that Druh might finally get the boot. I'd prefer that over whomever wins the mayors seat!

[Sundancefisher]

Elections Calgary site crashed

[DiabeticKripple]

Hearing that Druh might finally get the boot. I'd prefer that over whomever wins the mayors seat!

X2

Same with GCC and Evan Woolley.

Hopefully Farkas can win Ward 11.

[CaberTosser]

X2

Same with GCC and Evan Woolley.

Hopefully Farkas can win Ward 11.

I hope the same for Wooley, that's my ward. It's just that I've hated Druh for far longer.

[DiabeticKripple]

I hope the same for Wooley, that's my ward. It's just that I've hated Druh for far longer.

Druh and Pinhead were terrible. Glad Pinhead isn’t running anymore.

[Big pete]

Oops

[Rig-Rat]

Oops

??? You have a crystal ball? I am watching the live results and only 94 of 266 polls have shown results.. Or you just full of #%$^

[CaberTosser]

So far in the wards that count in who gets replaced, no good decisions have been made. Wooley in a strong lead in ward 8 and Druh in a bit of a lead yet. Its a shame what vote-splitting can do when the incumbent usually gets a strong following........ As far as the wards where the incumbents opted not to run there's at least some hope of change, but the thing is the new councillors will still have their learning curves.

[Gray Wolf]

In the Mayor's contest, Mr. Naheed Kurban Nenshi is building a winning lead. And at the other end, Stan the Man Waciak and Jason GoGo Achtymichuk are fighting it out for last place - http://election.calgary.ca/

We can check the final results at morning coffee :)
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[heretohunt]

In the Mayor's contest, Mr. Naheed Kurban Nenshi is building a winning lead. And at the other end, Stan the Man Waciak and Jason GoGo Achtymichuk are fighting it out for last place - http://election.calgary.ca/

We can check the final results at morning coffee :)
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Nenshi for the win😞

[CaberTosser]

In the Mayor's contest, Mr. Naheed Kurban Nenshi is building a winning lead. And at the other end, Stan the Man Waciak and Jason GoGo Achtymichuk are fighting it out for last place - http://election.calgary.ca/

We can check the final results at morning coffee :)
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That GoGo character was creepy 20-ish years ago when he was stalking a waitress that a buddy of mine worked with. Looks like he's still weird, last place suits him.....

[J0HN_R1]

As of right now, Neshi leads by just over 2000 votes (about 13%)...

NENSHI, Naheed Kurban (*) - 160453 votes

SMITH, Bill - 138960 votes

[crazy_davey]

Nenshi for the win😞

Pretty sad but a sign of the times.

If I said more I would be banned.

[ASAT1]

This is crap and with all the technology nowadays they are still hand counting and using pencil to fill in ,I can't say much more or I'll be banned as well but I want to move from Calgary cause I can't stand this loser of a mayor

[Walleyedude]

I am incredibly disappointed in my fellow Calgarians this morning. I think there's some severe cases of stockholm syndrome in this city...

[CaberTosser]

I am incredibly disappointed in my fellow Calgarians this morning. I think there's some severe cases of stockholm syndrome in this city...

Some people are simply more afraid of change than they are of continuing to endure the wrongs presently committed to them by their present government representative, employer or spouse. "Maybe that other option will be worse?" they think, not wanting to risk the chance of things being equal or even better.

[Deer Hunter]

This city( province and country too) has a bunch more people in it than it did 15 years ago. Most of them have absolutely nothing in common with the previous majority, nevermind the guys on this forum.
When was the last time you walked through a mall or downtown Calgary?
And your somehow surprised Nenshi won?
It's not the Calgary I grew up in...
And there is no changing it.

[altex]

Some people are simply more afraid of change than they are of continuing to endure the wrongs presently committed to them by their present government representative, employer or spouse. "Maybe that other option will be worse?" they think, not wanting to risk the chance of things being equal or even better.

So true

[greendrake]

UCP supporters were saying that this election was going to show Alberta that people want To go back wards in thinking. Apparently not! 2019 check!

[HoytCRX32]

Stunning...simply stunning. I get a kick out of the people who didn't vote for Smith because "he didn't have any experience as mayor"...if this is their critical thinking criteria we will be stuck with Nenshi in perpetuity, or until another mayor decides to run.

