By: Maria Fernanda Osorio Arredondo, SFU Student
Sonia Furstenau was in her popular era after the initial count of votes of the 2024 provincial election. Since no party had enough seats to form the majority in the 93-seat legislature, the two seats of the Green Party held a decisive political power. That’s why BC Conservative leader John Rustad called Furstenau about a week ago to convince her to be his bestie. However, the Green party’s leader told The Tyee that “she didn’t answer because she didn’t recognize the number.” In more diplomatic words, Sonia declared she wouldn’t call Rustad back until he took accountability for being a jerk. Rustad’s attempt to befriend Frustenau ended up being pointless because, after judicial recounts, the NPD won the October 19 election with a total of 47 seats. The Green Party remained with its two seats, while the Conservative Party went from 45 seats to 44. In honour of your political loss and rejected phone call, Rustad, this playlist is for you.
“Rich, White, Straight Men”
By Kesha
Rustad, have you ever been asked to describe yourself in three words? Look no further; Kesha has the answer. (Unlike Furstenau, who doesn’t answer.) Being able to self reflect after being rejected shows maturity. Seriously, you should use this song as guided meditation. Kesha’s lyrics, “What if rich, white, straight men / Didn’t rule the world anymore?” will scare you more than informed citizens, but I’ve heard that facing your fears is good. It’s all about self care, babe.
“Dancing with Your Ghost”
By Sasha Alex Sloan
Embracing heartbreaks is part of life. Sometimes, you have to learn to dance in the rain. Or if you get ghosted by Sonia Furstenau, learn to dance with the ghost of the BC Green leader. To get the support from the Greens, Furstenau recommends you stop yelling at the sky and start talking about the “racist, dehumanizing, homophobic, conspiratory” statements by Conservative candidates.
“Take My Hand”
By Jeremy Dutcher
Do I need to take your hand and guide you to common sense? I had to include a song by a queer Indigenous artist because I haven’t forgotten how you compared gender and sexuality education to residential schools last year. Take a history class if you don’t want your party’s rise to become history.
“Hot to Go!”
By Chappell Roan
The Earth will be “Hot to Go!” with your climate change policies. The climate emergency is non-fiction. Please, stop saying it’s an “anti-human agenda.” I don’t want to live in a 199 degree world. (P.S. Are you really surprised Furstenau didn’t pick up?)
“Call Me Maybe”
By Carly Rae Jepsen
Listen, John, I’m not an advisor to the Conservative party, but I have a suggestion. Learn “Call Me Maybe” and then perform it to Sonia Furstenau to convince her to call you back. She’ll call you — maybe.
