Went to a get-together last night to watch the final outcome of the last round of the elections.
It turns out that the left unexpectedly came back in strong numbers. However, the consensus at this staunchly right party was positive - that the left will now be able to express itself in the Senate.
This is hugely important, for had the left lost out, they were threatening huge social movements and unrest, which no one doubts for a moment they would have carried through.
However, in a democracy with correct voting and counting procedures in place, how can a disgruntled few justify bringing the country to a standstill with demonstrations? Isn't that just the definition of a poor sport?
It turns out that the left unexpectedly came back in strong numbers. However, the consensus at this staunchly right party was positive - that the left will now be able to express itself in the Senate.
This is hugely important, for had the left lost out, they were threatening huge social movements and unrest, which no one doubts for a moment they would have carried through.
However, in a democracy with correct voting and counting procedures in place, how can a disgruntled few justify bringing the country to a standstill with demonstrations? Isn't that just the definition of a poor sport?
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