Avery's Campaign Journal

The Campaign In Canada

June 12/2004

Had a conversation with Green Party Leader, Jim (Still No Nickname) Harris.

Jim: People don't dismiss us the way they used to.

Me: That's great, Jim.

Jim: I'm serious this time, Avery.

Avery: Uh hum.

Jim: Okay, sure, they still dismiss us, but not in the way they used to. Have you seen our poll numbers recently? They're good. Not great, but good. And that's, well, great for us.

Me: I'm happy for you, Jim.

Jim: And yeah, they'll probably slide… But The Green Party is for real. We might even capture enough votes to qualify for Government funding. Man, that would be so sweet. I could by myself a new tie and some curtains for my basement apartment… And maybe even an SUV!

Me: Yeah, curtains are nice.

Jim: I feel like singing! Have you seen how the Green Party has developed over in Europe? Avery? Avery?

Me: Yeah, I've seen that, Jim.

Jim: Well now it's happening here. I've always thought I was rather European. Listen to this: Ciao! Bella! What do you think?

Me: Very Euro, Jim.

Jim: Yee-haw! Yes siree, we are a party whose time has come.

At this point, Jim spits on my shoes and gives them a final polish.

Jim: So, what do you think, Avery?

Me: I think my shoes look really nice, Jim. That's a first rate shine.

Jim: Thanks. But I meant, what do you think about my political chances?

Avery: Oh. Ha! Well… The good news is that voters are turning away from the Liberals because of the sponsorship scandal; that the NDP are the equivalent of a sinking stone, and that Hair Steve is one terrifying dude. So, why not? Hey, it's either you or the Pot Party, right? So, sure, I like your chances, Jim. But don't give up your day job quite yet. Here's 5 bucks. Keep the change.

Jim: Thanks, Avery. Spread the word, "The Green Party is for real, and Jim Harris gives the best shoe shine in town."

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