Elections coming up

I have known for weeks now that there is a local election coming up.  I know this, because of the young politicians standing at the bus stop outside my building EVERY WEEKEND with megaphones and loud recordings.  They are there from about 9.30 - 6.30, and sometimes on weeknights as well.

I do admire them for spending so much time on their campaigns (they all seem very young and dedicated) but I can't wait until it's over!  It is driving me nuts.  I think it must be very close to election day, as today there are about 5 different parties down there, all with their loudspeakers. 

They are on both sides of the pavement, and both sides of the road, and I think they are having a competition to see which one of the parties can bug me the most.  I walked through them to the shops and it felt like I was walking through a human tunnel, as they were all holding their banners over my head.  I now have my ipod plugged in and cranked up but it's not helping much.  Sometimes I wish I was on the 30th floor instead of the 7th.