So I must say that I am extremely excited about this year's election. I've held off blogging about it, but I figure the last 24 hours is fair game. James and I have certainly had some interesting conversations during the last 20+ months, we've enjoyed the debates, interviews, and yes...SNL sketches. It was interesting to find out that we have similar views on politics, since we never really discussed the topic while dating through all eight Bush years. Though we agree on many issues this election, I certainly think I'm a bit more rational in my arguments either for or against a candidate, but don't we all? We've also learned a couple of lessons this political season. For instance, we've found that politics is not such a great conversation starter with family and friends as our views do not necessarily coincide with theirs (for shame!), politics do not make for great "pillow talk," and watching debates together may not be the best strategy as at least one of us tends to act like my father during sporting events. (While every rational person knows that sports teams can't hear you through the TV, I'm convinced candidates can).
If you're waiting for an official endorsement of one candidate over the other you won't find one here. I'll be practicing my progressive era election reform of the secret ballot. However, I certainly hope that you've made up your minds and have done your civic duty and right of voting (either absentee or in person tomorrow!). I'm certainly looking forward to tomorrow and sitting back to enjoy the coverage tomorrow evening. Enjoy the last 24 hours!
4 comments:
I can't wait till its over! I'm tired of all the ads, junk mail, who said this and who said that. Let's get this thing over cause no matter who wins its going to be a long hard road getting us out of this mess no matter what promises were made!MomK
Is that an optimistic pumpkin? One from the Pumpkin Patch?
Yes, as a history buff, enjoy history in the making tomorrow. I hope some nuggets of wisdom (or chips of information or attitudes of responsibility and caring) might be recovered from all the gobbledygook that has gone before, so that who/what comes after will inspire us to work together for the common good, here and afar.
auntS
Congrats!
i still can't believe you married someone with whom you hadn't talked politics! i just find that really funny, since i have a feeling mr. burli and i talked politics, worldview, etc. on our first date!
i endorsed a candidate because i felt it was important to try and reach to others - of course, i am pretty sure i didn't convince any mccain supports to change their vote. but it doesn't hurt. as long as people don't take it too personally!
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