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As we were heading into the polling station in our gis, a petite older lady winked at us and said "You're doing the most powerful thing you can do, right now." referring to our voting in contrast to our apparent karate lessons. 
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Voted this morning. Lots of folks at 11am at the polling place in Penticton, BC.
Early voting after #karate with the family: 
Never before have I experienced an election where "standing up to #America" was such a cornerstone issue. It feels scary & I resent that it's a distraction from our own problems in #Canada.
But all this nonsense aside - not voting isn't an option. Don't be apathetic. Bring your kids & show them.
When only party-diehards vote, leaders aren't accountable.
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@Snowshadow i can't speak for #Canada, i'm not Canadian. but i will say strong turn out does not favor conservatives, in general, regardless of country. i could be wrong. all one can do is #vote. that's all that matters
"Long lines at polling stations as Canadians turn up for advance voting"
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/long-lines-advance-voting-1.7514157
You got this #Canada
Show the world how a functional, non stupid non insane country works
(I have no idea what country you think I'm contrasting Canada with, no, no, no idea...)
CBCLong lines at polling stations as Canadians turn up for advance voting | CBC NewsCanadians reported long lines as polling stations opened for advance voting on Friday. Advance polls will be open again 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. nationwide Saturday through Monday.
#Vote and Boost.
It's more dangerous to be:
Popped by the advanced voting booth yesterday.
Despite being a quick process, there was a line up for the booths and the poll workers said it was the shortest it had been all day.
Maybe a high turnout election year?
Either way, your chance to have your say ~~ get out and vote!! :) :) :)
[ #Canada #Voting #Vote #PollsOpen #AdvancedPolls #ElbowsUp ]
Remember there are local elections coming up. Remember also that wolves in sheep's clothing will try to convince you they care about you, the country, the NHS. Remember, they don't.
History has shown us where ultra-nationalist rhetoric leads. Choose wisely!
#Vote
TL;DR
The major political parties are not governing for you.
So, vote for an independent or minor party first.
#auspol #election #vote #democracy #democracysausage #independent #labor #lnp
From: @tonycart
https://mastodon.social/@tonycart/114361735384678858
MastodonTony Cartledge (@tonycart@mastodon.social)A great piece on the rise of the #independents and how Aussies are wary of populist charisma. The quiet mutiny into a new type of #democracy. #auspol https://www.grantwyeth.com/p/how-to-reclaim-democracy
Just in case you might have forgotten this is still #Trump opinion that #Canada = #51ststate
Trump still wants Canada as 51st state, White House tells CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6725432
You must do everything you can to stop this, buy #Canadian as much as possible. #vote Choose the Leader you know will defend you from Trump and a hostile American administration. Write your provincial, federal , even your civic representatives- tell them #elbowsup #cdnpoli #Canadadefence #CanadaStrong
I clocked how long it took to allow one person to vote. It took 1:36. There were two voting booths, one for each poll. There was a line of maybe close to 100 people for each poll. Which checks out, because it took us slightly more that 1.5 hours to get in and out. Lucky we went before the rain started, as the line was 2/3 outside the poling station. I've been voting since 1978, and I think that's the longest I've ever waited. Considering the stakes I would wait longer. #vote
Normal person leaving the election polling station: looking relieved that it's over and contemplating on getting home and figuring out what to do next.
Me leaving the polling station: Staggering out and squinting while looking around as if I hadn't seen the sun in three weeks and proceeding to ask some random person near the back of the line if it was still the year 2025.
(Line was about 45 minutes)
If you are Canadian please vote in the federal election:
- Compare party platforms: https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/features/2025/federal-party-platforms/
- Ways to vote: https://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=vote&document=index&lang=e
- Accepted forms of identification: https://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=id&document=index&lang=e
CBC NewsCompare the election promises of Canada’s major parties<p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">Read the policies and promises of the six main parties on the election's pressing issues. These will be updated as parties add to their platforms ahead of the April 28 vote.</span></p>
#ElbowsUp #canada - #poilievre is promising he’s not trump, while pushing his policies, while trying to win #elxn2025 without a #SecurityClearance.
Dont let your friends and family fall for it. #vote and don’t count on #cdnmedia ‘s version of events - get out there, because the stakes have never been this high.
I’ve never seen our local polling station so busy. It’s the first day and the street is lined with cars and the lineup goes around the community centre. We live in a rural area so this is unexpected. We voted at the nearest elections Canada centre on Wednesday so I get to have a Guinness and hot dogs around my fire and scroll Mastodon as a reward for good planning. #election #vote #Canada
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I voted, today in the advanced polls. It took about 35mins. That is the longest wait in a voting line that I’ve had in at least 15 years. Is this a sign of high turn out?
#Election45 #Vote #ElbowsUp
My kids have all voted! One by mail & the other just got back from early voting. Long lines there too. This tells me that more people would vote if they got the day off. #Vote #FederalElection