Snow threatens election day

Political analysts were optimistic about voter turnout for Monday as most of the country was enjoying unseasonally balmy temperatures. However, in Ottawa and, I suppose, most of Eastern Canada, disaster: Well, not really, but it is definitely the worst blizzard I've seen this year. If the snow continues until Monday and it is extremely difficuly to get about town, half-assed voters might just think it isn't worth it. It's too bad, really, especially since the hearty Westerners, who are used to such weather, will probably still vote in droves and will probably vote Conservative. Ideally, only NDP voters will continue to vote in force and Jack Layton will become "The Snow Scandal" Prime Minister. It must be a boring election campaign if this is how I amuse myself. Going back to the Conservatives, even though I disagree in principle with much of Harper's social policy, he seems to be the only leader worthy of leading this country. Martin is embarassing himself with every speech, Duceppe is not in the running and Layton, though he would do some good, bases his platform on the premise that he won't get in. It is sad to see Martin fall so hard. I feel a little bad for him, but then I remember that he is the head of a crony network who will do anything to stay in power and is so arrogant about his worth to Canadians that he campaigned on a platform of fear rather than real policy. Remember to vote, even if the weather is the worst weather you've ever seen: it will always be worth it!