Election day in Saskatchewan
November 7, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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- Saskatchewan Party wins majority government
- Only 10 years into its existence as a political force, the Saskatchewan Party will form a majority government and its leader Brad Wall will be the new premier.
- NDP had a 'good run in government'
- A desire for change pushed the NDP out of 16 years of rule in Saskatchewan, but leader Lorne Calvert said the party has no regrets.
- Liberals fail again to elect single MLA
- The third time was not a charm for Liberal Leader David Karwacki, as voters in Saskatoon Meewasin rebuffed his efforts for elected office.
- Shift in urban vote handed seats to Sask. Party
- The seeds of victory were sown in Regina and Saskatoon, where the Saskatchewan Party picked up five seats — but there were gains in other urban areas, too, that helped seal the election win.
- NDP holds on in Regina, but loses 3 seats
- Fortress Regina continued to stand for the NDP when the dust of Wednesday's election had settled, though its foundation was shaken by a trio of Saskatchewan Party wins.
Comments: (81)
I have been seriously thinking of moving back to good old Sask, but now that you have elected Brad W, I will stay here. I can only remember why I left Sask. in the first place - the Devine era, do the people of Sask. have that short a memory? If you did not like the NDP, why go for worse? You could have elected a lesser, better party.
Randy
Posted November 8, 2007 03:43 PM
I find myself laughing, at the stupidity of such conservative nonsense.
Young people often leave the prairie provinces, (especially Saskatchewan) because of the boredom ,flatness, and lack of populace. Of course employment and money are issues.
As well as a prosperous career future:the young generation wants more social activity, arts, entertainment and fun.
In a boom, with a winning hand, you trade in the cards and choose to gamble.
Saskatchewan you should hang your heads in shame.
The greatness of the prairie provinces is Social Democracy!
Posted November 7, 2007 11:27 PM
If HOPE beats FEAR than do SCISSORS cut PAPER and Paper cuts Rock Brad?
You will definately have to come up with a few more substantive solutions to represent our collective interests than those type of simpliest platitudes when you attempt to serve the people of Saskatchewan.
We're a lot smarter than that!
Posted November 7, 2007 10:39 PM
Why would anyone vote ndp? We have the highest crime rates in Canada and the longest wait times.
Time for a change.
Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home....
Another commie regime bites the dust.
Posted November 7, 2007 09:48 PM
The province should just re-elect NDP, if not it is going to be another Divine party or should I say Divine Province, with all these broken promises(ex:Crowns,Tuition,HealthCare,etc)and then Saskatchewan will be like a 3rd world country with BILLIONS in DEBT and many of the young people will be moving to a better place with better jobs like ALBERTA offers. COME ON SASKATCHEWAN PEOPLE REMEMBER DIVINE AND HIS GOVERNMENT AND ELECT NDP
Posted November 7, 2007 09:13 PM
My home province is Saskatchewan, but it looks like not for long. Since Wall's university plan only includes UofS and UofR students, I don't know. I would like to come back to Saskatchewan, but with no incentive and the feeling that you're a second class graduate, what's the point?
Posted November 7, 2007 09:10 PM
This election was one of the poorest run elections in recent history. No party really went out and divulged what their platform involved. It was more of a "this party didn't do this..." and "this party will destroy this..." Let's get to a party that is willing to come forth with what they believe in.
Posted November 7, 2007 09:09 PM
My thoughts are that the Fat lady has not sung! That is even though it has been declared a Sask Party Conservative Win. I do not know if they will have 29 or 31 seats or somewhere in that area. I suspect severial of the seats will be close enough to contest as well as there is a likly chance in the comming months elected candidates leave office for what ever reason and may cause a change in the land. Sask Politics are complicated. Look for on going changes. Brad Wall will be consistant and lose the trust of Sask People and his party will fall again.
As for the LIbererals, Leadership Dictates how well you do! Telling people to speak to the hand does not work in 2007!
Posted November 7, 2007 09:06 PM
I think that this Saskatchewan has made a mistake and I feel that the NDP should have been elected and I feel that the Sask. Party plan to privatizing Sask. would be a big mistake. I'm 13, but I still care who leads our province.
