Well folks, the count down has begun. 10 more days to go until Barack Obama becomes the president-elect of the United States.

I was going to write a long post but I’ve been writing at work all day so here’s a summary of some of my thoughts… or you could say “my talking points”…

- Canadians followed US elections more than its own, which is nothing new, but especially because of all of the drama. This is probably the most “drama” filled election in a generation.

- The Canadian election was a rip off for the entire country. It cost too much and happened too fast, resulting in record low voter turnout.

- The US is far more paranoid and intolerant of lesser known minorities than Canada. Crazy McCain Rally Lady: “He’s an Arab.” … McCain: “No ma’am he’s a decent man.”

- However Canada has its fair share of “silent” discrimination and we are a little in denial about the reality of Canadian society’s hidden stereotypes against certain demographics

- Canadians from visible minorities might be feeling a little envious that we haven’t had a PM from a visible minority and we might not for a while.

- The victory of Barack Obama is also symbolically important for many world countries.

- McCain rally craziness and the underlying fanatic racism in the US seriously threatens Obama’s safety

- If McCain wins, I’m moving to Canada! Oh wait, I already live in Canada, sweet.

- If Obama wins, I miiiiight consider traveling more often to the US… or not.