Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Canada Voted 2004
I took part in the federal election yesterday. Paul Martin's Liberals ran surprisingly strongly and will form a minority government in Canada, with the balance of power held by Jack Layton's New Democrats.
I voted for local NDP candidate Melanee Thomas. It was fairly certain here in Lethbridge that the conservative party would win, but nevertheless I feel disappointed that it wasn't even close.
The sad thing is, it probably doesn't matter who gets in. I realize it's not good to be this pessimistic about voting at such an early age but I think Gary put it best, with his government Cat & Mouse analogy. We're all just mice voting for the cats whom are perceived as the least hungry.
I voted for local NDP candidate Melanee Thomas. It was fairly certain here in Lethbridge that the conservative party would win, but nevertheless I feel disappointed that it wasn't even close.
The sad thing is, it probably doesn't matter who gets in. I realize it's not good to be this pessimistic about voting at such an early age but I think Gary put it best, with his government Cat & Mouse analogy. We're all just mice voting for the cats whom are perceived as the least hungry.
posted by Jeff Milner at 6/29/2004 10:02:41 AM
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