Election Day

[headgames]

I don't vote

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I, too, did not vote

[bodymodcon]

Sometimes I wonder if it's the right thing or not. I've only lived in blue states so I can fall back on the net of the electoral colleges if I choose. This year felt different though. While not an Obamaniac like a lot of Chicagoans I heard a lot from him and of him that gave me hope that a person could retain their integrity on the campaign trail. His negotiations for peace across seas, his speech about racism in America, an economic policy meant (I saw) to feed into the struggling education system. Any fan can list off his merits.

I think the way we go about electing our leaders in America is something a lot of people have trouble accepting. I don't understand how a politician effectively works other than he talks with people and helps bring people together and decide policies. I think this vagueness frustrates people so they shoot down the role with any number of reasons.

Jon Stewart, when asked how the Bush admin was able to get away with things, he said 'because Americans are busy' and the admin can rely on that. But I think this election, by bringing in so much of the youth vote cast a great light on how the system is meant to work and will inform them for future elections. I hope to see Senators and House Reps gaining the critical attention that our presidential candidates did.

I don't believe in happy endings because I don't believe in endings, but things get better and things get worse. I think the hope and energy that this election brought to people is important because that's what helps you invest in your future.

Re: I, too, did not vote

[bodymodcon]

woo hoo!

I agree with you on that hope. We can all work together now for a better future. It's not just him that won, it was us who won.

Sorry, I'm leticia. Nice to meet you.

I'm just so happy!!!!!!

Re: I, too, did not vote

[headgames]

I don't really have much of a response here, except to say that I like everything you said.