Sort of Political, but not really…sorta
I haven’t been following the debates. I’ve done my own research and having done said research, I’ve already decided which candidate I will be voting for. I have, however, been watching SNL - given the current state of affairs in the world, I need to laugh…not watch a debate in which the vast majority of the time is spent asking the moderator to repeat the question and/or not answer the asked question at all. For me, I learned everything I needed to know by looking at voting record stats, researching the big supporters and researching and learning more about the big issues important to me.
Of course, as with every election, neither of the candidates is a perfect fit. In the end, I agree more with Obama on certain mainline issues, whereas McCain and I are about as far apart as two people can get with regards to most issues…of course, I’ve said before, I have the benefit of having lived in the same areas as both candidates while they were Senators. I’ve been exposed to their actual ‘work’…and I think that allows me to draw on that experience when it comes time to cast my ballot. Which reminds me, I registered in my new house but I haven’t gotten a registration card yet. I need to call about that tomorrow (Can someone please remind me?)
Something else that’s on the ballot here in Arizona this year is “Proposition 102″ - the “Save Marriage” proposition, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman. It’s a pretty interesting situation, because a very similar proposition was on the ballot several years ago and it failed..so they rewrote it and put it up again. I’m not sure how I feel about the proposition being back on the ballot in November. I know how I’ll vote, of course - but I wonder if we’ll keep beating this dead horse at every election…?
There are a lot of measures/propositions on the ballot in November - If you’re in Arizona, I encourage you to check out the AZ Ballot Measures Website and read up on all of the ballot items, so that you’re fully informed and educated about each issue when casting your vote. If you’re not in Arizona, then Google your own state + November ballot issues and see what you’ll be casting your vote for this year.
If you’re not registered to Vote - please take a minute to register. It’s really important that we all remember that voting is a privilege - you have the ability (well, as much as the Electoral Collage allows) to chose the politicians who run our country (city, state, county…etc).
Ok, thats all from me, for now.
I made Manicotti for dinner, it was awesome.
I am eating Almonds right now, they rock (and they were totally on sale, score!).
I also got some awesome Orange Juice on sale - love it!
So - to recap. Go vote. Not registered? Go register. My Manicotti = awesome. Almonds = great snack food. OJ Rulz - not the murder, the orange liquid. Google the measures on the ballot in your state in November - study them, learn them, vote on them. This isn’t that high school fill in the bubble test - it’s not cool just to make neat designs by filing in random bubbles (I know I’m not the only one to do that…admit it).
Gnite!
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