I think I’m doing this election in reverse. From the moment they called this one, I’ve been exhausted by it, and have tried to block it out as much as possible. However, now that it’s just ‘one more sleep,’ I’m actually excited. Gillard and Abbott are so busy trying to amaze us with their personalities that it has become quite hypnotic. I’m sure they’re both promising the same things, so does it matter which one lands the top job?
Adding to the excitement is the knowledge that after 20 years of moving all over the country, I’ve finally managed to be in an electorate that’s rated ‘marginal.’ My vote might actually make a difference! In fact, this will be the first time there’s actually a possibility that our sitting member might be ousted. We’ve had Peter Costello, who retired on his own terms, while Simon Crean and Bob Katter are both still going strong… Ahh, Bob I miss you. Every pollie we’ve had since has been utterly dull in comparison…
When I was at school, I was quite horrified to learn that voting was compulsory in Australia, but now I’m glad it is. It didn’t take me long at all to work out the value of the vote, and how lucky we are to be able to peacefully choose our own government. Besides, the weather’s so miserable right now, I can imagine being too lazy to leave my heater, rug and armchair in order to hit the polling booth!
And that's the only certainty. Will it be Liberal? Will it be Labor? I don't know, but it will be arctic!
It certainly has been hectic that's for sure! I voted for the first time last weekend. I hope I've made a difference but at the same time I feel like a small fish in a very big ocean of voters and politics.
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