For the first time in a while, Canada had an election. Yeah, it was long, it was hard, and when the hype and swelling went down, there was a mess all over the place and some guy with bad hair was sporting an ear-to-ear grin.
We should be happy we were able to have an election. Heck, some places haven’t had an election in years and they aren’t always lucky enough to have some sexy country step in and give them a hand. Not that the US is sexy, but the Statue of Liberty's robes are like, so close to falling off. More often than not, when those countries finally do gain an election, there is a group of dudes watching everything and it just feels awkward and wrong.
We should still be proud that we were able to maintain an election for such a long time. Often, elections come and go without anyone really paying attention to them. They are sometimes fleeting, a rush that lasts not nearly long enough. They surprise everyone, and the unprepared leave hurting.
But not this election. This election rose gradually like an annual tulip, intimidating some and mesmerizing others.
And we all grabbed a firm hold of this election. We watched it pulse as we argued with one another about who is going to get the most out of it. It was exciting, sexy, and a bit terrifying, just like the best elections.
So instead of mourning our results, Canada, be grateful we had one. Be grateful that we got the opportunity to show everyone what a nice election looks like. Post pictures of it on Facebook, wave it around. If it hit you in any way, feel free to tell everyone your feelings about it for the next few years.
Then take a shower.
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