In America, they know when the election is, and wonder who will win.
In Canada, we wonder when the election is, but know who will win.
Looking at what's going on with Ottawa, I'm convinced that we need an election to sort this out, and the sooner the better. We have a government that cannot govern, and only deals with one issue: when the election is going to be. Last time I checked, government was supposed to be dealing with things that matter, like healthcare, education, tuition, etc. But now, the only issue in Ottawa is whether we will see lawn signs and Christmas lights together. And whose fault it will be if we do.
In the news the other day, I saw a report on how much the parties have raised. The party of the bourgeoisie, the Conservatives had over 10 million, the corrupt Liberals had 5 million, and the NDP is at 2-3 million. To be accurate, though, I think the report should include all of our money the Liberals are trying to bribe us with. After 12 years of failure to protect the healthcare system, pushing a neoliberal agenda, and mass corruption, they figure they can bribe us with our own money on the "economic update." A regular tactic in the Liberal playbook.
So now, oh no! A Christmas election. We have to vote! You know what? Bring it on. It's time for change, plus after all this, I'd like to see my MP freezing his ass off going door to door.
Actually, I already know how the election will turn out.
Week one: Harper points out Liberal corruption, Liberals change subject
Week two: Liberals try to portray themselves as the defenders of healthcare. Tommy Douglas is rolling in his grave.
Week three: Liberals convince NDP voters that despite they suck, it's important to vote for the lesser evil instead of the party that doesn't suck, otherwise you wind up with the great satan, Harper.
Week three: Debates: four old white guys in a room trying to convince the public they know what they're talking about. Rest of Canada wonders what the hell is the Clarity Act
Week five: Stephen Harper opens his mouth, blows everything
Final results: Another Liberal minority government. Nothing is changed.
The healthcare system continues it's decline, tuition is raised by 10%, Martin clings to "free" trade, corporate tax cuts, and the Liberals continue to push their neoliberal agenda. I think I'll just move to Cuba. Their healthcare system isn'tin decline and I won't be freezing my ass off half the year. Besides, I won't have to deal with those idiots.