American wants to bust the myth our politics are boring.

Los Angeles Times op/ed columnist Doyle McManus spends most of his time covering American politics, writing from his office in Washington, D.C.

He also has the good fortune of being married to a Canadian, and each summer has cause to visit a cottage in Parry Sound. For him, it's a chance to unwind and get acquainted with the politics of the great white north.

McManus often hears from Canadian friends and relatives that Canadian politics is boring. He considers that view strange, and worries that when Canadians compare themselves to the United States, they lose perspective. McManus believes this election in particular is particularly exciting, and offers these three points:

• According to opinion polls, it's a very close three way race
• A long-sitting government has a chance at being brought down
• A party with a long history of being the "third party" has a chance at taking power

To McManus, it's only when Canadians compare themselves to the reality TV nature of United States politics, that this election could be considered boring. He cautions Canadians about their desire for more exciting politics. 

I would say be careful what you wish for, and count your blessings. Yes, you could use some razzle-dazzle, but it hasn't made our voters happy. It has increased voter turnout in the United States... but it's unhappy angry voters.- Doyle McManus, Columnist with the L.A. Times

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