Election Frenzy

Sarah Palin

Elizabeth May

So. Two federal elections in North America within a 4 week period.

Thank God that's over. If I see one more political ad on TV in the next year, it will be too soon.

First, we had the federal election in Canada the day after Thanksgiving. I know *I* was impressed, having $300 million of taxpayers dollars to hold another election with nearly the same results as before.

Stephen Harper continues his minority government after breaking his own law to call the election in the first place. The Liberals continue to be the official opposition (though with a few less members). And Jack Layton contiues to be the runner up, along with Gills Duceppe. However I have a feeling Jack is going to be louder than ever with his newly acquired seats this term.

The one silver lining of it all was the surprisingly well spoken and knowledgable Elizabeth May, leader of the oft mentioned, yet fruitless Green Party. This lady made it seem possible for a new party to stand a real chance and make a real difference in politics. Even though she did not win her seat, I have faith that it won't be too much longer before we see her calling everyone in parliament hill a 'fraud' in both official languages during question period.

Now to the American Election which made history with their first Black President, Barack Obama. I think its great that finally we see some diversity in the American government rather than rich, old white men who supposedly represent the American Populous. Still, part of me thinks the nation would have been better off with Hilary at the Helm. Does anyone REALLY believe that she wasn't running the show behind the scenes during the Clinton administration?

Which finally brings me to the now infamous Sarah Palin. Is this woman to be believed? She certainly has a marketable appearance, but come on! She's the govenor of Alaska! It's like asking the Mayor of Flin Flon, Manitoba to run New York City! Perhaps not the brightest idea the republicans have had. And I can guarantee that the only thing that will be remembered from this election, aside from the Historic President Obama, is 'I can see Russia from my house!'

Rainn