"Dick R." wrote ..........
>
> I'm breaking out a chilled bottle of bubbly regardless
> of the outcome. Of course I'll toast the winning candidates
> I voted for, but most of all I'll celebrate the end of all
> the obnoxious TV commercials.
>
> I'm Dick R. and I approve this message. Aarg!


What presidential elections?

Oh yes, I remember!

Although New Zealand has its own parliamentary general election this coming
Saturday, the TV coverage (and to a lesser extent other media) of the US
Presidential election has totally dominated news here in NZ.

I have never known such "interest" in this small patch of the South Pacific.

So, I shall celebrate, but not the result (personally, I like the younger,
positive, more vibrant candidate who, in my mind, represents the future of
politics; whereas, it would probably benefit NZ more, by way of a beneficial
free trade agreement if the older gentleman gained the key to the
Whitehouse).

I shall drink a glass to the absence of the circus from our airwaves.

Best of luck to all US afw contributors, no matter which side of the
political divide your interests lie.

Cheers

st.helier

ps - It is 8am on Wednesday 5th here, as I write. I already know the result!
If anyone want to place a late bet, let me know.