Well, it turned out way better than the polls expected, and though it was a minority victory, it was a victory nonetheless, and I am happy. Actually, this will be an interesting period of time in Canadian politics! We'll see how long it takes before we have to go to the polls again.

I've heard a lot of whining lately about "proportional representation" and how we should switch to it. It's interesting to note that the only people who want to switch to this system are the losers in the election! Hmmm... All jokes aside, our system of government is not like the United States, meaning it is not a system of "checks and balances". Our system is designed to hand a majority government the ball and let them run with it, for better or for worse. I happen to like that, but it's just a personal preference. If you think proportional represenation is more democratic, even though you get the same number of votes, good for you, but please don't come crying to me when the Parliament is deadlocked and legislation doesn't get passed.

As an aside, a lot of European nations have one form or another of proportional representation, and people point to there to demonstrate how well it works. I can't tell you how much I am sick and fucking tired of people bringing up Europe as though it is the promised land and everything is perfect over there. Do you really believe that? Great - move there and found out just how "perfect" it is.

I saw my first-ever firefly when I left the gym yesterday - it was awesome.

I am heading to Mexico for the long weekend on Friday morning, returning Monday sometime, depending on how the flights go. Life is pretty damned good, my friends.