Today we will elect a new President. Will it be McCain or Obama that ends up victorious? Feel free to leave your thoughts in a comment and let is know if you voted. I admit I will not end up at the polls. I have never voted and am not starting this year.
Slim’s Prediction To Win : Obama (286 to 157)
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YES!
Without requoting all the quotes I can explain simply why I voted for Obama: I am as liberal, progressive and democratic as he is. He thinks like I do. He grew up with all the same disadvantages I did with the added one of being a child of a single parent home. He is for increased benefits for VETERANS. You know, those benighted folks who fought for your right to vote? Remember us? McCain wants to screw us over worse than Bush has already done.
Simply put, Obama is the right presidential candidate for ME. That in a nutshell is why I voted for him.
We can discuss issues later. I’m going to bed. I had a long, hard day today.
[quote comment="43638"]I’ve recently asked a number of people who support Barack Obama why they want him to win. What I get are mindless platitudes about “Hope” and “Change”, or because it’s time for a black President or because he’s a Democrat or because Bush stinks or just that they think he is the best person for the job. One person even told me that maybe it’s time we try Socialism.
I believe that all of the major problems that this country has can be laid at the feet of Socialism, from the recent collapse of the housing market to the coming collapse of the Social Security system. From our failing education system, to the problems we have with health care in this country! Socialism is what got us here! The last thing we need is MORE Socialism!) But, when I ask WHY they think he is the best person for the job, they can’t tell me.
Then, when I ask what they think about his associations with Tony Rezko, Jeremiah Wright, William Ayers, A.C.O.R.N., the Socialist New Party, what they think about the massive tax increases he will impose, the $800 billion in new spending he is proposing, or his opinion of the Constitution, and all I get are blank stares. Most of them have never heard about any of these things.
I guess I’m not really that surprised though. The supposed “Main Stream Media” is so in the tank for Obama, you would think that he’s the second coming of Christ. If you look at the covers of any of the magazines that he’s been on recently, you would certainly think so. If those outlets are the only places you get your news, you are only getting one side of the story. The side that THEY want you to hear.
Audio taped interviews from 2001 have recently turned up that have Obama lamenting that the US Constitution is a “fundamentally flawed” document and that it is a “charter of negative liberties” because it restricts what the Government is allowed to do “TO” us! He also talks about his support for the idea of redistribution of wealth and how to best bring it about. I have the You Tube video to support this.
My question is, how can a man who disagrees with the basic fundamentals of the Constitution honestly swear an oath to protect and defend it?
In the last few weeks Obama has told us that he wouldn’t raise taxes on any family with a combined income of under $250,000 a year. Last week he dropped that number to $200,000… But then, the other day Joe Biden said the number was $150,000! On top of that, He plans on letting the Bush tax cuts expire, which will raise taxes on EVERYONE making more than $50,000 a year. Obama is also promising us about $800 BILLION dollars in new Government spending! How does he plan on paying for it without raising taxes on the middle class? The fact is, everyone who actually works for a living is going to see their taxes go up… a lot!
This election is far more than just a choice between Barack Obama and John McCain.It is a choice between freedom from the Governent, or slavery to it.While no one will ever confuse John McCain’s political views with John Adams’, he is FAR closer to them than Barack Obama is. (Sadly, none of the men who actually founded this country could ever get elected in it now. They would all be considered far “right-wingers”.)
For me, the choice was a simple one. I voted for the person who I feel will do the least amount of damage to the Constitution.[/quote]
Pot calling kettle? Nothing in your post suggests why anyone should vote McCain. Just ad hominem attacks against Obama.
[quote comment="43638"]I’ve recently asked a number of people who support Barack Obama why they want him to win. What I get are mindless platitudes about “Hope” and “Change”, or because it’s time for a black President or because he’s a Democrat or because Bush stinks or just that they think he is the best person for the job. One person even told me that maybe it’s time we try Socialism.
I believe that all of the major problems that this country has can be laid at the feet of Socialism, from the recent collapse of the housing market to the coming collapse of the Social Security system. From our failing education system, to the problems we have with health care in this country! Socialism is what got us here! The last thing we need is MORE Socialism!) But, when I ask WHY they think he is the best person for the job, they can’t tell me.
Then, when I ask what they think about his associations with Tony Rezko, Jeremiah Wright, William Ayers, A.C.O.R.N., the Socialist New Party, what they think about the massive tax increases he will impose, the $800 billion in new spending he is proposing, or his opinion of the Constitution, and all I get are blank stares. Most of them have never heard about any of these things.
