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only_more_love) wrote2008-10-28 11:38 am
only_more_love) wrote2008-10-28 11:38 am
Vote
T minus seven days till November 4th, 2008, otherwise known as Election Day here in the U.S.
I'm going to be posting this every day through then because I believe so strongly in exercising this privilege and responsibility. If that bugs you, skip these posts.
If you're a U.S. citizen who's old enough to vote, please do so. If you've voted early, thank you.
Yes, we have an electoral college; vote anyway.
Vote because things are bad and getting worse.
Vote because in another place, in another time, you wouldn't have the chance to do it.
Vote because people fight, kill, and die for that opportunity.
Vote because you don't think the world can take another four years that look like the eight preceding it.
Vote because you want leaders you'd like to have coffee or a beer with.
Vote because you want leaders who are smarter, calmer, and more thoughtful than you.
Vote because you don't believe having an education makes you an elitist.
Vote because you don't believe a man's middle name dictates his path or illustrates his beliefs.
Vote if the Ashley Todd hoax made you sick.
Vote because the "last lynching" in the U.S. took place in 1981.
Vote even if you think politics sucks.
Vote even if you think government is a joke.
Vote even if you think fandom is more important and more fun.
Vote because of your enthusiasm and optimism.
Vote because this is your home and your country and our world.
Vote so you can tell your kids/pet/friends/family you did.
I'm going to be posting this every day through then because I believe so strongly in exercising this privilege and responsibility. If that bugs you, skip these posts.
If you're a U.S. citizen who's old enough to vote, please do so. If you've voted early, thank you.
Yes, we have an electoral college; vote anyway.
Vote because things are bad and getting worse.
Vote because in another place, in another time, you wouldn't have the chance to do it.
Vote because people fight, kill, and die for that opportunity.
Vote because you don't think the world can take another four years that look like the eight preceding it.
Vote because you want leaders you'd like to have coffee or a beer with.
Vote because you want leaders who are smarter, calmer, and more thoughtful than you.
Vote because you don't believe having an education makes you an elitist.
Vote because you don't believe a man's middle name dictates his path or illustrates his beliefs.
Vote if you love Fox News Channel.
Vote if MSNBC is your drug of choice.Vote if the Ashley Todd hoax made you sick.
Vote because the "last lynching" in the U.S. took place in 1981.
Vote even if you think politics sucks.
Vote even if you think government is a joke.
Vote even if you think fandom is more important and more fun.
Vote even if you think you're choosing between multiple evils.
Vote despite your apathy and cynicism and the little voice that says, "It doesn't matter."Vote because of your enthusiasm and optimism.
Vote because this is your home and your country and our world.
Vote so you can tell your kids/pet/friends/family you did.
Vote because you can.
Just vote.
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Good idea to post this every day.
Also, happy Diwali if you're celebrating it today. :)
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Oh yes, I meant to say this too. Joe brought sweets home last week from nursery and when I asked what they were for, told me: "For Happy Vidali" - cuteness!
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Also meant to add to my original post: Lerdo, thank you for reminding me of the journalistic hilarity that is Fox News. I'd never watched it before this summer but caught some of it when they were presenting coverage of Obama's speech at the Dem. Convention. It was... interesting.
(TT, if the Daily Mail had a news channel, it would be this one.)
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LOL absolutely true......now there is a ranting post for another day!
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My Nana buys that, 'Just for the crosswords, dear, you know I cannot stand that tory drivel they print.' Hmm, yes Nana, other papers do have a crossword you know... *despairs*
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No way?!
What are they like? :D
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Fox News is to journalism what crack cocaine is to prescription medication.
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My favourite example was when they were talking about the Greek pillar style scenery at the Dem. Con. and every other channel was saying, "The backdrop is reminiscent of the Lincoln Memorial and the buildings in DC, etc. etc." while Fox News was like "OMG, it's a Greek temple! He thinks he's a god!!1!" *headdesk* Funny but horrifying at the same time.
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It's interesting to me that both you and Bertie, two Brits, mentioned Diwali. That's not something about which many non-Indians here in the U.S. have an awareness. I am speaking very generally, of course.
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ETA: Joe doesn't deserve the kiss right now, but I'll pass it on.. he screamed all the way to his child minder today - oh well, I have the next two days off, so all good :)
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And I didn't celebrate Diwali, but thank you for the good wishes! :) (Hope those people didn't keep you up too late. *g*)