Liberal Democrat Hereditary Peers’ By-election, January 2005: Result

In the by-election to replace the late Earl Russell, all four of the eligible Liberal Democrat hereditary peers cast valid votes. The successful candidate was the 10th Earl of Glasgow, who received all four first-preference votes.

The full list of candidates was as follows:

• 13th Earl of Carlisle
• 10th Earl of Glasgow
• 2nd Lord Kennet

Four Liberal Democrat hereditary peers (6th Lord Addington, 4th Lord Avebury, 15th Viscount Falkland and 7th Lord Methuen) were eligible to vote.

The poll was conducted with the assistance of Electoral Reform Services.

Ages of candidates: 55, also 55, and 81.
Ages of voters: 41, 76, 69 and 73.

Isn’t democracy wonderful?

In celebration of Slovenia’s accession to the EU, two brass bands play the “Ode to Joy”. Very, very badly.

Thanks to The Glory of Carniola, which I will now add to my blogroll.

Nice pictures.

Jason Miko, not a very satisfied customer, writing in Vreme/Време:

“Но, повторно мислењето на др. Вајт се смета за божја вистина, а моќниците низ целиот свет, кога ќе го слушнат, климаат со главите во молчалива согласност.”

“But again, Dr. Whyte’s opinion is considered as God’s truth, and the officials throughout the whole world silently nod.”

Now, if that were really true, would the world be a better place?

Bloody DUP. I’ve sent Steven a note of support.

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Leonard Nimoy sings a song about Bilbo Baggins. He doesn’t wear pointy ears but the dancing girls do.