"So, basically Canadian politics is all one big inside joke?!"

[edeniade]

Yes, through the eccentric instruction of catlein, I have come to the conclusion that Canadian politics is like one big inside joke. Since more than half the laws aren't actually written down and are more an intuitive thing, if you don't know any historical context of Canada then you won't understand their politics one bit. People will refer to propositions that aren't actually listed in the consitution(s), but are more or less followed by most of the provinces. True, this is all insanely confusing for outsiders, but in retrospect it's what makes Canada so awesome.



I saw this written on the wall of a bathroom today and I just had to write it down. It's so...I don't know.

Alarm bells went off
When you said your heart still sang
When you're with me.
Please forgive me;
I don't hear the music anymore.

Comments

[catlein.livejournal.com]

But.. but.. it's sheer BRILLIANCE!

I may have to write a thesis on it ^____^

[kazutakia.livejournal.com]

I think it would be the best thesis on Canadian Politics ever written. :-P

Ooh ooh, do you think you could credit me in your bibliography for the idea?? Maybe?? Just a little?

[catlein.livejournal.com]

Course! You're doing your concurrent genetic thingiemajig as well! We will become the most respected team in the.... wait... um... Canadian Political Genetic field? Ever?

GO US!

[goldy-dollar.livejournal.com]

But omgILOVE Canadian politics. It makes SO much sense once you understand it! It's actually modeled on the British system, which doesn't have a written constitution at all, so ours is sort of half and half. I think that's part of what makes us rock!

[kazutakia.livejournal.com]

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist commenting on this. :-P

Yeah, I realized that Canadian institutions are pretty similar to the British system (which only makes sense really, being part of the Commonwealth and all) so I understand that. I just think it's funny how SIMILAR the concepts of Canadian politics and inside jokes are.

Also, Imogen Heap tonight! *squee*

[goldy-dollar.livejournal.com]

Haha. I also loved your post about how to prepare for a November workload at McGill. GENIUS. I don't think I ever commented, though. I sorry!

I KNOW CONCERT YAY. I have to call you soon. To see if there is a "plan." Because plans are good, yes.

[kazutakia.livejournal.com]

It is nothing but the truth!

Also, my phone is lost so call Logan. Want to meet at your place at 7 though?

[goldy-dollar.livejournal.com]

OKAY. SEVEN SOUNDS AWESOME. I WILL BE THERE.

I DON'T KNOW WHY I AM SPEAKING IN ALL CAPS. I THINK IT SYMBOLIZES MY EXCITEMENT.

[kazutakia.livejournal.com]

HAHAH.

Also, I said your place, not mine. You're closer to Metropolis. :-P

AND SPEAKING IN ALL CAPS FOR THIS IS PERFECTLY APPROPRIATE.

[goldy-dollar.livejournal.com]

Wow. MY place makes so much more sense! I will look for you guys at seven, and hence not panic about trying to find your place!