Sex, Drugs and Provincial Politics

It’s election day eve kids and the mud slinging, hand shaking and baby kissing has seemingly subsided. As per norm in BC, it’s a two party race, however we could see a third party sneak into a few more seats in Victoria.

I’ve always had rather strong opinions where provincial politics are concerned and a recent interest in electoral reform (thanks to my handsome roommate who explains things to me calmly when I clearly have no idea what I’m talking about). I’ve already made my choice, yet it is not my intent to sway British Columbians who might be reading this blog. I’d simply like to remind everyone who is eligible to get out and VOTE tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12th at your local polling station from 8am-8pm.

So instead of spouting off each party’s platforms like every media outlet in town, I’d like to review a few comical highlights from this crazy campaign...

Carole James, leader of the NDP party, has for once truly captured my attention. Is it just me, or does James sound just like a certain Alaskan lady who ran for VP of the US of A? Just an observation. See comparison clips below:





Another juicy James tidbit occurred during an interview on a popular Vancouver radio station where she allowed herself to be photographed with the DJ’s wearing t-shirts adorned with anti-Olympic messaging inspired by this graffiti found somewhere in East Van.

Granted it was all a joke, but where is her PR team? Her crew then posted the image on James’ Twitter page, thus giving the Liberals a little more ammo the day before the election. Whether you support the Olympics or not, hundreds of thousands of visitors will be gracing Vancouver and Whistler with their presence in less than a year, not to mention the millions of TV viewers. Should she get in, is this the message we want to send to the world? Surely not.

Adding to the deliciousness that is democracy are BC’s 40+ fringe parties. Some of my favorites include:

The Sex Party is once again on the mend to ensure British Columbians are getting their rocks off with a little political reform, which includes: changing our education system, repealing sex-negative laws and regulations, and supporting a sex-positive community. I feel that; pun intended.

The Work Less Party might have the most effective campaign slogan of all - Alarm Clocks Kill Dreams. Quite right. I was enjoying a rather fantastical dream staring myself and Chris Pine (the new Captain Kirk) the other night, and my alarm clock did indeed kill that buzz. I digress, the party is campaigning for a 32 hour work week. I have no negative comments to add here.

The B.C. Marijuana Party, an oldie but goodie, is shakin and bakin all over town with their eloquent yet controversial leader Marc Emery at the helm. Despite boasting the best weed around, I don’t usually partake in the Province’s cheeba culture, however Emery has some very valid points. Not sure they deserve a seat, but I’m glad they’re there to raise awareness. Wouldn’t it be grand to put the gang bangers out of business by legalizing marijuana? Oooohhh....I’ve said too much. Overgrowing the Government....clever pot heads.

Before I bid you adieu, I’d like to remind you to read up on STV before casting your vote tomorrow. Many western countries around the world (21 in Europe alone) have already adopted proportional representation. Let’s be sure we are all well informed.

See you at the polls possums.
xx