Four more years of this....GAWD!!!:angry3:

[calgarygringo]

True but I think many were just scared of changing to a guy they didn't know much about. Everyone talks the talk but when crunch time came they couldn't change. Sucks to be us for 4 more years I guess.

I am incredibly disappointed in my fellow Calgarians this morning. I think there's some severe cases of stockholm syndrome in this city...

[CaberTosser]

Stunning...simply stunning. I get a kick out of the people who didn't vote for Smith because "he didn't have any experience as mayor"...if this is their critical thinking criteria we will be stuck with Nenshi in perpetuity, or until another mayor decides to run.

Four more years of this....GAWD!!!:angry3:


Smith does have to own the results of his vague platform though, he should have had some specific courses of action posted instead of (and I'm paraphrasing here) "We'll work on that". People wanted to know how he'd have 'worked on that'. He had a decent showing but the holes in his game were too big to overlook for some voters.

With the various trolls that popped up in social media feeds for Nenshi one wonders if those were simply lone wolves, arms length supporters of Smith or even something planned. Heck, the dumber sounding Trolls could have even been from Nenshi's side with the intent of making the supporters of the other choice appear utterly witless. One can't trust any anonymous platform these days. Check the profiles of many troll accounts and they're new or just a few months old, have no personal info, few (if any) friends and are about as substantive as a vacuum.

[bluetick]

Nobody will say it But I sure has hell will <THIS ISNT THE Calgary WE ALL KNEW .
This mayor won on race and religion ,Look at the districts that voted and its clear how and why he won and only marginally ,The people that finally voted against this tyrant have made it known he is not as popular as he thinks .

The purple barney ranted on about race and religion as he whimpered his fear of losing ,and thus it helped him win
There its been said now I can be banned for having a voice .

[CaberTosser]

I know of some people who would have voted for Nenshi simply because they'd consider it racist to vote for anyone else when there was a visible minority candidate to support. I did vote for him first round, and I'm drawing a blank on my choices for the previous election but I think that politicians are like underwear and need changing with some regularity. Sadly, we didn't have a Hazel McCallion option (a mayor who was loved by all and served as mayor of Mississauga for 36 years until she retired 3 years ago).

[Walleyedude]

The worst part for me is that Nenshi, and the other dreadful incumbents like Farrell and Colley-Urqhuardt won't look in the mirror and realize what this election was telling them, they'll view it as an affirmation of their ways and continue pushing their agendas even harder.

Even if you throw out the unfortunate vote splitting amongst the "fringe" candidates, almost half the population voted for another candidate simply because he was NOT named Nenshi. Bill Smith completely blew it by being too vague and not seizing the moment, but like I said, Nenshi won't see it that way, he's far too arrogant.

[Fisherdan]

Smith does have to own the results of his vague platform though, he should have had some specific courses of action posted instead of (and I'm paraphrasing here) "We'll work on that". People wanted to know how he'd have 'worked on that'. He had a decent showing but the holes in his game were too big to overlook for some.

You are right. His campaign had huge holes. I voted for him, but really didn’t feel good about it... Hopefully Nenshi got the message on taxes. I doubt it, but we’ll see.

[260 Rem]

Nobody will say it But I sure has hell will <THIS ISNT THE Calgary WE ALL KNEW .
This mayor won on race and religion ,Look at the districts that voted and its clear how and why he won and only marginally ,The people that finally voted against this tyrant have made it known he is not as popular as he thinks .

The purple barney ranted on about race and religion as he whimpered his fear of losing ,and thus it helped him win
There its been said now I can be banned for having a voice .
It seems there has been a lot of that “courting a religion” stuff in politics. Pretty blatant examples in the USA, in Canada, and even Alberta. Is nothing sacred:)

[Scott N]

I was hoping that Smith would win, but not surprised that he lost. I am surprised that Druh Farrell won though, even though that's not my ward. Lots of people out to vote at my voting station though, which despite the results, is good to see.

[play.soccer]

White guilt won this election for nenshi.

[HoytCRX32]

I was hoping that Smith would win, but not surprised that he lost. I am surprised that Druh Farrell won though, even though that's not my ward. Lots of people out to vote at my voting station though, which despite the results, is good to see.

