Sunday, November 11, 2012
We "boated!"
November 6, 2012
We actually "boated" as Cole said (translation, "voted") last week. Early voting with no lines rocks! But seeing as how today marks a significant event in our nation's history, I thought I'd save this picture for today's post.
Now, I've refrained and been really, really nice about all this politics stuff this time around. Even my answers to Pearl's questioning about who I want to win and if I'll be sad if he doesn't win have been carefully chosen. But... when it comes to the President of the United States, there are a few things I need to say.
#1 just because someone happens to practice the same religion as myself does not mean I have to vote for him. Nor does it mean I am a bad member of my church if I choose to vote for someone else.
#2 I can think of at least a dozen things that could happen to our country that would be worse than the outcomes of this election. Like an alien takeover for example. "The end of America" really? Really?
#3 no matter who you voted for, you will respect the office of the President of the United States. Nothing gets me more irked than to hear people bashing - even borderline racist- our current President. In the words of my friend's strong Republican grandfather four years ago when Pres. Obama was first elected, "He may not be my man but he's my President."
#4 I really think the loser should get automatic bid for Vice President. Now that would be real bipartisanship and working together. Side note. I really do feel bad for whoever loses... the thought of all that time, energy, and self sacrificed for one's country is humbling and I think they should get 2nd in command.
#5 what's up with the electoral college anyway? It's confusing.
#7 there was more than just the President of the United States on the ballot. I believe one man can't possibly be to blame for an entire country's problems. Sure, they make decisions, they lead, but we also elect an entire Congress of morons (not to mention state and local leaders) who are the real powerhouses in this country.
#8 do people really believe Obama is evil? Maybe this was just a Utah Mormon thing but I was floored at the comments people made about Obama being down right horrible. Really? Do we really think any President has been pure evil? I believe America to be a chosen land and have faith that God and my fellow citizens will elect just and honorable men to lead us. Think about it. Where else in the world can we make a free choice about electing one of two well educated, God-fearing, and family men? We are pretty lucky.
#9 Imagine what problems we could fix if all the candidates stopped spending the billions of dollars they raised for campaigning and instead gave it back to the country. 16 trillion dollar debt? The worlds' most expensive health care? I think not!
#10 I'm pretty certain breaking out my beloved Aggies' "Winning Team Losing Team" chant would tick off my "American is coming to an end now" Romney supporting friends.
Eh. What the heck! Go Obama!!!
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