Vote, for god’s & goddess’ sakes, vote!!!

Honestly folks, I have tried to not bring the election into my posts b’c frankly I post so infrequently (not the wonderful (almost) everyday posts that make me so happy like Amy, Michelle and Rachel) Also, some people are doing a way better job of it, or in fact it is their job. So I felt it was a disservice to always be throwing the election in your face when frankly I am sooo tired of the commercials. Living in a battleground state is wonderful. You feel so energized. You feel so patriotic... but it also means you listen to a million commercials a day. You get traffic snarls out the ears whenever the shrub or that guy from Mass show up anywhere near your town, or use your airport. It means that people are watching your state and taking more polls simply b’c you are doing your civic duty and planning to vote.

And you are aren’t you?? Planning to do your civic duty and getting out there tomorrow to vote? B’c for pete’s sakes... this election is freaking important. On soooo many levels. I know people will roll their eyes at me, but I really take this so seriously. Voting and jury duty (sorry Sharon) are the 2 times I get the chance to participate in our country by doing my job. I am like the most cheerful jury candidate... and voting?? I get up on time, brush my teeth, shine my shoes and take breakfast with me! I love standing in line to vote (and really folks, here in Center City I have stood in line everytime… and it makes me well up with pride and tears b’c I feel like people take it as seriously as I do.)

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If you want some good ideas on what to do, how to do it, or where to go here are some links from fellow bloggers fidgety budgie, kismet and finally moveon.org.

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I want it to be known that earlier today in my journal I posted my opinions. I did not say who I was voting for, altho I am sure it is pretty evident. I want people to know that there are viable 3rd party options on many ballots. (Nadar, for instance, is NOT on the PA ballot) And if you are not in a battleground state, please use your conscience, use your voice, vote how you see fit. Hell, even if you are on a battleground state vote your conscience b'c TRULY I don't care who you are voting for, I just feel it is so important to do it. This journal today reflects simply how I feel. I admit that towards the end I got a bit heavy handed. But I simply believe that you should vote. And that I frankly do not care who you vote for.. as long as you do it I don't believe it should matter what my opinions are... it should be your opinions that matter.