She only gets in because too many people go against her and split the vote...she only won by 800 votes this year...she makes me sick.

[Badgerbadger]

White guilt won this election for nenshi.

What an odd thing to say!

Are you implying that a bunch of white people don't like how things have been in the past, so are giving a different perspective a chance? Are you saying a bunch of white people put their interests aside, because they were overcome with a rush of conscience?

Was there some vast conspiracy? Are white people powerless against ..... um....something?

Can you explain your statement further?

[deaner]

What an odd thing to say!

Are you implying that a bunch of white people don't like how things have been in the past, so are giving a different perspective a chance? Are you saying a bunch of white people put their interests aside, because they were overcome with a rush of conscience?

Was there some vast conspiracy? Are white people powerless against ..... um....something?

Can you explain your statement further?

He could be referring to nenshi telling people they are racist if they don't vote for him.
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/nenshi-warns-voters-about-racists-haters-in-facebook-video

[omega50]

The strongest part of Bill Smith's platform was that he owns a rescue dog named Chance. Talk about grabbing at straws.

He has 4 years to repair the holes in his campaign and offer up more credible tax increase numbers.

Past council hates each other with incredible and fierce passion. That will continue with the new council.

The madness continues.

[elkhunter11]

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22491813_10156880892994762_64717668839878135_n.jpg ?oh=3c681845ba10719cfdd089ac7cd8280f&oe=5A7F32EC

[Badgerbadger]

He could be referring to nenshi telling people they are racist if they don't vote for him.
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/nenshi-warns-voters-about-racists-haters-in-facebook-video

So your saying people are so weak minded that will sway them in such droves?

[Jamie]

Here is the quote from a 18 year old lady who I respect and love very much

"Good to know that 51.4% of the people we know are idiots"

Loved to see that in my texts this AM.

Sigh... Just keep on keeping on I guess.

This is by far and away the WORST council and mayor we have had. But yet each incumbent got back in and so did our mayor.

Smith had a real shot at beating him but his lack of ideas killed him....

I guess I am out of touch with my city and my Province. I used to be so proud of this place. Now I really don't know. Perhaps I am getting old and not as open to new ideas. Not much of a fan of Alberta, Calgary and all her people.

[play.soccer]

What an odd thing to say!

Are you implying that a bunch of white people don't like how things have been in the past, so are giving a different perspective a chance? Are you saying a bunch of white people put their interests aside, because they were overcome with a rush of conscience?

Was there some vast conspiracy? Are white people powerless against ..... um....something?

Can you explain your statement further?

See deaners post.

That's what white guilt is. "If I don't vote for him I'm racist"

[play.soccer]

So your saying people are so weak minded that will sway them in such droves?

Look how many people support Trudeau. Of course there are that many weak minded people out there.

[DiabeticKripple]

Like it or not, Calgary is becoming more liberal and multicultural.

[Gray Wolf]

Like it or not, Calgary is becoming more liberal and multicultural.

That's true, but it actually started to happen about 30 years ago :lol:
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[DiabeticKripple]

That's true, but it actually started to happen about 30 years ago :lol:

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But now, go to cross iron mills in Balzac or Sunridge Mall and the white people are the minority.


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[huntsfurfish]

Elections Calgary site crashed

Russians.






JK

[Badgerbadger]

Look how many people support Trudeau. Of course there are that many weak minded people out there.

I guess you're in for a lot of years of disappointment, regarding politics, then.

[1stLand]

are there any good countries to move to other than the United States?

[Gray Wolf]

But now, go to cross iron mills in Balzac or Sunridge Mall and the white people are the minority.

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:sign0016: to Canada! :wave:

And just in case you missed it, see my sig below :sHa_shakeshout:

[ReconWilly]

Victory speech.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jgflCE7zRpc

[Jigger]

:sign0016: to Canada! :wave:

And just in case you missed it, see my sig below :sHa_shakeshout:

Did you forget to take your meds toady?

[HeavyD111]

are there any good countries to move to other than the United States?

Heard Australia and New Zealand are pretty nice.

[Badgerbadger]

Heard Australia and New Zealand are pretty nice.

