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Rhinoceros

The Rhinoceros Party is a Canadian federal-level satirical political party, referred to in English Canada as the Second Rhinoceros Party. It was created in Montreal on May 21, 2006, and recognized by Elections Canada as being eligible for registration on August 16, 2007, and an official political party on August 23, 2007. It is the successor to the Rhinoceros Party of Canada. The party was founded by François "Yo" Gourd, who was involved with the original incarnation of the First Rhinoceros Party. He stated he named the new party (then under the name "neorhino")…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

What changes would you expect in society if humorous or satirical political parties gained more power?

 @9RC33TXfrom Ontario answered…2mos2MO

Satire has no place in real elections. People who don't take policy seriously should never be allowed to run for office.

 @9RC7956from Nova Scotia answered…2mos2MO

Maybe someone in the room can tell politicians when they’re acting like morons.

 @9RC3XG4from Nova Scotia answered…2mos2MO

No pet rhinoceros unless you identify as one yourself.

 @9RC4JNVfrom Nova Scotia answered…2mos2MO

I honestly think there would be a growing disillusion about the government and what it is meant to represent.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How important is it for politicians to maintain a sense of humor, and how might it affect their public image?

 @9RVK5P6Liberalfrom Ontario answered…2mos2MO

Politicians should have a sense if humor but it should be tactful

 @98L33P9Rhinoceros from Ontario agreed…2yrs2Y

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…7 days7D

Is it possible for a political movement based on humor to be taken seriously, or is it always doomed to be just a 'joke'?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7 days7D

Can you think of a time when a joke about politics changed your opinion or made you reconsider something important?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7 days7D

How do you think older and younger generations react differently to the idea of political satire, especially in government?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7 days7D

If a satirical party won an election in your country, how do you think it would change public confidence in government?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7 days7D

Can humor be a powerful tool to reveal truths about society, or does it distract from solving real political issues?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7 days7D

Does the concept of a political party that 'promises not to keep any promises' make you feel more cynical about politics, or does it offer some refreshing honesty?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7 days7D

How would it make you feel if the majority of politicians started copying some of the tactics of satirical parties, like making absurd promises?

 @9TQWX6J from Ontario answered…1 day1D

i think that some of the satire would be lost on certain voters and cause harm and poor debate practices

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7 days7D

Have you ever laughed at a political message that made you reflect on a serious issue afterward, and if so, what was it?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7 days7D

If you were running a satirical political campaign, what absurd promise would you make to stand out, and why do you think people would respond to it?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7 days7D

Do you think there’s value in having a political party that uses humor and satire to make a point, or does it undermine serious political dialogue?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Discuss the effectiveness of using humor versus traditional campaigning in raising awareness for political issues.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

If given the chance, would you vote for a satirical candidate? Why or why not?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Imagine if a proposal to control all of the world's cold was serious; how do you think it would impact global politics?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Can a joke or satirical political movement have a serious impact on public policy debates? Share examples or reasons.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

In what ways do you think political satire reflects or influences the public's view of government and leadership?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

If you could create a political campaign promise that was purely satirical, what would it be and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How might the approach of making unrealistic campaign promises impact voter engagement and democracy?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How would you react if a political party in your country promised to never keep their promises?

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