P2P and the 2008 Canadian elections
p2pnet news view | P2P:- I have to pack it in early today – I’m having a few system problems which demand a trip to the Big City to sort.
For now, just how relevant is online P2P People Power to the Canadian elections, do you think?
The Net is where it’s at and P2P Power is THE power, I’ve been saying for years.
Devoting p2pnet more or less entirely to the Canadian elections is as much an experiment with that in mind as anything else and I’m wondering if you’re finding it helpful.
For example, has anyone become interested in the election where they might otherwise not have been paying much attention.
Will you be voting where you might not have done?
Anything else?
If you have any ideas about what I can do to make these final seven days more interesting and/or relevant, either email me at p2pnet @ shaw dot ca, or post a comment.
With a bit of luck, I’ll be back later on today for a few more posts. If not, it’ll be business as usual tomorrow.
Cheers! And thanks …
Jon Newton - p2pnet
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October 7th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
picture says it all.
harper is just one guy.
why don’t us Canadians protest like the french do?
their government is scared shittless of the people and wouldn’t dare doing what harper and his loony toon followers and butt kissers (jim pretence) do.
October 7th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
I am on the island too and for sure I am reading stuff here I would not see otherwise. Will it make a difference? I do not know but it might.
October 7th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I didnt give much thought into the last election, but now issues that didn’t really bother me before like p2p and net neutality are on the table and I refuse to aid in electing someone who doesn’t understand the internet the ‘other reality’ most of us have become accustomed to (at least in Canada). So yes this is one of a many issues including but not limited to: Marc Emerys extradition, as well as canadian citizens being tortured at guantanamo (Omar Khadr), SPP, Poverty. All these issues and more need to be in the spotlight for the greater good of everyone. Keep writing.
I admit, watching Palin fail in the U.S. is more entertaining than any election prior.
October 7th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I too am an Islander, and I’ve found p2pnet to be a very refreshing and informative site, and the coverage on election issues is very important to me as I am voting for the first time this year (after turning 18 2 days ago, even). Thank you very much for what you do for us, Jon.
October 7th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I am too young to vote, but I can guaranty the moment I turn 18, I will be voting. For me, the coverage that your doing is still very intriguing, interesting and informative. Who knows, maybe I can swing my parents’ vote
October 9th, 2008 at 11:11 am
It’s more canadian politics than i’ve ever seen, so good or bad job, at least you are doing it. Though every time I see the list of promises and claims of things they will do I can’t help but remember the courts decided they don’t need to keep their promises:
(In case you’ve not heard of the court ruling sumarized in this link)
http://www.purplesoapbox.ca/?p=106
October 16th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
You people on ly vote for harper becuase you know how to spell his name!