Posted November 7, 2007 09:05 PM
As an out-of-province observer, surely one can see that Saskatchewan voters wanted a change from NDP policies, rather than change just for the sake of change.
Posted November 7, 2007 09:04 PM
Question for the experts:
When are the advance polls counted? Are these included in the immediate poll results or are they added later?
Given the time available, I would think they would be included. But in my advance vote, people from many different polls placed their ballots into the same box so I just don't know.
Posted November 7, 2007 09:03 PM
The NDP spent the past 16 years cleaning up the mess created by the Sask. Party's predecessors, including long waiting lists, bad highways, and a MASSIVE provincial debt. It is self-righteous for the Sask. Party to blame the NDP for the situation that the Sask. Party, de facto, created for itself.
Posted November 7, 2007 09:03 PM
The biggest reason that the Sask Party is not making as much headway in the Urban Centres is because hardwoking, business-oriented persons such as myself have left for provinces with business-friendly governments. The majority of business oriented individuals in Saskatchewan remain in farm-related businesses.
I can only hope that the Sask Party can improve the business environment in Saskatchewan, making it more attractive for the private sector. If this occurs, many people who have left the urban centres for provinces rich in private sector invesmtent (i.e. Alberta) will return. I would predict stronger election results in urban areas for the Sask Party in years to come.
Posted November 7, 2007 09:02 PM
A sad day for Saskatchewan I reallt like Lorne Calvert reason between him and Newfondland's Danny Willams are the only two
who have the back bone that will stand up to Ottawa.
No other premier in Canada has the guts to do the same.
Chris Dartmouth nova Scotia
Posted November 7, 2007 09:01 PM
I was so thrilled to see the CBC was able to guess the election at 8:55 pm. However I was disappionted to hear words like "congradulations", "now that we have a new government", "16 hard years" and so on. Remember it was the conservative party that ruined our highways by selling off the department of highways. We had a prescription plan before the conservatives killed it. I am almost terrifed to see what the Saskatchewan party has in store for my health plan. Here's hoping you are wrong about your guess.
Cathy
Posted November 7, 2007 09:01 PM
Well we've done it again.
Another Sask boom and another Conservative Government. Looks like another long roll down the hill for Saskatchewan. At least i hope not.
Posted November 7, 2007 09:00 PM
Whoever voted for Sask Party has been blindsided, and are old. The sask party has nothing for the youth of Saskatchewan other than a lousy tax-exemption bull crap...The Sask party is gonna run us into the ground, AGAIN.
It is a trend in Saskatchewan politics for one party to rule, have CHANGE (like all u folks are saying its good to have change) and then people realize within four years that hm...maybe we didnt need to change nething, because the party that was already in power was doing a great job. Way to screw up Saskatchewan. As a student, i can honestly say, that i'm damn pissed. The students are the future of this province, not the people who are retiring.
Posted November 7, 2007 09:00 PM
Everytime a conservative government gets elected the environment loses (federally and provincially). It's too bad that the only thing voters seem to be interested in is money. As soon as there is a glimmer of good times in this province, everyone becomes obsessed with getting their own cut of the good times and too hell with the rest. Rising housing costs are an example of this kind of greed. So much for 'caring'. And if you think Alberta is a great place to live, try living there.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:59 PM
How could we have voted out the Government that made us a have province?! What a shame!!!
Posted November 7, 2007 08:58 PM
What a sad day for Saskatchewan! The people have elected another Conservative government that will drive the province and the economic boom right into the ground. I guess that the people prefer to elect those who do not want to be accountable to the people--they hide behind those that they have appointed to "Enterprise Saskatchewan". Welcome back to the Devine years! We all know how that legacy ended--high unemployment, deficit spending and scandal within the government. I guess the boom is now over!
