r/Kamloops • u/Physical-Village2111 • Apr 26 '25

Politics Observation 48 hours before election day

Is it just me or others have notice the trend that all the social media (including redditt), and all the tv station there is such a big liberal presence and supporting the liberals, but when talking/overhearing conversation in coffee shops, parks, workplaces etc its overwhelming the support for the conservatives.

Feels like there is two reality around me, one that lives in my cell phone screen and the other out and about.

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u/Electrician_PLer Apr 26 '25

I am always cautiously conservative around people. You can’t be even slightly right leaning in the lefts eyes without being MAGA, Trumper, cancel all program etc. I think there’s a lot of people out there that are just quiet about voting conservative.

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u/mostlygroovy Apr 26 '25

Probably because of ridiculous behaviour like the ‘freedom’ parade, the fuck Trudeau flags, signs, stickers, etc.

I understand you may be cautious, but many conservatives have been anything but subtle or subdued the last 10 years.

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u/nowherelefttodefect Apr 26 '25

And you are exactly the reason for it lol

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u/mostlygroovy Apr 26 '25

Why do you all have 139 day old accounts or newer?

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u/nowherelefttodefect Apr 26 '25

Why the specific number? And why immediately jump onto my profile you fucking weirdo?

And who is "you all"?

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u/Visible_Fact_8706 Apr 26 '25

Not all conservatives are racists, Maple MAGA, homophobes. But all racists, Maple MAGA, homophobes are conservative. Unfortunately, marginalized groups don’t have the luxury of determining which flavour of conservative someone is.

“Fiscal conservative” is a misnomer. CPC is not fiscally responsible, it’s just marketing. See also: Reaganomics.

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u/NBDad Apr 28 '25

Fiscal conservatives is a throw back to the "red tory" days. The current iteration of the CPC hasn't been in that realm since the 70s? 80s? They USED to be about tight knit community and fiscal restraint. Nowadays they're basically a rebranded "reform" party.

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u/Visible_Fact_8706 Apr 28 '25

Absolutely. The current Conservative Party is a joining of the Progressive Conservative Party with the Reform Party.

The Reform Party are currently the ones calling the shots, and it’s been clear since they ousted O’Toole.

Carney is more of a red Tory, he’s basically a PC’s dream. I think that may be why Carney polls so well with older Canadians, who are fairly moderate, but include more of the old PC voters that actually remember the PC. I don’t have sources, just speculation.

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u/Deep_Imagination3023 Apr 26 '25

That is incorrect. I’m sure most bigots are conservative leaning but there are millions of bigoted liberals

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u/Visible_Fact_8706 Apr 27 '25

There will always be outliers. But I’d be interested to hear about these millions of bigoted Liberals.

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u/Deep_Imagination3023 Apr 27 '25

You really have not observed widespread racism, ableism, classism, transphobia etc etc among liberals or in the policies of liberal politicians??

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u/mostlygroovy Apr 27 '25

Again, it’s always the accounts less than 150 days old with the outrageous anti-Liberal/pro-Con wild takes.

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u/Deep_Imagination3023 Apr 27 '25

How is it pro con if I stated clearly that I’m sure most bigots are conservative leaning? It’s not an outrageous take unless you have your head in the sand. Liberalism uses the moral superiority of inclusion and anti racism et cetera as a marketing strategy but as with conservatism they are little more than two cheeks of the same arse

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u/ElectroSpore Apr 26 '25

People have increasingly become less tolerant period.

If you send someone to something like https://votecompass.cbc.ca/ and have them honestly answer the questions almost no one directly lines up with any party but will be closer to one set of polices than another.

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u/kdew22 Apr 26 '25

I really appreciate the vote compass for this!!

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u/switchingcreative Apr 26 '25

I agree. But flying a F Trudeau flag doesn't help. Have you ever scene a F Poilievre flag? I haven't.

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u/Physical-Village2111 Apr 26 '25

Overall, however, it is in power. People are more vocal than they do not like. I have seen f poilievre bumper stickers few in kamloops and was a bit surprising since he has not been in power.

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u/switchingcreative Apr 26 '25

One thing I've noticed is people want change. Period. There's such a strong hatred for Trudeau that they'll vote for a bag of chips... no matter what. Which is scary. I thought Trudeau had to go a few years ago but conservatives aren't what I'm looking for either.

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u/Leather-Account8560 Apr 27 '25

Really how haven’t u there are signs everywhere even a billboard in Ontario

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u/NBDad Apr 28 '25

Harper literally had a law put in that would have made flying a Fsck whoever flag a crime. Trudeau repealed it...which is hilarious. The only reason the cucks in trucks can FLY a Fsck Trudea or Fsck Carny flag...is because of the Liberals :D

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u/switchingcreative Apr 28 '25

Trash be trashing.

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u/alaskadotpink Apr 27 '25

I never had a problem with conservatives until everything started being "too woke", and I'm about as left as they come. I know moderate conservatives who manage to not be socially regressive.

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u/RoyalRidgeway Apr 27 '25

This is true, the left tends to use character assassination, and false claims on anyone that is even slightly right of center (racist, sexist, uneducated, hate minorities, etc). Really makes people hesitant to be open about their views, for fear of losing their job, relationships, or even death threats.