It is interesting to see that the green party's vote count in real numbers was the only party to see an increase during the worst voter turnout in Canadian history.
Greens Go Up!
what does a low voter turnout signal? Is it really just apathy? Because I would have to think now, during what looks to be a second great depression (GDII), apathy would be at an all time low. Surely now, when everybody's finances are in turmoil, change would be important?
Is it complacency? People look at the Liberal alternative and just think "Say hello to the new boss, same as the old boss"? With none of the other parties realistically having a chance of winning, at the top it is a two person race and perhaps complacency was felt when looking at Dion? If the leader matters much at all I would have to say Dion seems weak.
Is it a sign that people are happy? Believing the Conservatives are doing a good job and they can win with or without an individual's vote?
What if the answer is a little bit more sad? Canadian law assures people the right to leave work to go and vote but with an economy slowing is it possible people feared exercising that right might put them on an axe list as someone who doesn't put the company first?
Any thoughts?
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