Posted November 7, 2007 08:58 PM
The most of the people of Saskatchewan have realized that the recent boom in Saskatchewan is not because of the NDP but in spite of it. No one is going to move here because of low drug costs but because they know that Saskatchewan can replicate what Alberta has done but by maintaining our Saskatchewan way of life. Good health care, recreation, education and looking after those you truly cannot look after themselves. But we do not need government to tell us what to do and how to do it but help us by making it easy to do and conduct business in the province. This is some thing that the NDP cannot understand and is why they have lost.This may very well be the end of the NDP for good with the left leaning voters now switching to Liberal.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:56 PM
As an out-of-province observer, surely the voters of Saskatchewan wanted a change from the NDP's policies, rather than just a change for the sake of change.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:56 PM
The NDP was not an "old tired government", it was a government who pulled us out of the debt caused by Grant Devine, gran-daddy to the Saskatchewan party. Let's hope history does not repeat itself. If the projections are true, majority government by the Sask party, I hope the NDP holds them accountable and responsible to SASKATCHEWAN and not to those flocking back from Alberta to enjoy what the permanent residents of this province have worked hard to create since the Devine government.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:56 PM
From Victoria
Always great fun to watch an election in Saskatchewan .
This election really has me thinking about what this New Saskatchewan Party is all about ?
Having come from there I put great trust the judgement of the people - so whats next a new BC Party ?
Congrats Sask Party
Posted November 7, 2007 08:54 PM
Well we've done it again.
Another Sask boom and another Conservative Government. Looks like another long roll down the hill for Saskatchewan. At least i hope not.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:52 PM
WOOHOO!!! NDP IS OUT!! THANK GOD!
Posted November 7, 2007 08:52 PM
The Saskatchewan Party has many similarities with the Quebec New Action democratique Party (ADQ): moderate, practical and interesting ideas that may create a new momentum to rebuild a stronger Canada, based on respect of regional differences. I hope that Saskatchewan will contribute to a better national understanding with that newly elected provincial government.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:52 PM
What a sad day for Saskatchewan! I hope that the people enjoyed the boom times. The people have elected a Conservative government that is going to put the business of governing in the hands of "Enterprise Saskatchewan". We may be Conservative in Alberta, but at least we know not to mess with success. Welcome back to the Devine years!
Posted November 7, 2007 08:51 PM
It's too bad everyone that has left Saskatchewan because of the the NDP rule doesn't have the right to vote. I'm sure the Saskatchewan Party would not have a worry in the world!
It's time for positive change and something new.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:51 PM
If the NDP win the election with the Sask Party getting over 50% of the popular vote, I may leave the province. An NDP victory would be a triumph for fear tactics and stupidity.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:51 PM
Another win for the NDP.
Looks like the rest of the country is going green though.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:51 PM
I am very afraid. I am sorry but if I have to call Brad Wall Premier, I am moving out of the province and possibly the country. I voted to save our province!
Posted November 7, 2007 08:50 PM
Why is it that there is no "none of the above" selection on the ballot? If a majority of voters were to choose "none of the above" a byelection should be forced with all new candidates from all of the parties.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:50 PM
If this isn't a case of urban over representation, I don't know what is.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:49 PM
Rumor has it that Buckley Belanger has already decided to desert a sinking ship and slink on over to the Sask Party. Is there any truth to this?
Posted November 7, 2007 08:48 PM
A sad night for Social Democrats accross Canada. We need Social Democratis policies but losing is not good for the NDP. I still hold out hope they will rebound but not too much chance of that. Go Social Democrats in Saskatchewan.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:47 PM
If Mark from Toronto thinks it's so fabulous in Saskatchewan under an NDP government, why hasn't he moved here?
I've moved home, anticipating the hopeful and forward-looking change of the Saskatchewan Party, and this province really living up to our potential.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:47 PM
Sask my old stamping ground - so far all the political parties have performed pathetically.
I hope to God the Sask party comes in - they have strong values that will benifit the province. The NDP is a far cry from what Tommy Douglas did. The NDP, Liberals are notorious for lining their own coffers, money mismanagement, and basically getting the province into debt! VOTE SP!!!