I guess I’m not really that surprised though. The supposed “Main Stream Media” is so in the tank for Obama, you would think that he’s the second coming of Christ. If you look at the covers of any of the magazines that he’s been on recently, you would certainly think so. If those outlets are the only places you get your news, you are only getting one side of the story. The side that THEY want you to hear.
Audio taped interviews from 2001 have recently turned up that have Obama lamenting that the US Constitution is a “fundamentally flawed” document and that it is a “charter of negative liberties” because it restricts what the Government is allowed to do “TO” us! He also talks about his support for the idea of redistribution of wealth and how to best bring it about. I have the You Tube video to support this.
My question is, how can a man who disagrees with the basic fundamentals of the Constitution honestly swear an oath to protect and defend it?
In the last few weeks Obama has told us that he wouldn’t raise taxes on any family with a combined income of under $250,000 a year. Last week he dropped that number to $200,000… But then, the other day Joe Biden said the number was $150,000! On top of that, He plans on letting the Bush tax cuts expire, which will raise taxes on EVERYONE making more than $50,000 a year. Obama is also promising us about $800 BILLION dollars in new Government spending! How does he plan on paying for it without raising taxes on the middle class? The fact is, everyone who actually works for a living is going to see their taxes go up… a lot!
This election is far more than just a choice between Barack Obama and John McCain.It is a choice between freedom from the Governent, or slavery to it.While no one will ever confuse John McCain’s political views with John Adams’, he is FAR closer to them than Barack Obama is. (Sadly, none of the men who actually founded this country could ever get elected in it now. They would all be considered far “right-wingers”.)
For me, the choice was a simple one. I voted for the person who I feel will do the least amount of damage to the Constitution.[/quote]
Great post, Rachel! I am often accused of not being informed of all the issues, but I am. VERY informed. Even though I act silly on my blog and here, I am well aware of everything at stake in this election. I looked at all the issues. I tried very hard to find unbiased information, because let’s face it, everything on TV and the internets is not true! :) It infuriates me that the media is so biased. It’s always like that though, but a lot of people don’t realize it. OK, since I can’t really form a coherent thought here, I just want to thank you for this post, Rachel. It’s a lot of what I would have said. So, basically, what I should have said is, “Yeah! What she said!”
[quote comment="43638"]I’ve recently asked a number of people who support Barack Obama why they want him to win. What I get are mindless platitudes about “Hope” and “Change”, or because it’s time for a black President or because he’s a Democrat or because Bush stinks or just that they think he is the best person for the job. One person even told me that maybe it’s time we try Socialism.
I believe that all of the major problems that this country has can be laid at the feet of Socialism, from the recent collapse of the housing market to the coming collapse of the Social Security system. From our failing education system, to the problems we have with health care in this country! Socialism is what got us here! The last thing we need is MORE Socialism!) But, when I ask WHY they think he is the best person for the job, they can’t tell me.
Then, when I ask what they think about his associations with Tony Rezko, Jeremiah Wright, William Ayers, A.C.O.R.N., the Socialist New Party, what they think about the massive tax increases he will impose, the $800 billion in new spending he is proposing, or his opinion of the Constitution, and all I get are blank stares. Most of them have never heard about any of these things.
I guess I’m not really that surprised though. The supposed “Main Stream Media” is so in the tank for Obama, you would think that he’s the second coming of Christ. If you look at the covers of any of the magazines that he’s been on recently, you would certainly think so. If those outlets are the only places you get your news, you are only getting one side of the story. The side that THEY want you to hear.
Audio taped interviews from 2001 have recently turned up that have Obama lamenting that the US Constitution is a “fundamentally flawed” document and that it is a “charter of negative liberties” because it restricts what the Government is allowed to do “TO” us! He also talks about his support for the idea of redistribution of wealth and how to best bring it about. I have the You Tube video to support this.
My question is, how can a man who disagrees with the basic fundamentals of the Constitution honestly swear an oath to protect and defend it?
In the last few weeks Obama has told us that he wouldn’t raise taxes on any family with a combined income of under $250,000 a year. Last week he dropped that number to $200,000… But then, the other day Joe Biden said the number was $150,000! On top of that, He plans on letting the Bush tax cuts expire, which will raise taxes on EVERYONE making more than $50,000 a year. Obama is also promising us about $800 BILLION dollars in new Government spending! How does he plan on paying for it without raising taxes on the middle class? The fact is, everyone who actually works for a living is going to see their taxes go up… a lot!
