These elections are too fucking long!!

[terrya]

In Canada, it took them 30 days to elect a government. Just one month.

Here, it has been 3 YEARS.

That's just ridiculous.

[sharp_stick]

1. And way too fucking expensive

Imagine what could have been done with the money wasted on advertising?

[EmperorHasNoClothes]

4. Just think of it this way:

A large portion of a billion dollars spent during this election cycle by all parties. A hell of a lot of money.

TWO HUNDRED billion spent so far in Iraq. A hell of a lot of money.

Really puts it in perspective, doesn't it?

[arwalden]

2. Odd... I've Never Heard You Complain About ANYTHING Being Too Long...

:hi:

[terrya]

3. Well, there are some things that are better longer...

but, honey, elections (NOT erections) aren't one of them. :-)

:hi:

[arwalden]

6. Ooooh! e-LEC-tions... Never Mind.

[terrya]

8. Well, e-LECT-ions are pleasurable...

I'm sure glad you chimed in, my friend. This rant of mine really wasn't going anywhere...but going phallic ALWAYS works for me. :-)

[yvr girl]

5. Actually must be at least 36 days

We actually have a lot of unofficial campaigning. Our elections are called at the drop of a hat (writ actually) but speculation is usually spot on to when the election will be held.

We also already know the prime candidates. There is no primary season. I think the grueling campaign schedules in the US helps to prepare the eventual winner for the job. Running for president is the ultimate job interview. It could be a bit condensed though.

[Maiden England]

7. don't have a priapism over it