Federal election, 2008- Vote against the incumbent

Oh, you all probably wont do this- the incumbent seemed so nice, and wanted to do so much for your riding- that's why they're the incumbent. Yes, that Lemon over there on the podium, kissing hands, shaking babies and generally trying to lull you into believing the last few years were an unpleasant dream.

You'll have to vote, oh yes, probably because the opposition Liberals will finally gamble on defeating the Conservatives over our war in Afghanistan, that messy little bit of geo politics gone sour. The Liberals will show some spine, and we'll have another minority government. Between Adam's Ears stands by the prediction that the Tories will lose seats, but Grit arrogance will keep them out of the big chair, again.

A few will vote away from the status quo, giving the Greens a presence (look to Christian Heritage to take both heart, and a few seats from the Tories in the following general election). The NDP may get a seat count that better reflects their vote count.

But really, throw the bums out- flip the government, and vote away from the dinosaurs. Nobody is getting a parlementary dictatorship this election, so the worst we'll get is more of the acrimony and incompetence of the last 18 months.

Otherwise it's more of two sides of the same coin- Liberal lawyers vs Conservative lawyers, people usually from the same schools, cliques and backgrounds, looking for a ticket to corporate directorships, lobbying posts, and finally getting a partnership in a law firm.

Stand up, vote your heart like free people, not like bean-counting sheep- or at least vote gainst the incumbents.