Same Government, Different PM

Canadian Federal Election Results by Seat: 2004 vs. 2006

					Others
2004	135	99	19	54	1
2006	103	124	29	51	1

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Odd, I had all sorts of commentary right here and LJ ate it. Including some non-expert commentary on the withholding of equal marriage in Canada. Anyhow it came down to this: don't sweat it, we're still solid.

The Conservatives made modest gains but were unable to match the number of seats the Liberals attained in 2004. There are 10 more NDP Members of Parliament going to Ottawa meaning better representation for a number of things I care about. This is very good counter balance swinging for social justice in this country. As well as other stuff that I care about like the importance and value of cities as well as the natural environment.

All things said and done I am pleased with the results given the climate. It's a nice safe distance to court the conservative element in the country, reveal it for what it is and have the popular vote run far, far away.

Best of all my NDP MP for Hamilton Mountain was re-elected. As well as an NDP for Hamilton Central.

Extra Cash

I made some extra money lately so I bought my Mom an iPod nano. She has fallen in love. It's so cool to listen to her singing along to Bob Dylan songs... just like Dylan sings.

Well, less so the Bob Dylan voice but it makes her happy. Like she's 16 again throwing her head back and remembering the words.