Election time, why bother?

So it looks like there's another federal election coming to Canada. They only happen every four years, so I guess it's due, right? What do you mean it's only been two and a half years? And the one before that was only two and a half years aswell? You see, in Canada, we have a whole bunch of different parties, and at any time, they can get together and call an election for any reason they want really, and lets face it, for $300,000,000, why wouldn't you call an election?
The Canadian parties, are much like the American parties, they like to fight each other. Even if they might agree with the other party, they will never admit it, because by arguing and fighting, you turn the public against the current running party. Ever notice that all add campains are about how horrible the other parties are? It's never "we are the best suited leaders, and here's why..." instead it's "here's the reasons to not vote for the other party..." It's easier to shock someone into not liking a party, than it is to win them over with good intentions.
This current election is being called because the opposing parties, didn't like the budget that the Conservatives came up with, or so they say. Did they even look at the budget? It was voted down in very little time. I think it could have been the best budget possible, and we would still be having an election. Why? Simple, if the opposing parties think they have a chance at doing slightly better in an election, then they did in the last one, they will call one. What's stopping them? If they call too many elections, the public will get angry with the party calling the election, so they need to be careful to not call them too often.
All of the main parties are the same. They say exactly what the majority of the population wants to hear, so they get elected, and then do none of what they promised. If 51% of voters want to kill and eat babies, then you can garentee, the main parties will be preaching "we need to get these babies killed, so we can get eating!" But the funny thing is, they wont come out and say anything in black and white, because you will offend some of the population, so they would word it something like this "If the general public sees fit to kill and eat babies, then that is something we will need to consider in future deliberations" That way they didn't offend the 49% that don't want to kill and eat babies, because it's "open for deliberation" The fact of the matter is, they don't care. As a politician, you never speek your mind, unless your opinion is the same as the bulk of the population. They are all a bunch of liers, saying exactly what it will take to get themselves in power, whether they believe in what they say or not.
The parties spend so much time and effort fighting each other, they have no time, energy, or resources to accomplish anything useful. When is the last time you heard an opposing party say "yeah, that other party has a really great idea, and I think we should all get behind it." Instead, the leading party is always fighting an uphill battle, even if they are trying to do the right thing. It's amazing that in America right now, they have a president that is honestly trying to fight the good fight and do what is best for the USA. He is honest, intelegent, and seems to actually give a damn about the counrty and it's people. The vice presedent is on the same boat, speaking his mind, and trying to do what is right. Even Hillary is an outstanding person, doing outstanding work. Together, they might be the best team of leaders the USA has seen in decades, and yet the Republicans fight them every step of the way. The Republicans are out to destroy the Democrats, even though they are trying their best to clean up the shit that George Dubya left behind.
When you go to the polls this year, and for christs sake, go to the polls, make your voice heard. You the tax payer are paying $300 million dollars, so that you can have a voice. Don't vote for who you hate least. Don't vote for who slings the most mud at the opposing parties. Vote for who you want to represent you. If you vote for party A, just because you'd rather them, than party B, you are still voting for party A. If you hate party A, but just a bit less than party B, why are you still voting for them? All party A knows is that you voted for them, and all the lies, and BS, and screw ups in the past are ok, because they still got your vote. Never again will I vote for "the lesser of two evils" It's time to send a message. Reward the party you like most with your vote, as a pat on the back, and to let them know you support what they are fighting for. And let the other parties know that you are sick of their BS, and they need to earn your vote with honesty and follow through. It's time for someone to spank these spoiled brats. Your chance is on election day.