Posted November 7, 2007 08:47 PM
Why do Saskatchewan people feel that "voting for a change" is a legitimate political stance? Doesn't anyone realize that Alberta has only changed governments 3 times in it's 102 year history? Who has prospered more?
Posted November 7, 2007 08:44 PM
It’s great to see my home province of Saskatchewan moving up in the world, and at a rapid rate! I think it’s time for change, and I think the rest of the province does, too.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:42 PM
With all the recent election promise buzz, it's like choosing one mosquito out of a swarm. They're all annoying, pick the least annoying one and vote.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:40 PM
wake up saskatchewan and bring in a new government for a better Saskatchewan. Sask has a lot to offer but is limited at this point in time and for the last 10 years. There will still be the need for workers in the various "crown" areas so why don't the people wake up and take charge in their lives. You have a voice, use it to make a change for the better.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:37 PM
Has this campaign had a higher level of mud slinging than normal. It seems there were more scare ads on television than there were ads about positive information. Do people actually validate these scare/mud slinging ads?
Posted November 7, 2007 08:31 PM
My concerns are with sustainable development in the province and addressing environmental issues. I'm only 17, and what would really motivate me to stay and build my future in Saskatchewan would be a government that addresses these concerns and sets an example on a national and global scale of sustainability and green progress. Saskatchewan has a huge potential to take the initiative of leadership here, however, I feel that this is something that none of the major parties effectively address.
For my part, I will be reasonably disappointed if the Sask Party forms the next government. A conservative government, no matter how temporary, will not make me proud of my province.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:30 PM
As someone who lives in Edmonton but farms in Saskatchewan, I think the bigger question should be why Saskatchewan is even a province?
Posted November 7, 2007 08:29 PM
I can't believe that the NDP's could possibly have a chance at winning this. Everybody knows that the NDP (Calvert) has run the province into the ground. Why do you think that everyone has left for Alberta. They have done nothing for farmers, oil or the public in general. The only people keeping them in are the Crown Corporation workers. Not because they agree with the terms of the NDP, but because they are scared for there jobs. I can understand about job security, but the time is now for a change in Saskatchewan. I was born and raised in Sasky but moved to AB for a better life and more opportunity. I would think about moving back, but not until the NDP are gone.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:29 PM
Though I have been way from Saskatchewan for a long time, I have watched with interest the intensity of this election over the last few weeks. My parents are waiting patiently for Brad and his team to take over so that they can return to Saskatchewan from BC. All my family are casting their votes for the Sask Party. I look forward to visiting my folks in Saskatchewan next year, rather than BC.
Thank you CBC for the excellent coverage on your website for those of us who cannot be there to experience the buzz surrounding this pivotal election. Good luck Brad!
Posted November 7, 2007 08:26 PM
The real question is what is the new leader of Saskatchewan going to do about the boom and keep it up? also how would the urban and rural areas differ in decisions about the new leader?
Posted November 7, 2007 08:26 PM
The NDP has brought Saskatchewan from a have not to a have province. The econemy in Saskatchewan is booming, it would foolish to throw out the NDP with a track record like they have.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:24 PM
Watching the live feed from my University in Japan, I am both excited and nervous to see what the results have in store for my home province. As one of the many soon-to-be University graduates who will be returning home to Saskatchewan, I am most concerned about what changes our government will bring to retain my group of peers in our booming province. Here's hoping Saskatchewan's renewed prosperity will be managed in a way benefiting citizens of all ages!
Posted November 7, 2007 08:22 PM
I am VERY disappointed with the way that our media outlets continue to ignore parties other than the Liberals, NDP and SaskParty. Parties such as the Greens are also in this race and they deserve be named and talked about.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:21 PM
I live in Ontario, but tnevertheless, follow politics greatly. I have been following the Saskatchewan election, and I must say that I would never consider supporting the federal New Democratic Party, but seeing as how a lot of people say the NDP of Saskatchewan is a very good party with lots of great goals, I would support the NDP if I were a resident of Saskatchewan. I have heard they made Saskatchewan a great place to live and made the economy strong. No matter what party wins, however, I hope they will lead Saskatchewan into a great future.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:20 PM
No matter the result, the people of saskatchewan have spoken, good or bad your voice or lack of will shape our province during a crucial time in our economy, only remember you asked for what you get !
