Twenty eight parties running for seats. Those that advocated PR never got around to mention Holland as a prime example of the merits of PR. Fortunately for us we are in the outside looking in, as we have a stable system , and are not yet troubled with the discontent that is rising in Europe. A smart politician and party pays attention to what is happening around them, and governs accordingly. It remains to be seen just how smart the Liberals are, after spending ten years in the wilderness. The U.S. and to a latter degree Europe, will be a test , as to how long the Liberals will be around, as the voters are notoriously fickle, and certainly not forgiving forever.