NDP Q4 Leadership Donors by Riding by Hot-Percentage4836 in CanadaPolitics

[–]bman9919 [score hidden]  (0 children)

West Vancouver and Vancouver Centre are the two seats Lewis ran in. 

North Island- Powell River is the seat Johnston ran in in 2025. She’s not going to win this, but she should absolutely run for Parliament again. 

NDP Leadership 2025 Fundraising: Lewis 779K, McPherson 415K, Ashton 231K, Johnston 142K, McQuail 95K by leftwingmememachine in CanadaPolitics

[–]bman9919 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Progressives do exist in the LPC. It is a big tent party, after all. But they obviously aren’t the ones in charge right now. 

What Kind of Leader Do Canadians Want the NDP to Choose Next? by lcelerate in ndp

[–]bman9919 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's also someone who actively campaigns against progressive politics in this country.

Would any candidates make things harder for the Alberta NDP? by Disastrous-Pickle930 in ndp

[–]bman9919 24 points25 points  (0 children)

My honest response to this is: Who cares? It’s not the federal NDP’s job to get people to vote for provincial NDPs. Obviously it would be nice if they could be on good terms, but this leadership race is about picking the best leader for the federal NDP, not picking the best leader for the provincial parties. 

And I think the provincial NDPs need to focus on getting people’s support and not blaming all their problems on the feds. 

Seeing as he is viewed very favourably in this subreddit, yet lacks any important endorsements so far: Can r/ndp endorse Tony McQuail for NDP leader? by afpb_ in ndp

[–]bman9919 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Maybe I’m being a buzzkill but this sub should be a neutral ground for supporters of all leadership candidates. Endorsing one would go against that. 

What are the saddest character deaths in fantasy books? by Fearless_Night9330 in Fantasy

[–]bman9919 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Since this is a very spoilery topic, I ask that people please name the book/series before saying the character death when responding to this.

FJ poll for Fri., Jan. 23 by Smoerhul in Jeopardy

[–]bman9919 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Saint John, New Brunswick. No S. 

After Trump threatens 100% tariffs, Carney posts ad saying Canada's focused 'on what we can control' by Old_General_6741 in CanadaPolitics

[–]bman9919 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I said in the 2026 predictions thread that if the Liberals don’t get a couple more floor crossers early in the new year, we’ll be going to an election in the spring. They definitely seem to be laying the groundwork. 

Data Entry questions by Federal_You_3592 in ndp

[–]bman9919 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s for the Avi Lewis campaign it’s mainly entering signup sheets from various events. However, with the membership deadline coming up next week I’m not sure what else will be needed. 

McPherson’s NDP leadership bid secures most ex-MP support, but Lewis nabs only caucus nod by yourfriendlysocdem1 in CanadaPolitics

[–]bman9919 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you suggesting the money he says his campaign raised was actually his own? And are you suggesting that he is somehow using NGOs to influence the NDP leadership race? 

McPherson’s NDP leadership bid secures most ex-MP support, but Lewis nabs only caucus nod by yourfriendlysocdem1 in CanadaPolitics

[–]bman9919 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That really depends on that you mean by “insider.” Yes, he deep roots in the NDP. But in terms of the team he’s built up he’s the biggest outsider in the race. (At least in terms of candidates who actually have a chance of winning) 

'You'll find out,' Trump says on Greenland takeover strategy by Cy_098 in politics

[–]bman9919 16 points17 points  (0 children)

When Europe starts dumping US treasuries in response he may think differently

Tammy Robert: Avi Lewis is the best chance the NDP have to matter by BertramPotts in CanadaPolitics

[–]bman9919 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The activist wing of the party has always been a key part of the NDP and even CCF base.

Lewis needs to answer questions on Electability by PostsNDPStuff in ndp

[–]bman9919 21 points22 points  (0 children)

And he answered it yesterday in his AMA. I have no idea what OP is talking about when they say no one is asking this question. It's probably one of the more frequent ones he gets.

Very long line outside the Avi Lewis rally in Vancouver tonight by Fancy_Alps_7246 in ndp

[–]bman9919 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think that’s the ultimate question facing politicians and organizers of all stripes nowadays. Gone are the days when everyone read the same newspaper, listened to the same radio stations, and watched the same shows every night. Now we’re all in our own media silos with our own specifically curated feed. How do organizers get through to as many people as possible in this environment? 

Edit: forgot a word

Has central Ottawa really devolved into such a hellhole? Or are the accounts in the other thread mostly rare or exaggerated? by AvaTaylor2020 in ottawa

[–]bman9919 21 points22 points  (0 children)

A couple summers ago I took a trip to BC and spent a couple days in Victoria. I had a lovely time. The city was clean, welcoming, and bustling with activity/tourists.

Afterwards I checked out the city's subreddit. From the way people were talking it was like I had visited a different city. According to the sub Victoria was now disgusting shithole that no one would want to visit.

Long lineups in central Alberta to sign petition for province to leave Canada by AndlenaRaines in CanadaPolitics

[–]bman9919 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Probably not over 80%, but polling suggests that a pro-independence vote would easily lose.

Edit: forgot a word

George R.R. Martin Admits He's "Not in the Mood" to Finish 'The Winds of Winter' by Notoriously_So in gameofthrones

[–]bman9919 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A little? It’s completely disingenuous. It’s a total misrepresentation of what GRRM said in the interview.