Posted November 7, 2007 08:20 PM
Its not reasonable to have one party to rule the province of Saskatchewan for more then four term.
It will be more democratic for another party to rule.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:19 PM
If the Sask. Party is successful in removing the NDP from power, I might move back to Regina.....Just joking, there is no chance of that, but I recognize that there will be a changing of the guard tonight.
Cheers from lovely Barrie,
James
Posted November 7, 2007 08:17 PM
Go NDP Go! This is a big night for the NDP, meeting the record of the Tommy Douglas Government.
Solidarity Forever!
Socialism, Its Time!
NDP To Victory!
Posted November 7, 2007 08:17 PM
I am very curious to see if the negative comments by Janice MacKinnon are going to hurt the NDP especially in Saskatoon. If the NDP go down to defeat will Janice MacKinnon be in the leadership race???
Posted November 7, 2007 08:15 PM
Its hard to think that after years and years of NDP and no change or really anything good that people will still vote NDP? Is it the positive change that they dont want? If it the fear of the Sask liquor bord might be sold so we all can enjoy cheap beer? Or is it the fact that by 2010 there will be more people in Sask that dont pay tax than those who do? Something must be done and fast before this beautiful place is so poor that we cant even pave our roads. Oh wait! Thats already going on.
I have been in Alberta for the past 3 years and want to move home so bad. But why? and for what?
Change is good.. Very good!!!
Matthew
Posted November 7, 2007 07:43 PM
Well the problem with stable progress is that its not very attractive until it crashes into a ditch. The reason people votes for Sask party is that they want change for the sake of change. I think another group of people tries to do that in this century. Yes the americans, wanted someone who wasn't close to clinton, ended up having Bush as president. While this wont be as idiotic or disastrous, the idea still is unappealing. But I am from america, we have the worst lunatics in the government, but i thought canada had a better sense of direction and understanding. But apparently not, welcome to the conservative club. Next on the list, private health care, facism and collective stupidity.
and since everyone here is so smitten by dead people's thoughts, here's one for all of you, by Voltaire..
Common Sense is not that common.
I am sure people of sask will prove this french philosopher right again :)
Posted November 7, 2007 07:28 PM
Isn't that the grand part about a democratic govenermental process??? We gave the socialists enough time to watch our western neighbors grow beyond belief (and possibly to far), and it is about time we gave the other wing a chance to "open the floodgates" here...something Calvert doesn't seem interested in doing...hey, if it doesn't pan out, then we get to vote again in 4 years. An elected Sask Party g'ment isn't so much a vote for change, but a vote for opportunity that the NDP's seem to be languishing on.
Posted November 7, 2007 06:53 PM
Its real simple, the only way to bring back a generation and keep a future generation of kids that have left or seriously considering leaving the province is to give the NDP the rest they need to reaquaint themselves with whats really important to the families of this province.
Lets stop the exodus now!
Posted November 7, 2007 06:45 PM
Calvert is a crook. Vote Danny Williams buddy out of office today!
Posted November 7, 2007 06:27 PM
As a university student I have seen more interest in this election from my peers than any in recent memory. I applaud the leaders for announcing plans for our education and giving us incentives to stay in Saskatchewan, although they fell far short of what we want. I hope enough students voted in this election to give us a strong voice and make us a force the parties cannot ignore.
Posted November 7, 2007 06:20 PM
The Sask Party will win by a landslide.
Our NDP government is too old, tired and arrogant.
Example:
When I wrote the health minister and the Premier Calvert about waiting 5 years for a medical test, both replied that they were not responsible for this type of issue.
Their advice to me was:
Hire a patient's advocate!
Bye-Bye NDP!
- Bernie in Prince Albert
Posted November 7, 2007 06:19 PM
Prediction: I think you will still see a distinct urban/rural split when the votes are counted. The Sask Party however will take enough seats, including some urban seats, to form the next government
Posted November 7, 2007 06:18 PM
if the ndp win again I am moving to alberta.
