Jack Layton, Canada's leader for NDP, passed away

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Many other Canadians on the board like I am would already know by now, the sad news of Layton's death.

It's a sad day for Canada, as he's a remarkable man who's been defined by his tireless struggle for the lesser brackets, his commitment and motivations for his party, and what he believes in, as well as his battle against cancer. He's also given a lot of warmth and inspired many people mainly by his optimism, smiles, and remain very active in staying with the public despite his cancer. This was something which also influenced me and caught my attention.

This is the first time I actually liked, or ever appreciated a politician of Canadian domestic affairs.(I've mentioned before that I'm not interested in domestic politics) His struggles were for a good cause, although too bad we never get to see him as PM and what he'd have done. I considered voting for Layton for the past 2 elections, although I didn't because I wasn't too familiar with NDP and their stuff.

Anyways, RIP. I'm sure he'll be remembered by many.
 

Obcession

Junior Member
RIP to Jack Layton. He was a real respectable figure in Canadian politics. Although I do not agree with him on many things and would never imagine myself voting for NDP, he was nonetheless a great man and a courageous fellow. His death comes at a great loss for Canada.
 

latenlazy

Brigadier
My sociology professor is going to be sad. Actually, so am I. :(

Anyone think the NDP is in trouble?
 
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My sociology professor is going to be sad. Actually, so am I. :(

Anyone think the NDP is in trouble?

I think it's pretty much given. There are more trusts from the public on Layton than on the party. In a sense, the attachment is more personal. Now I bet many people would wonder why didn't they vote for him while he's still alive, although I have a feeling NDP might win more support in the next election simply because the emotions that were spurred with Layton's death. However at the same time NDP may also not get the win they want in the next election simply because Layton was what defined the party up till now, so it's up to NDP to demonstrate themselves.
 

latenlazy

Brigadier
I think it's pretty much given. There are more trusts from the public on Layton than on the party. In a sense, the attachment is more personal. Now I bet many people would wonder why didn't they vote for him while he's still alive, although I have a feeling NDP might win more support in the next election simply because the emotions that were spurred with Layton's death. However at the same time NDP may also not get the win they want in the next election simply because Layton was what defined the party up till now, so it's up to NDP to demonstrate themselves.

Well, I was discussing this with a friend, and I'm of the belief that the NDP really only got hold after Paul Martin's scandal became the straw that broke the camel's back. I honestly think a lot of people now see the NDP as the honest alternative to the Liberals, which could help cement their position. My friend also mentioned that about the post Layton surge though.

On the by and large, I do not think the NDP is purely defined by Layton just because if it were Layton centric they would not have become opposition this election.
 
Well, I was discussing this with a friend, and I'm of the belief that the NDP really only got hold after Paul Martin's scandal became the straw that broke the camel's back. I honestly think a lot of people now see the NDP as the honest alternative to the Liberals, which could help cement their position. My friend also mentioned that about the post Layton surge though.

On the by and large, I do not think the NDP is purely defined by Layton just because if it were Layton centric they would not have become opposition this election.

That I do agree. What I mean is that he was the iconic figure..like if you ask some Asian lady in the streets, she probably will say "that old man with moustache" or something. Anyways
 

latenlazy

Brigadier
That I do agree. What I mean is that he was the iconic figure..like if you ask some Asian lady in the streets, she probably will say "that old man with moustache" or something. Anyways

Hopefully that next election gives them time to have an appropriate heir come about. On the macro side of things though I don't think Harper is doing a bad job. I haven't lived in Canada for a decade though.
 
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