en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/953184 Comments by Ottawa_Centrist http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/ch-ch-changes/#IDComment150352016 It's either that or we all comment that we agree with you 110 %. O'Doyle Rules! Mon, 9 May 2011 17:03:15 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/ch-ch-changes/#IDComment150352016 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/looking-north/#IDComment150341027 And the mythology of right-leaning governments cutting spending and taxes continues. Mon, 9 May 2011 16:20:58 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/looking-north/#IDComment150341027 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/06/alternate-realities/#IDComment149515433 So? We elect representatives. In a system that discounts more votes than it counts, representation is skewed. Fri, 6 May 2011 16:21:00 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/06/alternate-realities/#IDComment149515433 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/06/alternate-realities/#IDComment149512725 It would be a more accurate reflection of the vote, yes? Fri, 6 May 2011 16:08:43 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/06/alternate-realities/#IDComment149512725 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/tom-mulcair-clarifies#IDComment149474760 The media are overwhelming centrist and employ people all over the spectrum. My comment was directed to the perpetual media victim crowd. Fri, 6 May 2011 13:19:27 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/tom-mulcair-clarifies#IDComment149474760 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/michael-ignatieff-lands-a-job-at-university-of-toronto#IDComment149474073 Good luck Ignatieff. Fri, 6 May 2011 13:16:02 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/michael-ignatieff-lands-a-job-at-university-of-toronto#IDComment149474073 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/michael-ignatieff-lands-a-job-at-university-of-toronto#IDComment149470434 Does sound like he came back to stay, however. Fri, 6 May 2011 13:00:11 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/michael-ignatieff-lands-a-job-at-university-of-toronto#IDComment149470434 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/the-fringe-standings#IDComment149238078 While they may never win, I appreciate their efforts all the same. Thu, 5 May 2011 20:05:13 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/the-fringe-standings#IDComment149238078 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/tom-mulcair-clarifies#IDComment149226339 This is just a fabricated non-story by the biased right-wing media! #EveryoneCanPlayVictimNow Thu, 5 May 2011 19:13:55 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/tom-mulcair-clarifies#IDComment149226339 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/i-actually-don%e2%80%99t-know-quite-what-to-tell-these-folks/#IDComment149167237 If being out-maneuvered means not lying, Pearson would be best to stay out of politics while he still has his dignity. Thu, 5 May 2011 14:58:57 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/05/i-actually-don%e2%80%99t-know-quite-what-to-tell-these-folks/#IDComment149167237 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/04/meet-the-new-kids/#IDComment148856949 Send in Trump to investigate Wed, 4 May 2011 16:53:32 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/04/meet-the-new-kids/#IDComment148856949 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/04/the-commons-the-day-after#IDComment148840837 I think it is fantastic that some young, inexperienced people were voted into the House. The status quo is toxic and focussed on concentrating power in the PMO and surrounding unelected officials. Representation for the people who will be paying off the national deficit/debt for the next half century is very welcome. They will make mistakes, there will be gaffes... from all the parties. The more young people in politics the better. Wed, 4 May 2011 15:49:53 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/04/the-commons-the-day-after#IDComment148840837 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/03/monday-vote-sees-modest-bump-in-turnout#IDComment148564000 I think an imperfect system produces imperfect results and too many people are complacent. Tue, 3 May 2011 20:32:54 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/03/monday-vote-sees-modest-bump-in-turnout#IDComment148564000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/03/what-went-wrong-with-the-projections/#IDComment148563393 ThreeHundredEight.com - Powered by Oracle. Tue, 3 May 2011 20:30:36 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/03/what-went-wrong-with-the-projections/#IDComment148563393 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/03/what-just-happened-ii/#IDComment148517676 There will never be one single reason. Millions of people produce unpredictable outcomes. Tue, 3 May 2011 18:02:09 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/03/what-just-happened-ii/#IDComment148517676 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/02/what-motivated-you-to-vote-the-way-you-did-in-the-federal-election/#IDComment148508325 The silent majority has a minority of seats. Tue, 3 May 2011 17:37:41 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/02/what-motivated-you-to-vote-the-way-you-did-in-the-federal-election/#IDComment148508325 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/02/what-motivated-you-to-vote-the-way-you-did-in-the-federal-election/#IDComment148504955 I voted hope. Fear carried the day. Now that accountability and responsibility are squarely at Mr. Harper's feet, I hope he evolves into a statesman for all Canadians and the NDP keep him honest. The time for excuses and obfuscation are at an end. Tue, 3 May 2011 17:26:13 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/02/what-motivated-you-to-vote-the-way-you-did-in-the-federal-election/#IDComment148504955 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/02/loonie-falls-on-election-polling-lower-commodity-prices/#IDComment148199975 Analysts would be much happier if the NDP found the same magic money tree to shake as the Conservatives. Mon, 2 May 2011 19:05:44 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/02/loonie-falls-on-election-polling-lower-commodity-prices/#IDComment148199975 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/02/and-now-the-exciting-conclusion#IDComment148188091 If the government falls in a month, the GG may call on another party to see if they can gain the confidence of the House. I wonder if Harper would accept this... <drowned out by boos> Mon, 2 May 2011 18:15:11 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/02/and-now-the-exciting-conclusion#IDComment148188091 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/02/and-now-the-exciting-conclusion#IDComment148186405 I have no idea what the seat count will be, but the NDP surge has culled much of my pessimism about the state of federal politics and what Canadians are willing to tolerate from their 'leaders'. My only prediction is that the NDP will beat the Libs, but only by about 20 seats. Both parties combined will control a minority slightly larger than the CPCs. Would love to see a NDP minority, but their support is too national to pick up regionally the same way the CPC, Libs and Bloc will. Cons - 135, NDP - 78, Libs - 58, Bloc - 35, Green - 1, Ind - 1 Mon, 2 May 2011 18:08:04 +0000 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/02/and-now-the-exciting-conclusion#IDComment148186405