Posted November 7, 2007 06:17 PM
All and all a great election result today would be two things:
High voter turn out
and
Half a dozen Liberal seats.
Posted November 7, 2007 06:13 PM
Brad you have to relax a little in five years you will be way to busy trying to find a place to put all your young and eager tax payors returning from Alberta pockets full of money, the last thing you will worry about is everything going to hell. Get your socialist head out of the sand and embrace change, man your comments were depressing.
Posted November 7, 2007 05:38 PM
Brad, even Einstien likes the aniticipation that would come with change.
Albert Einstien
"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed."
Posted November 7, 2007 05:07 PM
For everyone that's voting for change, remember how you voted 4-5 years down the road when everything's gone to hell ;)
change for the sake of change is dumb
Posted November 7, 2007 04:44 PM
Having sadly left Sask. for Alberta in 2000, I am happy to see it now in the midst of a boom and in such a political fervor. It is perhaps too late for someone like me--who left the province because there were no good jobs for recent University grads like my husband and myself--to go back now I have made a home here in Calgary. However, I am very interested in what's going on and can't wait to see which way the wind is political wind is blowing in Sask. I hope that whoever makes it in can make the most of the change that is going on right now. I always knew Saskatchwan was a great place to live, despite the fact I felt I could not get a good job there when I called it home. Hopefully the whole country will soon see what I know is true: Saskatchewan is a wonderful province. Let's hope the incoming provincial government will make sure it stays that way!
Posted November 7, 2007 04:35 PM
The media has harped endlessly, as has Brad Wall, about the NDP utilizing fear in its campaign. All the while no one has answered the question - what are "barriers to growth" as outlined in the Enterprise Saskatchewan manifesto. Lorne calvert has every reason to raise alarm. Brad Wall can achieve denial because of Enterprise Saskatchewan. Dan D'Aeutrement has already given away what barriers to growth are. They are the decent paying jobs of Securtek employees in Yorkton.
wall, Gormley and co hold dear a vision of the economy that has not existed in 20 years. Gormley airs the comments of venture capitalist friends as "proof" we should open the floodgates and let business roll in. Of course venture capitalists like this idea. In truth, it won't do you much good. The profits will be exported with the resources under the sask Party garage sale model.
There is an additional irony that has surfaced in this campaign. "Tired old government" and "time for a change" have been deployed to the point of putting many voters in a trance. Questions are not being answered. Time for a change, this is the cliche campaign and it seems to be working. Perception and cliche are very sadly having the bulk of the impact of the Saskatchewan voter.
Posted November 7, 2007 04:30 PM
The Sask party will win a majority today. This is a moot point. The real question is can they live up to their promises and keep the province growing? Without growth, all the other areas such as health care and education will fall apart. The NDP has had a "mini economic boom" this past year fall into their laps and they have not had a clue about what to do with it. Before this boom came along and people were leaving Saskatchewan for Alberta, the NDP sat silent and did nothing but shake people's hands at the border as they left. Saskatchewan was a stagnant province with an even more stagnant government. Now some people are moving back, the value of our natural resources are up and things are starting to look good again. And how does the NDP want to build on this momentum? We hear Calvert talk about how he is going to re-distribute the wealth on redundant programs like the universal drug plan instead of recruiting more doctors and nurses to reduce wait times. Calvert wants to give a property tax break to landlords which means absolutely nothing for renters. Calvert has said virtually nothing on the state of our crumbling roads and high crime rate. But above all, Calvert has spent most of this campaign trying to scare people into voting for him and not the big bad wolf. If Calvert thinks Brad Wall is the big bad wolf then he must think Saskatchewan voters are a bunch of sheep. Well Lorne, you have succeeded at insulting my intelligence. This is one sheep who is voting for the wolf. Time for change. Bye bye Lorne. See you in the history books.
