Don’t get me wrong. I love talking about American politics. I love bringing up the 2016 election just to hear Americans argue about their opinions and then realize they agree on the same things. I am entertained by this year’s election. Although I am Canadian I feel most invested in American politics so I thought I’d discuss some of the key things I have observed from a neutral Canadian standpoint with absolutely no dice in the election.

American politics are quite theatrical. The way the system is structured makes for a long and dramatic election with a lot of debating and media coverage. This makes elections both entertaining and extremely stressful.

When Donald Trump first declared his candidacy Canadians genuinely thought it was a joke. Now as the election has progressed we've realized everyone was dead serious about Trump being president and most Canadians have gone silent.

Trump is everywhere. I think every newspaper in the country averages about three articles having to do with Trump every single day. No matter who you support it becomes difficult to develop a well-rounded opinion on other candidates when they show up in the media one third of the amount of other candidates.

Speaking of other candidates, I know very little about Hilary Clinton because few college students are more outwardly passionate about Clinton which is interesting in itself I guess. People complain about her flip flopping on her ideas however times are changing and if your opinions aren't changing with the times isn't that equally as bad?

Bernie Sanders has done really well with empowering millennials. "Feel the Bern" is now slang used at every whim. I've found the Sanders supporters I know are really strong willed and determined which is admirable but often highly critical towards people with different views.

The world will not end if your preferred candidate does not win. The system is structured so the president can't do whatever they want. It is a democracy after all.

And for those of you who threaten to move to Canada if the election doesn't end the way you want, remember what makes the United States such an amazing place also, Canadian politics are no better.