Election Fever is Back

It seems like the election fever has affected a few countries, including Malaysia and Russia. I've never been really interested in the elections back home; to me, it doesn't really make a difference who wins and anyway, almost everyone knows that BN is going to win, so why bother? This year however, I got a bit caught up with the excitement. Guessing the election date was a hot topic which lasted quite a few months. And then there was the sudden announcement that the parliament is dissolved. Things became a bit less exciting after that. Politicians giving all sorts of promised which they most probably won't be able to keep; one politician ridiculing another politician and vice versa- such childish behavior! Even reading the newspaper has lost its charm- almost all articles are about politics and politicians. Seems like nothing else matters.

The last time the elections were held (in Moscow), I didn't see any indication that it was going to take place. I thought I missed something. Today is the presidential election day in Russia. This time around, I kept my eyes open so as not to miss anyting. You would expect flags and banner of different colours and party logos everywhere, considering that it is a big thing, electing the president of a country, but what I see is far from it.

Everything is just as it always is. There is almost no indication that there is going to be an election, except for a few billboards which say 'Election Day, March 2nd'. Other than that, I saw 1 or 2 billboards with the face of the person who is standing for election (I'm not even sure how many of them are standing for the elections- 4 I think). The one thing I do know it, almost everyone is sure that Medvedev (whose name means 'bear') would win since Putin is supporting him - I am only aware of this 'cos it was reported in The Star.

I guess the candidates don't find the need to drown a place with flags and posters to make sure the people know they exist. Maybe the newspapers and TV are enough for their campaign (I don't read Russian newspaper or watch Russian TV which would explain my ignorance on the matter). I guess this is just one of the many differences between the Malaysians and Russians.

I don't know when the results of the presidential election will be out, and quite frankly, I don't care because it doesn't matter to me. Am looking forward to the Malaysian election results though, something tells me it'll be more interesting this time around (compared to the last general elections).