Posted November 7, 2007 03:33 PM
Once more we, Saskatchewanians, are to vote for the representatives in the palace in Wascana Park. We seem to have a two party system that graciously acknowledges "also-rans". Does this then mean that voting for the also-rans would be a wasted vote? No. It wouldn't. Every also-ran vote will be one fewer for the two party system. As we have seen in previous elections, the also-rans tended to upset the balance between the two parties and cause one to topple. While this situation does mean that one of the two parties will eventually win out, the voter can rest assured that their vote counted - even though their candidate didn't even come close to being elected. A commentator above has referred to the ". . . lesser of two evils." If you vote for neither evil, you can remain pure of heart and intent and not be faced with the quandary. In spite of my foregoing argument, I will personally vote directly for one of the lessers.
Posted November 7, 2007 03:30 PM
Clinton, obviously you have not been following this campaign. Brad Wall has said time and time again that the Crowns are not going to be sold. How much more clear can that get?
I think the "joke" is those who make up lies -- like the NDP and its supporters.
Posted November 7, 2007 01:10 PM
Calvert directly asked Wall at the leaders debate "Don't you believe that people deserve a $ 15 drug plan?"
Wall appropriately replied "First things firsts", referencing the reality of priorities in Saskatchewan.
I hope that the people of Saskatchewan see through Calverts "simple" attempt to make Mr. Wall seem like a bad person - by creating a simplistic situation that forced Mr. Wall not to give a direct response.
My question is this. How does a $ 15 drug plan fall into a plan to benifit everyone equally? I think a relatively wealthy individual could afford his drugs. Is there not a way to implement a net worth evaluation into a plan - or is it to costly to administer?
Travis
Posted November 7, 2007 12:13 PM
I want to be the first to thank the people from Sask that woke up this am knowing they are voting for a change today, voting for a young vibrant new leader and rejecting an old whithered socialist.
Posted November 7, 2007 09:58 AM
Well it's election day. Overall, the NDP has did pretty well considering they are the NDP or whatever they want to be called. Fortunately, for the public, this is their one day to fix the problem. But, if your choices are the Sask Party or NDPs who do you vote for? It is really hard to pick the lesser of the two evils. Vote Liberal and you are throwing your vote.
This is election has been a particular hard one to decide on. Calvert claims to have Balanced Budgets (give me a break). I could balance a budget if I had a rainy day fund... Wall's Sask Party is also a joke with great ideas of selling the Crowns and privatizing everything from the telephone to the moon.
With all the promises being thrown out what do you believe? If I had my way I would elect a minority government. They are held accountable by the other parties and the government would be forced to work together.
Just my two cents.
Posted November 7, 2007 09:50 AM
Hello,
My main issue in the election is around Health Care. I have been struggling through the system trying to get proper care for myself. It has been my experience that it is not necessarily a need for more bodies to do the work but rather a better use of the people doing the jobs currently. It is often put on the patient for misues of services such as improperly attending Emergency; however, I have witnessed repeated waste on the part of Doctors and this is where I believe some responsibility lies. There are Doctors who insist on quick visits forcing the patient to repeatedly show up to get a difficult health issue adressed which seems to clog the system more than taking the little extra time to deal fully with issue. The other thing is proper use of nurses - I lived in Nunavut for some time and had really fine care at the hands of nurses. It is essential even and especially in such situations that service providers at the very least treat people with respect and I have not seen this with the majority of Saskatchewan Doctors I have been in contact with. This does create problems with repeated visits, improper use of services, overmedication and dangerous misdiagnosis not to mention the amount of stress and pain left for the patient to deal with alone. A proper intake of patients and quality use of time with good listening skills would solve a great deal of issues from where I stand. Perhaps Docotors get better money by practicing in this inefficient manner and perhaps this is what needs to be assessed.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:59 AM
"One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again."
Abraham Maslow
1908-1970, Psychologist
Posted November 7, 2007 08:14 AM
I'm hoping that the NDP are upsurped from power and a new, better government that's willing to be held accountable for its actions take its place. The benefit of a democracy is that the people choose their leaders. Now if we could only do that with our Leutenant Generals, our senate and the nation's head of state, which should be our own rather than that of a foreign nation.
Posted November 7, 2007 08:03 AM