3006. Elections have consequences © Bruce Goodman 27 May 2024

Kieran thought he’d run for parliament in the up-coming elections. His wife thought it a great idea and encouraged him no end. Perhaps she was thinking more of the busy life a politician has and she would get more space in her domestic life. His friends too thought it great as did any relative he mentioned it to who lived in the electorate. “You’re perfect for Hillsborough electorate,” declared Aunt Bergman. “You’re just what Hillsborough needs. I’m certainly voting for you. In fact so many people promised to vote for him that Kieran sometimes thought he might even stand a chance at winning. Of course he belonged to a minor political party and it was his first time campaigning, so to be realistic his chances were slim. The results are in! Kieran got no votes. Not a single one. He subsequently has no friends and has filed for divorce. Elections have consequences. Contact Author Back to Index Next Story Previous Story