This election is far more than just a choice between Barack Obama and John McCain.It is a choice between freedom from the Governent, or slavery to it.While no one will ever confuse John McCain’s political views with John Adams’, he is FAR closer to them than Barack Obama is. (Sadly, none of the men who actually founded this country could ever get elected in it now. They would all be considered far “right-wingers”.)
For me, the choice was a simple one. I voted for the person who I feel will do the least amount of damage to the Constitution.[/quote]
“I think it would be better to wind up [the settlement of a new constitution] as quickly as possible, to consider it as a mere experiment to be amended hereafter when time and trial shall show where it is imperfect.” –Thomas Jefferson to Comte de Moustier, 1790. ME 8:108
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure.”
Thomas Jefferson
Nothing gives a person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.
Thomas Jefferson
And I have no doubt that every new example will succeed, as every past one has done, in showing that religion and Government will both exist in greater purity, the less they are mixed together.
James Madison
Each generation should be made to bear the burden of its own wars, instead of carrying them on, at the expense of other generations.
James Madison
I have no doubt but that the misery of the lower classes will be found to abate whenever the Government assumes a freer aspect and the laws favor a subdivision of Property.
James Madison
It is a universal truth that the loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or pretended, from abroad.
James Madison
Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.
James Monroe
To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.
James Monroe
[quote comment="43636"][quote comment="43634"]Did anyone watch Oprah today? My lord, that woman grates on my nerves so badly and for the first half hour I kept telling myself to change the frickin’ channel! I’m glad I didn’t though because she showcased some new American citizens who got to vote today for the first time. It was pretty awesome. If only everyone in America appreciated the right to vote like these people. Voting shouldn’t be taken lightly. It IS important. Despite political corruption and the bad stories, there are people worth voting for. I like to know that I did my part no matter the outcome. I do have a voice and I use it by voting. I vote because I appreciate what our military does for us to keep us safe. I vote because I appreciate my freedom. I vote because I can and so many others don’t and won’t ever have the freedom to do so.[/quote]
Amen Sister! There are always local issues that matter and need *YOUR* voice to decide. I also am fond of saying, “If you didn’t vote, you forfeit your right to complain!”[/quote]
I am quite fond of that saying,myself. :)
I’ve recently asked a number of people who support Barack Obama why they want him to win. What I get are mindless platitudes about “Hope” and “Change”, or because it’s time for a black President or because he’s a Democrat or because Bush stinks or just that they think he is the best person for the job. One person even told me that maybe it’s time we try Socialism.
I believe that all of the major problems that this country has can be laid at the feet of Socialism, from the recent collapse of the housing market to the coming collapse of the Social Security system. From our failing education system, to the problems we have with health care in this country! Socialism is what got us here! The last thing we need is MORE Socialism!) But, when I ask WHY they think he is the best person for the job, they can’t tell me.
Then, when I ask what they think about his associations with Tony Rezko, Jeremiah Wright, William Ayers, A.C.O.R.N., the Socialist New Party, what they think about the massive tax increases he will impose, the $800 billion in new spending he is proposing, or his opinion of the Constitution, and all I get are blank stares. Most of them have never heard about any of these things.
I guess I’m not really that surprised though. The supposed “Main Stream Media” is so in the tank for Obama, you would think that he’s the second coming of Christ. If you look at the covers of any of the magazines that he’s been on recently, you would certainly think so. If those outlets are the only places you get your news, you are only getting one side of the story. The side that THEY want you to hear.
Audio taped interviews from 2001 have recently turned up that have Obama lamenting that the US Constitution is a “fundamentally flawed” document and that it is a “charter of negative liberties” because it restricts what the Government is allowed to do “TO” us! He also talks about his support for the idea of redistribution of wealth and how to best bring it about. I have the You Tube video to support this.
My question is, how can a man who disagrees with the basic fundamentals of the Constitution honestly swear an oath to protect and defend it?
In the last few weeks Obama has told us that he wouldn’t raise taxes on any family with a combined income of under $250,000 a year. Last week he dropped that number to $200,000… But then, the other day Joe Biden said the number was $150,000! On top of that, He plans on letting the Bush tax cuts expire, which will raise taxes on EVERYONE making more than $50,000 a year. Obama is also promising us about $800 BILLION dollars in new Government spending! How does he plan on paying for it without raising taxes on the middle class? The fact is, everyone who actually works for a living is going to see their taxes go up… a lot!
