Lets Talk About These Election Results
Alright, let’s break down these election results. I know I’ve been wading into the political arena more than I usually do, or ever intended to, but here we are. The verdict is in: a Liberal minority government, just three seats shy of a majority. Now, if you’re on Team Liberal, you’re celebrating. If you’re Team Conservative, you’re probably wondering what’s wrong with the country. And if you’re with the NDP, you’re likely feeling a bit deflated, considering the sacrifices made for the Liberals. But hey, thanks for that, I guess.
There are a few interesting angles to explore here. First, Brampton stuck with the Liberals, though it could have easily swung Conservative. Many of these seats were decided by razor-thin margins of just 100 or 200 votes, which underscores the fact that people have real reasons to be unhappy with the status quo. I get where the Conservative voters are coming from. Many of my friends who voted Conservative this time around were former Liberal supporters. Their main argument was: after 10 years, how can we trust the same people who created these problems, or who are blamed for them, to actually fix them? It’s a valid point.
How can we expect the people who oversaw increased immigration and implemented monetary policies that contributed to inflation and the housing crisis to solve these issues? My counter-argument is that immigrants largely helped the country during COVID. Also, inflation is a global issue affecting many G7 nations, and Canada’s situation isn’t significantly worse than others. COVID had a huge impact. However, I’m not here to debate specific policies.
For me, this election boiled down to who is better equipped to handle potential conflicts with Trump, tariffs, annexation threats, and a global economy teetering on the brink of chaos. For me, the choice was clear: the person with experience as an economist and a world banker, not someone who worked at a call center. But that’s just my opinion, and everyone is entitled to their own.
What’s interesting is that Jagmeet Singh losing didn’t surprise me; polls indicated that was likely. What is more interesting is his legacy going forward. I actually think it’s a good thing for Jagmeet because I know he has a young family and now he’s actually going to be able to spend a lot more time with them. He’ll be fine, trust me. He’s an accomplished politician and leader, and he’ll land on his feet. He’ll probably get a corporate gig or stay in the public sector. And honestly, I don’t think he’s done with politics. We might see him back federally, provincially, or even municipally. There have even been rumors that he might run for mayor of Brampton one day, which some might see as a step down, but I think it’s a pretty great aspiration for a politician in the greatest city in the world. But who knows?
These are crazy times, and everyone has legitimate complaints. I don’t think I’ve met many people who don’t have valid concerns. Overall, I understand people’s reasons for voting the way they did. Look, I’m not happy with the crime rate, and housing prices are insane. But luckily, I’ve been able to navigate those challenges better than some others who avoided the market to buy a nice car. Why are you mad at me for speaking the truth? I don’t get it.
Anyway, have a great day, everyone. It’s a bit chilly out here, which is a bummer. I would have loved to hit the golf course today, but it’s too cold, and no one wants to join me. Until next time, peace out!
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