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Nevertheless, like cupcakes, we all know this is temporary. We sent a clear message to those who'd prefer to stoke more division, but like chalant folks everywhere (I hope), we know that continued democracy is no cakewalk, and so we will enjoy what's pleasing today, and eat with our elbows up.
This is good news in my mind.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible waste of money, but yes to some good news!
DeleteMy thought exactly. What a waste of public money to satisfy a minority of misinformed complainers. -Kate
DeleteThe current MINIMUM estimate is about 125 million. It's mind-blowing.
DeleteYes, we should savour the win, but much work remains to be done against the Maple MAGA agenda.
ReplyDeleteExactly.
DeleteI can understand why you all would be pleased.
ReplyDeleteThank you. We are!
DeleteI was hoping it would be a resounding NO and it was. However, you have to wonder about that 24%, like I do about anyone who still supports Trump. And HOW are so many of our senate races so close? It's discouraging.
ReplyDeleteAt this point, I think it's the classics: populism, tribalism, identity politics, online radicalization, echo chamber, apathy... this list goes on. Polls also suggest that among that (now) 25% were some protest votes (folks who don't want to leave Canada but wanted to send a message). We also have rural communities (religious sects) whereby women are prevented from voting. Sigh.
DeleteGood news. Commonsense has won.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Agreed.
DeleteI am with Margaret above. I wonder about the 24% as well, just like I wonder how there still can be so many Trump supporters still. To think that the race for the Texas seat is neck and neck just depresses me. But there's always hope! I am so glad that the vote in Alberta went the way it did. And like you said above, a waste of money. But maybe it was money well spent, and the separatist thing will fade away.
ReplyDeleteI wish it would fade away but many of its leaders have big benefactors and many followers. As you know that's at the rotting core of politics these days.
DeleteGet yourself some bold shoes to celebrate the win. Red if you can but they are hard to come by. In fact red tees are not exactly ubiquitous either. This is a profoundly sorrowful state of affairs.
ReplyDeleteHa, thank you, sir. Great idea. Agreed.
DeleteExcellent! A sweet day indeed. It's reassuring that it wasn't super close either.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, I'm still basking in that reassurance.
DeleteLove cupcakes....BUT here in NZ our general elections are still a couple of week away, I am SO tired of it. sigh.
ReplyDeleteOh I know that tired of politics feeling... currently a bit hungover from it all.
DeleteSweet relief indeed! That decisive 76% sends an unmistakable signal, even if the folks pushing division never truly take a day off. Love the mindset: savor the treat, celebrate the collective sanity, and stay ready to defend it tomorrow. Happy cupcake day, DB!
ReplyDeleteAn "unmistakable signal" is a terrific way to summarize it, especially considering all the spin currently occurring regarding these results. Thank you.
DeleteI'm still a little amazed that there was even a referendum on this. I mean, hasn't Quebec threatened to do this a few times? I guess I shouldn't be too surprised, though; I'm sure we're only a few years away from one of the States threatening to secede. An article I read recently has tracked secessionist sympathy, and it says these states are showing increases: Minnesota, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, Connecticut, and Washington.
ReplyDeleteNothing here surprises me anymore. Sigh. But I'm really happy for Alberta (and you).
"Nothing surprises me anymore" is a sentiment we've all been forced to contemplate/adopt these days. Sigh.
DeleteThat IS a relief. I'm happy for you all.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Thank you.
DeleteI hope to enjoy a similar cupcake 11 days from now.
ReplyDeleteSending all the fingers crossed emojis to you from Canada. The whole world wants the same.
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