That was a mistake...

[mousme]

In an effort to be a more informed voter, I have been reading the platforms of the four major contenders in the election (yes, I'm counting the Green Party, because even though they're doomed because of our stupid first-past-the-post electoral system, they still get a significant percentage of votes).

I thought I had properly braced myself, having consumed the better part of a disappointing Blanche de Chambly, but it turns out I need more than one beer to withstand Canadian politics.

In fact, I highly suspect there may not be enough beer in the world for this.

And I haven't even begun looking at the economic fiasco happening in the States. Egads.

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[bodhifox.livejournal.com]

We're fine, we're all fine here. How are you?

fearsclave has let me know I'm still go for yurt space at his enclave in case I go expat.

[gats.livejournal.com]

Forgive me for being an ignorant foreigner, but counting the Green party wouldn't there be five major parties? The Bloc, The Liberals, The Conservatives, The NDP, and The Greens.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Oh, sorry. I totally discounted the Bloc from my calculations, because there's no way in hell I would ever vote for them.

You're right: five parties.

Ho Ho Ho, Party Platforms

[ankhorite.livejournal.com]

What a dutiful soul you are!

Here, John McCain and the Dubya Administration are lining up for the $700 billion bailout.

The Republican party platform for 2008 specifically states that there shall be no bailouts.

La, la, la, la...