It begins
Options
dbrightwell1270
Posts: 1,732 Member
The polls in some east coast states just closed. A friend posted this on Facebook earlier today. I think it is rather eloquent so I thought I'd share it, even if it has nothing to do with being single.
When the votes have been tallied, I don't want to hear people talking about moving to Canada, rooting for the country to fail so we can blame the leader, or any other crazy talk. This is America...we stand TOGETHER to face our problems. I truly believe both candidates love our country and their families. They are generally good people at the core. Don't spread rumors and lies about them on Facebook, don't photoshop pictures of them to make them look foolish, and don't dismiss their ideas just because they come from the "other" party. You can disagree without disrespecting. No matter who wins, let's unite behind a leader, pray for everyone, and trust that God is in control.
When the votes have been tallied, I don't want to hear people talking about moving to Canada, rooting for the country to fail so we can blame the leader, or any other crazy talk. This is America...we stand TOGETHER to face our problems. I truly believe both candidates love our country and their families. They are generally good people at the core. Don't spread rumors and lies about them on Facebook, don't photoshop pictures of them to make them look foolish, and don't dismiss their ideas just because they come from the "other" party. You can disagree without disrespecting. No matter who wins, let's unite behind a leader, pray for everyone, and trust that God is in control.
0
Replies
-
I like and agree with everything except that God being in control part0
-
Thank you, I completely agree with this.
0 -
I figured the God and pray reference would bother some people but it is what it is. The sentiment would be a nice change.0
-
I'm a socialist and an atheist. I will be leaving this country at my earliest convenience. However, despite how I mouth off sometimes about it, I don't want anything bad to happen to it because my family lives here. So I wish it, and all of you, the best of luck.0
-
I agree and I will go one further! Im a conservative but registered independent, I have always respected the Office Of the President no matter who the man is! I have my personal desire but I truly want what is BEST for our Land of The Free and Home of The Brave. Keep encouraging one another... B.McG0
-
I'm watching US 2012 - live in Ohio at present,
Obama 3
Romney 19
Good Luck America, may the best man win! :flowerforyou:0 -
I disagree with the part that only mentions two parties.
False dichotomy. VOTE THIRD PARTY! Wooooo
I did agree with the message intent though. I do get frustrated when people are too busy being blind to see that good and bad can come from anywhere.0 -
Gary Johnson
If not you just voted for a statist!0 -
i didnt say it bothered me, just i dont agree with it :laugh: there's a differenceI figured the God and pray reference would bother some people but it is what it is. The sentiment would be a nice change.
0 -
this is what bugs me more..I disagree with the part that only mentions two parties.
.
i happen to be socially liberal and financially conservative which means both main parties arent speaking to me0 -
I'm watching US 2012 - live in Ohio at present,
Obama 3
Romney 19
Good Luck America, may the best man win! :flowerforyou:
Right now, it's actually Obama 3 Romney 8. Just wanted to clarify!0 -
Gary Johnson
If not you just voted for a statist!
WOOO! High five!
i happen to be socially liberal and financially conservative which means both main parties arent speaking to me
Did you look at any of the third party or write in candidates?0 -
Hey we don't mind if you want to come, we've still got lots of space in Canada. Health care, igloos, trees. It's pretty cool actually.0
-
I'm watching US 2012 - live in Ohio at present,
Obama 3
Romney 19
Good Luck America, may the best man win! :flowerforyou:
Right now, it's actually Obama 3 Romney 8. Just wanted to clarify!
We're showing 3 - 24 now!! lol Never trust the media, they're holding back on you!!
0 -
Hey we don't mind if you want to come, we've still got lots of space in Canada. Health care, igloos, trees. It's pretty cool actually.
the winter weather is what deters me . and the fact that it seems to be 8 months of winter there :laugh:
@kitsune: noen of the 3rd party candidates were interesting to me. otherwise i totally would have done that. only once in my life have i 100% voted for someone i wanted to win rather than voting for someone because i 100% dont want another person to win.0 -
It was just updated, it should be getting updated more frequently now.I'm watching US 2012 - live in Ohio at present,
Obama 3
Romney 19
Good Luck America, may the best man win! :flowerforyou:
Right now, it's actually Obama 3 Romney 8. Just wanted to clarify!
We're showing 3 - 24 now!! lol Never trust the media, they're holding back on you!!0 -
Gary Johnson
If not you just voted for a statist!
WOOO! High five!
i happen to be socially liberal and financially conservative which means both main parties arent speaking to me
Did you look at any of the third party or write in candidates?
Why waste my time? They'll never win until and unless a whole lot more Americans start realizing they exist and start looking at what they stand for. Or until corporate money is out of politics. Neither of which is likely in my lifetime.0 -
Gary Johnson
If not you just voted for a statist!
WOOO! High five!
i happen to be socially liberal and financially conservative which means both main parties arent speaking to me
Did you look at any of the third party or write in candidates?
Why waste my time? They'll never win until and unless a whole lot more Americans start realizing they exist and start looking at what they stand for. Or until corporate money is out of politics. Neither of which is likely in my lifetime.
The part that's funny, is there are so many people who think like you - they think they're wasting their vote if they don't go with the major party. If people instead actually voted for who they wanted instead of abstaining or voting for a "lesser evil", we would be stuck in a two party system.0 -
It's true, I don't think I can make a difference, so I don't care anymore. And I sure don't bother to vote. I've given up. Although I admit I'm following it all with morbid fascination. Especially the possibility of voting machine shenanigans. Reminds me of 2000 and 2004.
Oh, and as for third parties, I voted for Nader in 2000. The dems were pissy about that for years.0 -
^^
Principal over party.
I think wasting my vote would be voting for someone who i disagree with.0
