Yes, I noticed that there was now an election in Canada as well. Now there's a place that needs preferential voting as well! Between the Liberals, the Greens, the NDP and Bloc Québécois they make up over 60% of the vote - yet the Conservatives are in power!

I was unaware of Moorcock's Miscellany, so thanks for the reference. I'll sign up today - and give my best to Michael and Linda...