THREAD CREEP ALERT(Sorta): I wonder why Americans do not seem to show the same amount of interest in other country's elections that those living in other countries show in ours? I know Candada is having an election (I believe on November 27th) and I don't even know who the candidates are, or what issues are most important in the campaigns.

Perhaps it is because American television only reports snippets of news about foreign elections, after they are over. I don't know. Is American television coverage more complete in those American states closer to Canada?

Arizona borders Mexico, of course, and there was some coverage of their recent election but nothing compared to what is taking place now. That election was very important, too, because it unseated a political party that had been in control for ages.

If one checks the political threads you will find comments about the American election from Mudcatters all over the world.

Maybe our elections just present more "theater" than others do.

I would be interested in your comments.

DougR