This election is far more than just a choice between Barack Obama and John McCain.It is a choice between freedom from the Governent, or slavery to it.While no one will ever confuse John McCain’s political views with John Adams’, he is FAR closer to them than Barack Obama is. (Sadly, none of the men who actually founded this country could ever get elected in it now. They would all be considered far “right-wingers”.)
For me, the choice was a simple one. I voted for the person who I feel will do the least amount of damage to the Constitution.
Joyce,
I am glad you had an easy time of it but I hate the idea of early voting and mail voting. We should all vote with the same information at the same time. I think over a weekend but all at the same time. Otherwise we are voting in different elections.
[quote comment="43634"]Did anyone watch Oprah today? My lord, that woman grates on my nerves so badly and for the first half hour I kept telling myself to change the frickin’ channel! I’m glad I didn’t though because she showcased some new American citizens who got to vote today for the first time. It was pretty awesome. If only everyone in America appreciated the right to vote like these people. Voting shouldn’t be taken lightly. It IS important. Despite political corruption and the bad stories, there are people worth voting for. I like to know that I did my part no matter the outcome. I do have a voice and I use it by voting. I vote because I appreciate what our military does for us to keep us safe. I vote because I appreciate my freedom. I vote because I can and so many others don’t and won’t ever have the freedom to do so.[/quote]
Amen Sister! There are always local issues that matter and need *YOUR* voice to decide. I also am fond of saying, “If you didn’t vote, you forfeit your right to complain!”
GO OBAMA :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Did anyone watch Oprah today? My lord, that woman grates on my nerves so badly and for the first half hour I kept telling myself to change the frickin’ channel! I’m glad I didn’t though because she showcased some new American citizens who got to vote today for the first time. It was pretty awesome. If only everyone in America appreciated the right to vote like these people. Voting shouldn’t be taken lightly. It IS important. Despite political corruption and the bad stories, there are people worth voting for. I like to know that I did my part no matter the outcome. I do have a voice and I use it by voting. I vote because I appreciate what our military does for us to keep us safe. I vote because I appreciate my freedom. I vote because I can and so many others don’t and won’t ever have the freedom to do so.
[quote comment="43629"]I will soooooooooooooo glad when this is over and we can get back to living normal lives.
I have no intention of spending the night listening to a bunch of talking heads predicting who will win. We’re taking the youngest grand daughter out for her birthday dinner. I” ll read about the election in the morning.
Let it end Lord, please let it end.[/quote]
I have no intention of listening to it either! I can’t stand the media in any way shape or form!
See ya in the morning, Drillah!
May I add this is the economy and Katrina election. Both hurt McCain, who will do much better than his party over all, and are a death knell for the Republicans (IMHO)
I don’t know who will win the Presidency tonight but I think with the Senate and House I am going to be one happy puppy. God, after all, is in the details.
Voted early. Left the apartment, walked down the hall in shirtsleeves, walked into the meeting room and signed in to vote. Done and gone in under fifteen minutes.
I love being able to vote in the building where I live. But even if I had to go miles to vote, I still would. I haven’t missed an election since I turned legal voting age.
Now, I’m sick and tired of the robo-calls. They hound me continuously and there’s no way I can stop them from leaving me a voicemail message. Those cost me double minutes! I agree wholeheartedly with Driller: Let it end already!
I will soooooooooooooo glad when this is over and we can get back to living normal lives.
I have no intention of spending the night listening to a bunch of talking heads predicting who will win. We’re taking the youngest grand daughter out for her birthday dinner. I” ll read about the election in the morning.
Let it end Lord, please let it end.
I voted early this morning even though AL truly is crimson. I was in an out in about 10 minutes. But lots of precincts in AL are reporting record voting–some precincts have at least 50% turnout. I’d like to think that the people who choose to vote for the first time this year, will continue to vote in the future…maybe get a voting itch?? :biggrin:
[quote comment="43584"][quote comment="43582"][quote comment="43579"][quote comment="43576"][quote comment="43570"]Done.
