If you live in the US, please - get out and vote today if you haven't already.
I set my alarm for 5:30 this morning. I am soooo not a morning person, but today is like Christmas in many ways. When I arrived at the polls at 5:45am, it seemed most everyone there shared a similar feeling. The excitement was almost palpable. Even though we waited for almost two hours to vote, no one was cranky and no political party wars broke out. We talked about how thrilled we felt to be making history, because no matter who wins, it'll be a first. Some will be sad at the turn history takes, but we know what we're doing is important. Certainly this is the most important vote in my lifetime.
Anyway, have to scoot. I just stopped in to pick up a soft drink and am on my way back out to do my part in getting out the vote. Being a chauffeur wasn't something I ever thought I'd enjoy, but today it's the best job imaginable :)
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We cannot vote but Australians are listening and watching all day. National Public Radio, Online and constant TV coverage. Especially on ABC, Australia.
Good luck!
I voted. We all voted. Now we must deal with the consequences. I believe with all my heart that we have made a mistake that will bring misfortune upon the United States until it can be corrected by a future administration.
I have to disagree with Mark. Both candidates are good men. Both love their country.
I went back today and looked over Obama's issues. On every one I looked at, for the most part I agreed with what he said.
I'm concerned about what is left unsaid.
But what he said -- much of it mirrors what I've been saying for a while, most especially his comments regarding energy policy.
I hope he's able to deliver on these promises. He's promised us a lot.
HIs energy policy leaves out the most important part: seeing that our appetite for oil and coal is satisfied with abundance by taking advantage of our own reserves to the fullest. We must satisfy our current needs while we look for alternatives.
I don't trust him to keep us safe from terrorist attack like President Bush has by going on the offensive.
I don't trust him to vigorously defend our sovereignty as a nation and not submit us to world rule.
I am concerned that he cares too much about how other nations view us.
I am concerned that he will move the US in a socialist direction which will result in greater misery for all and a loss of fundamental freedoms.
He supports massive tax increases which will be devastating in our recession. He should be pushing for massive tax cuts and cutting the size of government.
We have too much government. We need less.
In this past election more than any other in my lifetime I am struck by how precious the right to vote is. Some people are born into nations where they either do not have this right or the choices are so limited that the right to vote is little more than a show put on by the government. People have suffered greatly for the right to vote, they have fought for it, and they have died for it. I have heard “luck” described as “taking advantage of opportunity when it presents itself”. Those who vote are thus lucky indeed and those who do not are most unlucky. Being part of such a process is to breath freedom.
Arafin
Precious voting is. I had a solemn sense of duty when I filled out my ballot. I knew this was important. Momentous. Hard won. Remarkable. Worth preserving.
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