2008, November 4th: US election. I was in the US, in my primary residence. Result: Obama wins White House, Democrats take both houses. The best possible result at that time.
2010, May 6th: UK general election. I was not in the UK at the time. Tories win, and proceed to prove how little they care for the poor.
2011, May 2nd: Canadian Federal election. I was travelling to a conference, and thus missed the actual election date. Despite having been held in contempt of parliament for lying, conservative government not only is reelected, but with an increased margin of victory.
2013, September 7th: Australian Federal election. Despite Australia having enjoyed economic growth during the world recession, the government is voted out in place of an anti-science, homophobic conservative.
I need to stop travelling during elections.
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