Broken Social Scene, K'Naan, Nelly Furtado and More React to Election Results - Spinner

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Last night (May 2), Canadians watched the results of the country's federal election with the Conservatives achieving a majority government. An array of Canadian acts have weighed in on the outcome, some offering more pointed barbs than others:

"When you are forced to choose between foolish men, sometimes you must believe in the power of the MAGICAL MOUSTACHE,"Broken Social ScenesingerKevin Drewsaidvia Twitter, a reference to New Democrat Party leader Jack Layton.

Hip-hop artistK'naanhad his own unique take on the proceedings."Politics are like awkward fashion trends,"he wrote viaTwitter."If u jump in the bandwagon just as something happens, u may end up laughin at how u looked someday."

Stars' lead vocalist Torquil Campbell didn't seem very impressed by the results judging from hisTwitteraccount May 3."Everyone done feeling smug about being Canadian?"Campbell wrote."It's time to take those flags off your backpacks and start being embarrassed. We f----ed up."

Hollerado was also quick topipe invia Twitter:"This is actually really depressing. Let's all work to watch this Gov't like hawks and speak up if they attempt to cut Arts funding. Again."

FormerBarenaked Ladiessinger and now solo artistSteven Pageshared his thoughts regarding the results."A CPC majority sure dampens my celebration of the NDP's awesome showing,"hesaidvia Twitter May 2."The Canadian electoral system needs repair."

Barenaked Ladies' drummer Tyler Stewart noticed the musical possibilities with some candidates elected, including Cash Brothers' singer Andrew Cash."Cash, Nash and the Stache all make it to Parliament Hill,"hewrotevia Twitter."Congrats to Andrew, Peggy and Jack. Let the jamming begin."

"Well, looks like a Blue day in Canada,"Bedouin Soundclashwroteon Twitter referring to the Conservative party win.

"In sports or in politics, it always makes me sad to see someone get defeated,"Simple Plandrummer Chuck Comeauwroteon Twitter."Heartbreaking."

"Ladies and Gentlemen, you are truly lovely,"Bif Nakedwrote."I am proud of you for embracing democracy, and embracing Canada. We will make it what we want."

Nelly Furtadonotedvia Twitter that there was a two percent increase in the number of voters in 2011 versus 2008 and also congratulated Green Party member Elizabeth May who won in her riding. Last week Furtado also posted two YouTube clips encouraging young people to vote.

Watch Nelly Furtado's 'Votes for Dummies'
Others had a bit more humour in their thoughts, withOwen Pallettsayingvia Twitter,"Yes, I voted today for Hubristic Party On The left #1."

Meanwhile, Our Lady Peace singer Raine Maidasaidvia Twitter that Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff didn't seem to be the right fit for his party."Noble as it is for Ignatieff to want to continue to lead the Liberals, Canada needs someone ASPIRATIONAL, enough settling for the status quo!"

Sum 41bassist Cone McCaslinsaidon his Twitter account,"Election polls are in...........I see that it's supposed to rain tomorrow. I'm not surprised."

Finally, Stars singerAmy Millanperhaps summed up the thoughts of many people with asimple responseon her Twitter account."Yikes."

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