From Away

Today’s United States Presidential Election is not only important for those in the United States, but the world at large. The more that conflicts, such as the one in Iraq, are allowed to flair up and drag on for months, even years, the closer we are to a world war; a world war, which could mean great devistation throughout the world.

Personally, being Canadian, I’m can’t wait for the election to be over, because I’m tired of the mudslinging, all the propoganda, Michael Moore, and all the other lovely stuff that comes along during an election year.

Nonetheless, I’m still watching my television extremely close today (I’ve gone as far as to set up a TV here in my office as I work, just so I won’t miss anything). I’m frightened to see what the outcome of the election will be. Even though I’m rooting for Kerry, I have a strong feeling that Dubya will once again be elected for another mandate. One thing I really hope for is that this time, the democratic process will work, unlike the Florida fiasco during the 2000 election.

I also hope that voter’s (especially those in Ohio) will all get out and exercise their vote. I’m extremely appalled that in Ohio, party’s are allowed to have representatives there for whatever reason. I feel it’s completely wrong that people need to be subjected to last minute campaigning (read: intimidation) while they wait to cast their vote. Seems to me like this is a major regression in the democratic process for the United States.

So for any or all of you that are American that read my blog and are of voting age, please, please, go out and vote! The rest of us are counting on you!

Update: Here’s a few links that I found over at urlgreyhot for tracking the proceedings of todays events:

• Poll Overview and Map


• Electoral Vote Scorecard