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Nope, don't change it! Each gender should be recognized for their own uniqueness. I suppose now this will spark a debate on feminism...sigh.

George Clooney was nominated for "Michael Clayton". I watched it yesterday on PPV. It was one of the most boring films I've ever seen. I am mystified by this nomination.

So am I. The thing about phenoms is that they may appeal to folks who otherwise would not follow politics or the issues in question but will get swept up in the hype. That's the nature of the beast. Back to Canada... I don't think much of the liberal "leader" at this point. I am sure he is gentle and kind, a wonderful father, a good friend, but he is no Alpha Male, which is what people unfortunately look for in a leader. Neither Harper or Dion are phenoms in any stretch of the imagination.

The media out and out love him for their own ratings reasons. Race only comes into play here because the media is thrilled that they have an ongoing story to sensationalize for months and months to come. Perhaps for years to come.

Funny, I keep seeing and hearing the words charismatic, tall, good looking, and nice, over and over again in relation to Obama. Hillary wants change too and the change strategy between the two of them is not a whole lot different. So what do you think the difference is? She had it in the bag until he came along.

Don't forget that Gore won the POPULAR vote and Bush ended up being appointed. Kerry sunk himself by insulting the troops. I guess Americans didn't think that made him very likable. Yes, and now back to Canada.

Likability is everything! Look whats happening in the States? They're all voting for Obama and nobody knows why! He is very likable and most of the time that's all it takes.

I don't profess to know all about your nation A.M. As well, I am certainly still somewhat ignorant as to how the elections work there, but I'm learning. It's only in recent years that I have paid much attention. I believe that George Bush has piqued the interest of many people around the world who otherwise have had little daily interest. This election is hugely important to the entire world because of the Bush regime and everything that has come to pass. That is the reality of his legacy at this juncture in time. When I peruse the comments from both Americans and Canadians regarding Canada and our own elections I also become annoyed by some of them because I simply disagree with some them. I don't believe you have to live in a country to form an opinion regarding how it operates. You and I don't live in parts of the world where blatant human rights atrocities are committed by these countries own Governments but that doesn't mean we should hold back an opinion because we have not lived it. Some countries in the world have no democratic system and we all have an opinion about that and many of us have never lived it. I would not assume that Americans on this forum are not entitled to form opinions about Canada from learning about Canada via editorials, blogs on the net, watching TV, reading books or listening to Canada's own people express their own opinions or relate their own experiences. If my ignorance shows through in some of my posts by all means bash me over the head but I will not be gagged because our American neighbours are just tired of hearing it.

It really does boil down to "personalities" more than it does about platforms if you ask me. Now take for instance, the day the camera caught Harper dropping his kids off at school and he shook their hands upon saying goodbye instead of giving his wee ones a hug. This spoke volumes to me. Yes, I was once married to one of these anal, keep the emotions in check types, so this resonated negatively for me. Funny how you just can't get a simple thing like that out of your mind and it just stays with you...right to the voting booth.

Because everybody is voting for one leader, why the necessity to protect smaller states? Why not just accept the vote of the country as a whole? Oh, never mind, I'll go read it as there's sure to be a complicated reason I'll have to plow through. Agreed about our system. Having to vote for an MP that you like when you dislike the party or leader he/she represents is less than satisfactory for me.

Here we go again. Blame it on Canada! Sheesh! Think I'll head back into my Igloo now.

May I remind you that we now have the Internet to gain knowledge, which makes it "not so far away" but merely a click away. We can all do that at the very same moment. There would be no earthly reason that I can think of as to why we as Canadians, cannot access the very same information that you can. Give me a break!

Hmmmm....the election of 2000 sure looked like a coup to me. Just done on a more sophisticated level than a militia storming the Whitehouse. And excuse me, but the world DID wonder...as did many Americans from what I've been reading over the past 7 years.

You are right, I am still ignorant to the rules of American elections. The fact that superdelegates can over rule a majority vote of the people, seems less than democratic to me. Also the the fact that the your collegiate electoral gang can also over rule the popular vote, is also less than democratic to me. No wonder people in the U.S. don't bother to go out and vote. I also forgot about the fact that you use computers for casting a ballot where there are no paper trails and the machines are so easily open to fraud. This really is a travesty, IMO. I must admit the more I learn, the more frustrated I become at the overwhelming confusion and seeming incompetence of your whole system. As you all rely so much on lobbyists to run the show down there, why not get some lobbying underway to set about simplifying your elections? It all seems very broken to me.

Looks to me like he's on his way to becoming President this coming November. Are you saying that you think America will vote in the Republicans in November? Yeah, it 's a long way until November and a lot can happen between now and then but it's been an awfully long past 7 years, consisting of one disaster after another. Obama's most profound message is "change". No way the Republicans will be voted back in, doesn't matter who their leader is. Obama will be a formidable force against McCain, as he will have tons of amunition, simple as that.

I too have satellite and have watched Glen (yuk) Beck, Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity. I actually tune in to these extreme right wingers for amusement when I'm really, really bored and it's raining out and I have no housework or anything else productive to do and there is nothing else to watch.

Amen! Cuba also has the most eco friendly agricultural system in the entire world. I hope they are left alone to live out their existence as they see fit and will not have the "American Dream" foisted upon them.

Yep, let's turn it on Canada yet again. Boring!

I hope Obama sweeps everything this Tuesday, as I want to see him win. Maybe then we will get some peace and quiet for 4 years while he's learning the ropes.

I have learned a massive amount about the U.S. elections throughout this campaign, although I will say that Einsteins Theory of Relativity is easier to understand than caucuses, primaries and who gets to vote what and where etc. The rules and regulations of how an election is conducted have nothing to do with who we think will win in November. The people go in to a booth and mark an x on a ballot, the end. I have followed with avid interest, how the U.S. has been run thoughout the past 7 years. On that basis, as well as the fact that McCain goes against what the majority of Americans want (the war ended, a vastly improved health care system, no tax reductions for the rich) I am sticking to my story that the Republicans don't stand a chance. McCain is a very old 72 years old and out of touch with reality, right along side of the current regime. Oh, and lets not forget that his own party doesn't trust him either.

I'm talking about the Republicans being re elected, they are in office right now are they not? Learn Canuck speak will ya? Good Lord, we read all the same stuff you do, listen to the same speaches and the same talking heads. Talk about condescending. :angry:

True. We have not seen the likes of Obama before. The only thing I can liken it to is that John Kennedy was a Catholic and not expected to win on that fact and Obama is African American and would not be expected to win on that fact. It almost makes ya think that the people DO actually have some power after all.

It's "one for one" for the American delegates living in Canada, so that doesn't tell us much. The Obama phenomenon is not about Obama as much as it's a statement against Bush and everything he has stood for. Nobody is voting for Obama because of his policies, as nobody knows yet what they really are. Hillary's connection to politics of the past, will be her demise and not because she is incapable or did a hell of lot wrong. People want a complete disconnect from politics of the last 8 years and that's what it's all about in a nutshell. The Rebublicans are merely going through the motions and have no chance whatsoever of being re elected.

Do you mean that McCain now is in favour of it? I don't get that part and I hope the majority of Americans don't get it either, come November.