Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Well - It could have been worse. maybe.

So, we have another minority Conservative government. The results do not reflect the will of the people but it is done. I'm glad the Conservatives did not get a majority and I certainly thank the voters of Quebec for that. I think Harper will not be able to do anything too outrageous because if all three opposition parties vote together they can prevent serious harm to our social programs and to health care. Still, I admit, I am sad. The Conservatives by won by the adroit manipulation of Canadians' fears and by the use of smear tactics. If only the Liberals and the New Democrats could unite, then the government would truly reflect what most Canadians want. Well, I can dream can't I?

In other, more positive news, my Viking does not have a cracked rib. It was a pulled muscle. The holiday weekend weather was very kind and the Viking's cooking was excellent. I'm also happy that my friend, the bear, is absorbed in the run-up to baseball's world series. It keeps him amused and occupied, most of the time.

It's time for me to stop grousing and get to work on Chapter 24. Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.



2 comments:

Lily Whalen said...

Who can judge what the will of the people really is when only 58% of eligible voters bother to show up at the polls? Just less than half of the people let the rest of us decide for them. Shame on them!

I, for one, am satisfied with the outcome of the election, but you already knew I would be.

Lori Hahnel said...

This is what provincial politics in Alberta feel like all the time. Low voter turnout, predictable Tory victory. It's enough to make me want to move to...I don't know, Sweden?