The way I voted probably won’t surprise anyone who has read my thoughts on this blog but I think you all would have been touched by this old (80+) African-American couple who were having their picture taken in front of the voting booth. They clearly were in a world they never expected to see.[/quote]
Beautiful story Random, regardless of anyones choice. It puts a lump in my throat. Thanks for sharing it with us, my heart “is” touched.[/quote]
Allow me to be the contrarian……
Unless they’re new citizens (always a possibility) I would think a couple in their 80′s would have found a reason to vote in the last 60 years or so. I’ve voted since I was 18 and have in every election, primary & local special elections since then. As a civic duty voting is nothing to be celebrated, rewarded etc. You’re supposed to.[/quote]
I don’t think that’s the reason for the picture – my impression is that it is a momentous occasion that not only is a black man running for President, but he’s favored to win, and they never thought they would see such a thing happen in their lifetime. They are old enough to have perhaps felt the ripples of segregation.[/quote]
So the general assumption here is that (of course) the elderly black couple will vote for Senator Obama…….sad…..we haven’t come very far, have we. :sad:
I wonder what MLK would have to say about that. My guess would be:
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. ”
I don’t know if I’ll live to see that day. I doubt it.[/quote]
WOW…I have no idea who they voted for but I would think for any elderly black American (even McCain supporters) the fact of being ABLE to vote for a black man, if they desire, and one who actually has a chance to win, would be overwhelming. When they were kids, the armed forces were segregated, it would have been highly unlikely for a black person to be in charge of a white person anywhere, hotels were segregated, etc., Hattie McDaniel in GWTW was a “role model”. This is an overwheleming change and, as I said, I am sure they never expected to live to see the day.
And yes, they probably were Obama supporters. Why? They live in my neighborhood, NYC, Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, LIBERALPROGRESSIVESOCIALISTVILLE, where it is expected that over 80% of the vote will be for Obama. Why? Not his color but because he reflects OUR beliefs, be we black, white, brown or yellow. If the nominee had been Hillary the same would be true
[quote comment="43606"]I dont get Slims final election count prediction. 443 total votes. Whaaa? :face:[/quote]
Electoral college votes I would guess, though the total is 538 with 270 needed to win. I’m not sure where Slim got his number.
I dont get Slims final election count prediction. 443 total votes. Whaaa? :face:
[quote comment="43594"][quote comment="43585"]I did my civic duty. Now, can we FF to tomorrow, please?
:)[/quote]
Not all “change” means it’s good change. Kind of scary, if you ask me. It’s possible in a year or so we could be wishing to fast backwards…is that a word ? :blink:[/quote]
We’ll make it a word! :) And I agree. Things are going to be interesting.
[quote comment="43585"]I did my civic duty. Now, can we FF to tomorrow, please?
:)[/quote]
Not all “change” means it’s good change. Kind of scary, if you ask me. It’s possible in a year or so we could be wishing to fast backwards…is that a word ? :blink:
Voted! And so did son #2 for the very first time. In fact, as he came out of the booth, the registrars and the few people waiting in line all clapped! And no, not because he was so slow, hahahaha.
I would totally forget to send mine in, Joyce! :) Well, actually, as long as I have Bubba around, he would keep me on schedule.
Oregon is the only state with 100% vote-by-mail. Washington state is going to follow in 2009. I’m curious why more states aren’t that way. I remember as a kid in Calif. going with my parents every now and then (usually to a school or library, but once I remember it being in someone’s HOUSE!) and they would stand in line, then go behind that curtain for a really long time. It just seems so much easier and relaxed to fill out your ballot at home whenever you want (they arrive in early October) and mail it in. Anyway, I’m just glad these political ads are over. I wish they’d tell me why THEY are good, and not why the OTHER guy is bad.
I did my civic duty. Now, can we FF to tomorrow, please?
I was in and out in 14 minutes. It was pretty uneventful except for the cranky lady behind me who was huffing and puffing for 10 minutes and then said, “If you know who you are voting for, why is it taking so long?”
I ignored her.
:)
[quote comment="43582"][quote comment="43579"][quote comment="43576"][quote comment="43570"]Done.
The way I voted probably won’t surprise anyone who has read my thoughts on this blog but I think you all would have been touched by this old (80+) African-American couple who were having their picture taken in front of the voting booth. They clearly were in a world they never expected to see.[/quote]
Beautiful story Random, regardless of anyones choice. It puts a lump in my throat. Thanks for sharing it with us, my heart “is” touched.[/quote]
Allow me to be the contrarian……
Unless they’re new citizens (always a possibility) I would think a couple in their 80′s would have found a reason to vote in the last 60 years or so. I’ve voted since I was 18 and have in every election, primary & local special elections since then. As a civic duty voting is nothing to be celebrated, rewarded etc. You’re supposed to.[/quote]
I don’t think that’s the reason for the picture – my impression is that it is a momentous occasion that not only is a black man running for President, but he’s favored to win, and they never thought they would see such a thing happen in their lifetime. They are old enough to have perhaps felt the ripples of segregation.[/quote]
So the general assumption here is that (of course) the elderly black couple will vote for Senator Obama…….sad…..we haven’t come very far, have we. :sad:
I wonder what MLK would have to say about that. My guess would be:
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. ”
I don’t know if I’ll live to see that day. I doubt it.
