Papua New Guinea's national elections stimulate the pacific nation like no other event. But as the current poll drags into its second month, the expectation and enjoyment of the democratic process has changed to weariness, disappointment, and outright distrust. The elections have been disorganised and disrupted and have generated a degree of scepticism and disillusionment that's surprising for this young country, where even the most cynical people still believe in the power of democracy.