Ridings

It is fitting, somehow, that these constituencies are called ridings – more English than England, in a Commonwealth city that looks like the American midwest but sports the crown of Windsor on licence plates and freeway signs, and her majesty on a C$20 bill. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The effect of voting for his candidates in most ridings is to perpetuate Conservative rule. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A disproportionate share of federal funding for celebrations of Canada Day and other national holidays was given to organizations in ridings held by Liberal MPs, according to an analysis done by the Ottawa Citizen. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The article starts out with the assertion that the “Harper government” has been channeling a disproportionate amount of development money into Quebec in ridings which are held under Conservative rule. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Elizabeth May has joined the ranks of Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams by asking people to vote strategically in ridings that would prevent the Conservatives from winning, even if that undermines the efforts of her own candidates in that riding. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I remember during the last federal election how angry NDP activists were at CAW leader Buzz Hargrove for suggesting that people should vote Liberal in ridings where the NDP did not stand a chance of winning. ❋ Uncorrectedproofs (2007)

The Ontario Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform, a forum which brings together citizens from Ontario’s 103 ridings, is in the process of reviewing our first-past-the-post voting system and evaluating the merits of adopting an alternative voting system. ❋ Uncorrectedproofs (2007)

In the Canadian parliamentary system, national elections are really 308 simultaneous elections in what are known as ridings, or constituencies. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The Conservatives are targeting districts -- often called ridings -- like Brampton West and neighboring Brampton- Springdale, hoping to take advantage of a tendency by ethnic voters to side with the governing party, said Nelson Wiseman, a political science professor at the University of Toronto. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Members of the House of Commons are elected from districts called ridings by a simple plurality. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Canadians do not vote directly for their head of state as their neighbors to the south do; rather, they elect Members of Parliament in voting districts known as "ridings;" the leader of the party that wins the most ridings forms the new government. ❋ Unknown (2008)

For one thing, Denny Hastert would be the Prime Minister, Bill Frist and all the senators would be largely powerless, we'd have a lot more fringe political parties, congressional districts would be called "ridings," and we could have an election season that lasts only six weeks. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Somewhat similar "ridings" are found in various parts of ❋ Clement A. Miles (N/A)

Elizabeth, occasionally passed in state along the "ridings". ❋ Murray Gilchrist (1892)

Mr. Mulcair called the $3-billion a "slush fund," however, adding that he has concerns that the money will only be spent in Conservative ridings which is why the government is refusing to be transparent about where the money is going.

I saw this hot chick by [the bus] stop so I [axed] her if she wanted a 'ride ride'. Hooker: [May I] have a ride? John: You mean a 'ride ride'? ❋ Giarc Aldeberon (2006)

Hey baby, [wanna ride] this ride? I'll let [you ride] this ride if you think you can [take it]? ❋ Gregsd (2006)

Suzy: "Hey Jim [can I get a ride] home?" Jim: "Sure, [Ride for Ride]?" Suzy: "Ok! [fair enough]!" -Jim gives her a ride home and they fuck each other's brains out- ❋ Pubesicleman (2014)

The greatest kick in [trucking] apart from knocking down a biker is swinging up a roundabout and picking up a [hiker]. You're chatting up that piece of skirt who's sitting by your side and then pop that crucial question: [A RIDE FOR A RIDE]? ❋ Casdebom (2011)

you get in a deadly fight and you [sit back] and [call the cops] cuz you cherish your life so your [a ride] or ride ❋ Mbarteee (2010)

[I like] riding [my man's] [cock]. ❋ GMan (2004)

Sarah: Will you look at that [bloke] over there! [Yasmin]: [Ock], he's a ride, isn't he? ❋ SexySenor93 (2009)

OG Wood: Back in the 90s, The Ride was deep. Then they thought they could take on The Brand. That didn't turn out so well. OG [Shamrock]: Now [NLR] stands for Not Leaving [Reception]. ❋ ZXY&ABC (2020)

She got on top of me and eyed my dick with a [devilish] smile. She then [hopped on] and moved forwards and backwards, riding my dick like a friggin [pogo]. I love to ride that slut ❋ The Neighbourhood Bicycle (2017)

[Cornelius]: "Dwight sure acted inappropriately at last night's party." Jose: "For real? What did that motherfucker do, playa?" Cornelius: "Well, when I was in the other room [refilling] my apple juice, I believe that he attempted to make sexual advances toward my lady friend." Jose: "That's just fucked up." Cornelius: "It is indeed. I must take retaliatory action of some sort." Jose: "[Fo' shizzle my nizzle]. Let's ride on that fool, dogg." Cornelius: "I concur that doing so would be the most appropriate course of action at this time." ❋ Nicholas D (2009)