DA VOTE

I didn't post about it yesterday, but yes, I did vote. I was surprised by the number of voters at the polls. Usually I have no problem getting in and out fairly quickly. But this time, I spent almost an hour round trip (the polls are only a block from the house. And I walked.).

This whole election has been a source of debate for a while. I have been lucky at work to keep the wolves at bay. I feel like the last "Little Pig" that built with brick.

All I am telling them is, "I voted. Now shut up. I don't care who you voted for. Don't ask who I voted for. The polls are closed. It's over. They'll tell us one way or the other."

Whine, cry, gripe, clap, or cheer, it's your choice. Now, be quiet.

You can get all worked up again in four years.

Two questions though; did ANYBODY vote for Nader? And, did Pat Paulson win?

Politics happen. Just not here.

Comments

[Heathen]

I voted for Nader in 2000. :-D

I'm a pacifist hippie at heart.

[Cop Car]

I didn't realize that Paulson was running this time! In my 44 years of voting in presidential elections I've voted for at least one person from about five or six different parties--which means that I've only supported two presidential candidates who have actually won (what a record!) Thus, I nearly always get to whine. It's obvious that, in most elections, my logic just doesn't match that of the majority. My usual registration is as an Independent; but, I've at times been registered as a Republican and at times been registered as a Democrat so that I could participate in primary elections.
This year at the polls was a little different for me. I am accustomed to either being the only voter there, or to standing in line for an hour--depending upon how early I arrived at the polls on my way to work. As I went in the middle of the day, this time, and as they had six machines (usually two to four machines), the wait was about 10 minutes. Not bad!

[Thomas]

I voted Nader only because I didn't want the over privledged, millionare, ivy-leaguer who is out of touch with America to win. Or the other one exactly like him.

[Wichi Dude]

Actually, Paulson is dead. And that is what I thought might give him the upper hand. Though, a lot of people think that of Nader...being dead that is.