I hear they're socialist, so not sure if 1stLand would like that.

[lmtada]

It's changing back slowly. To many are comfortable, no need to change. What exactly has the mayor done wrong for Calgary? No the cowboy is not done yet. Resurgence is taking place just south of us.

http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/10/a_tale_of_two_leaders_trudeau_versus_trump_.html

[Stinky Buffalo]

Look how many people support Trudeau. Of course there are that many weak minded people out there.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0535/6917/products/idiocydemotivator_grande.jpeg?v=1430423036

[ak-71]

Russians.

JK

Nope, we did out share , but apparently even Russians can't fix everything :confused0024:

[huntsfurfish]

Nope, we did out share , but apparently even Russians can't fix everything :confused0024:

Aha, sleepy agent?:)

[robson3954]

[QUOTE=DiabeticKripple;3645679]But now, go to cross iron mills in Balzac or Sunridge Mall and the white people are the minority.

I'll take immigrants over the white trash in the NE who can barely get themselves out of high school. My dog is better educated than them.

[aulrich]

I think I have decided what my long term Municipal election voting pattern will be. Since it seems that in most cases it's a job for life. I will in generally vote against the incumbent. Why, because I am optimistic by nature and I think a politician in fear of their job should do a better job.

I do anticipate the odd time I may like the incumbent and might actually vote for them if the race is close :)

[slough shark]

Here is the quote from a 18 year old lady who I respect and love very much

"Good to know that 51.4% of the people we know are idiots"

Loved to see that in my texts this AM.

Sigh... Just keep on keeping on I guess.

This is by far and away the WORST council and mayor we have had. But yet each incumbent got back in and so did our mayor.

Smith had a real shot at beating him but his lack of ideas killed him....

I guess I am out of touch with my city and my Province. I used to be so proud of this place. Now I really don't know. Perhaps I am getting old and not as open to new ideas. Not much of a fan of Alberta, Calgary and all her people.

Many of the people who were born and or grew up in Calgary have left the city as it isn't close to the same city I grew up in. I moved to airdrie around 4 years ago and wouldn't move back, I'm not the only one, the bedroom communities are full of people like me. Albertans have surrendered their cities to peoplle who didn't grow up in Alberta

[ak-71]

I am obviously not from here, but even from my point of view Calgary and Alberta have changed a lot in last 8 years and not in the direction I would like it to. I am getting really concerned about next provincial elections. I have a feeling that if it goes wrong - Alberta may be screwed beyond the point of no return.

[HatchMatcher]

Racism sure is ugly in this place.

[ak-71]

HatchMatcher,
https://coub.com/view/znihjw

[Sundancefisher]

I had a neighbor tell me to vote Nenshi cause Smith lied.

I asked "lied about what".

He said Smith said taxes went up 51% in 7 years but he checked and his taxes only went up 11%.

I pointed out the budget went up 51%. If your house price went down you paid less than a 51% increase. If it stayed at average or above average you went up. His home didn't appreciate as much as others...therefore his bump was only 11%.

Next election...hopefully people will finally of had enough.

[Scott N]

Racism sure is ugly in this place.

How so? I only noticed someone mention "white trash" from the NE. The mods are good at cleaning up racist quotes. Of course when someone considers everything "racist", it takes way from true, ugly racism that exists on the world.

[agentsmith]

How so? I only noticed someone mention "white trash" from the NE. The mods are good at cleaning up racist quotes. Of course when someone considers everything "racist", it takes way from true, ugly racism that exists on the world.I presume he means the multiple comments about how Calgary has changed, this isn't the city I grew up in, so I've moved out or am considering moving, etc. Strongly implying that what's changed isn't the politics, but the demographics. God forbid you should have to live in the same city as brown people. Sharia law is right around the corner, doncha know.

[artie]

I know guys who were working out of town who drove back to vote for Nenshi. They figure he was the only one who would stand up to the flames owners and the NHL under Betman. When you hear of some of the things the flames ownership wanted like a cut from the stampede board lotteries you have to lose respect for flames ownership. Myself I think this should be a wake up call for all conservatives. In the next provincial election it is not a given that the wildrose/conservatives will get in. They have to do a lot of work to win back the voters or here we go again with the NDP