Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Elections!

We had a Provincial Election in British Columbia.  The election was very close.  There were recounts and as usual, both parties are present when the recounts take place.  After it was over the loser of the election, posted this on Twitter:

This morning, I personally took part in counting some of the final ballots in Surrey-Guildford. @ElectionsBC staff were all incredibly diligent in their work and very thorough in ensuring transparency. 

I feel confident in their work. 

We now await a judicial recount in at least one riding. Regardless of whether we pull that off or even if David Eby wins government by one single vote—this is democracy. 

They lost and what an eloquent post.  Today the US has a presidential election.  I hope they have the same reaction if they lose.  Somehow I doubt that may happen and I really hope I am wrong.

On our cruise, a fellow passenger from Arizona gave me this button to wear.  I wore it on the cruise and on the flight home.  I hope someone who read it will react to what it says:




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