Its to be expected that I'll be a little political. It's inescapable, politics was the stone and mortar for most conversations in my family when I was growing up, and in large families you can imagine that meant conflict.
So what are you waiting for? Get out and VOTE!
Today's observations:
For the first time in my life I am living in a State where my vote may actually count. I spent the first half of my life in the VERY Democratic western Washington State, the second half in the VERY Republican Utah. Now, while I am working in Maryland, I LIVE in Pennsylvania, my very first Swing State.
Now for me, I love it. I am an Independent 'Un-declared' voter. Roughly translated I vote based on issues, not people, in my mind it isn't a popularity contest or pep rally. Once I determine my own opinion on a topic I examine the candidates, their family life, their political and community background and their declared platform before mixing and matching my opinions with people. Sometimes this puts me Dem, sometimes Rep, maybe Libertarian, Constitution or Green.
With the surge of energy surrounding the election in PA, I feel involved, and let me tell you I had a lot to educate myself on before casting my ballot on local issues.
Now there is a lot more that I could write about. The energy that fills the community, the great arguments but not today. I woke up early and made my way to my local voting station early enough that I was fifth in line and now I'm going to relax, do laundry, write a little and wait for the polls to start closing.
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