Some people will vote weekly for their American Idol favorite but won’t vote once every four years to elect our president. I just don’t get it. After living in the U.S. since 1973 I finially got my citizenship back in the year 2000 on September the 18th (my birthday) and a couple of weeks later I was voting for the first time. Today I woke up at 4:30 a.m. and was in line by 5:30 a.m. luckily it was a short wait. I am a Democrat and the last two times I voted my candidate did not win, I hope the third time is the charm. Happy voting!
[quote comment="43579"][quote comment="43576"][quote comment="43570"]Done.
The way I voted probably won’t surprise anyone who has read my thoughts on this blog but I think you all would have been touched by this old (80+) African-American couple who were having their picture taken in front of the voting booth. They clearly were in a world they never expected to see.[/quote]
Beautiful story Random, regardless of anyones choice. It puts a lump in my throat. Thanks for sharing it with us, my heart “is” touched.[/quote]
Allow me to be the contrarian……
Unless they’re new citizens (always a possibility) I would think a couple in their 80′s would have found a reason to vote in the last 60 years or so. I’ve voted since I was 18 and have in every election, primary & local special elections since then. As a civic duty voting is nothing to be celebrated, rewarded etc. You’re supposed to.[/quote]
I don’t think that’s the reason for the picture – my impression is that it is a momentous occasion that not only is a black man running for President, but he’s favored to win, and they never thought they would see such a thing happen in their lifetime. They are old enough to have perhaps felt the ripples of segregation.
[quote comment="43578"]I voted by mail two weeks ago, no standing in a line for me today.[/quote]
Right behind you Terri, I live in small town u.s.a. and vote just up the road from my place, no one in line so I breezed on through.:wink:
Hey Slim
With my voter registration card in hand I drove to my local voting poll bright and early this morning fully prepared to cast the vote my choice according to my constitutional right as an American citizen for the next president of the United States of America.
But much to my shock and dismay as I seached through the ballots I could not find your name anywhere on it, I even checked the fine print. Oh well, you always got my vote. We will get em next time.
Your faithful constituant. Lee :smile:
[quote comment="43576"][quote comment="43570"]Done.
The way I voted probably won’t surprise anyone who has read my thoughts on this blog but I think you all would have been touched by this old (80+) African-American couple who were having their picture taken in front of the voting booth. They clearly were in a world they never expected to see.[/quote]
Beautiful story Random, regardless of anyones choice. It puts a lump in my throat. Thanks for sharing it with us, my heart “is” touched.[/quote]
Allow me to be the contrarian……
Unless they’re new citizens (always a possibility) I would think a couple in their 80′s would have found a reason to vote in the last 60 years or so. I’ve voted since I was 18 and have in every election, primary & local special elections since then. As a civic duty voting is nothing to be celebrated, rewarded etc. You’re supposed to.
I voted by mail two weeks ago, no standing in a line for me today.
[quote comment="43570"]Done.
The way I voted probably won’t surprise anyone who has read my thoughts on this blog but I think you all would have been touched by this old (80+) African-American couple who were having their picture taken in front of the voting booth. They clearly were in a world they never expected to see.[/quote]
Beautiful story Random, regardless of anyones choice. It puts a lump in my throat. Thanks for sharing it with us, my heart “is” touched.
Yay! Finally it’s time to vote and all the campaign nonsense will be over with. You all know how I will vote. But guess what? If “my guy” doesn’t get elected, I won’t cry and whine and threaten to move out of the country. Tomorrow will pretty much be the same as today. I think they both will do an OK job. There will be changes, good and bad. And that is part of life. Good luck to them both!
P.S. Slim, no complaining about the prez since you don’t vote!! :-)
I’m off to take the kids to school, then heading to vote. I have my book ready in case there is a long line. :)
Done.
The way I voted probably won’t surprise anyone who has read my thoughts on this blog but I think you all would have been touched by this old (80+) African-American couple who were having their picture taken in front of the voting booth. They clearly were in a world they never expected to see.
The high school has a half day today. I’ll be going with Steven to vote in his first election.