Gordon Campbell...uhh, Liberal...Wins 3rd Term as BC Premier

There are a few contested ridings remaining. A few mandatory recounts, likely. However, the British Columbia Provincial Election is done, done for another four spins of our bluey world 'round our yellowy sun, and they who call themselves Liberals hold the majority in the Legislature. Again. Gordon Campbell...uh, Liberal...returned as Premier-elect, for a remarkable third term.

Astounding me only a little that he's still there. And his...Liberals. Despite the dirt I'd have thought should cling, when dirt sprays.

Once upon a time, then-BC Premier Campbell was arrested for driving drunk on Maui. Mug-shot'd. Compelled to sniffle and fight back his tears during his televised Sorry to the people of politically polarized British Columbia. Too busy, for he was BC Premier, after all, he sent his lawyer to stand before the judge in Maui, and say whatever wanted saying. The Right Honourable Gordon Campbell won that next election. And now this one.

Also once upon a time, came word of alleged dirty business dealings involving the sale of BC Rail and one of Premier Campbell's ministers. RCMP tramped from the Legislative offices, dollying out file boxes enough to fill a rail car. Only slightly exaggerating there, about the quantity of file boxes. Liked the 'rail car' bit, y'see.

And that's that. For another four spins, et cetera. Yup. Yup.

Except to say, as in snark, that it says a lot about the leanings and values of BC's electorate. Yesterday's 51% of BC's 3 million registered voters who actually voted. And about those who didn't. Probably scared away, those who didn't...by the death squads lurking about the polling stations.