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Some Election Day perspective

Posted 04 Nov 2008 in 2008 election, Barack Obama, John McCain

The partisan atmosphere at my office today is pretty incredible. A lot of the people I work with seem to think Obama is a better choice because he “makes them think.” But I’ve noticed they never really talk about the issues nor what his policies will do to/for America. Just that he somehow affirms their feelings.

With that in mind, here’s a brief excerpt from Vicious Headbutt‘s excellent blog post today.

Politicians are not going to make your morals right or wrong. Politicians will not affirm anything about you. If you are voting for someone who agrees with you, that’s fine, but to think that your morals or values will be in jeopardy if a certain politician loses?

Vote for the politician you agree with, but don’t think that a “loss” means that your morals are in jeopardy or that your character may be in danger of being lost. They aren’t.

You do not need John McCain or Barack Obama to tell you how to live and what is important.

In similar fashion, Flopping Aces issued a challenge to Republicans that stands in sharp contrast to the unhinged Democrat “not my president” BDS mentality we’ve seen for the past 8 years.

The 2008 election has been too divisive. Half of America will be disappointed on Nov5th. Let’s try to at least oppose that sense of alienation, frustration, and defeat. After you vote, find someone in line, and shake their hand. Wish them well regardless of who their voting for. If they are for the other guy…then all the better. Be a neighbor not a partisan. When there’s a flood, we don’t just save Republicans or Democrats. We save Americans. Let’s be Americans first tomorrow, and Democrats or Republicans or whatever last.

Nice to see calls for civility, even in the face of possible defeat. Be sure to read them both.

Posted by FullMetalPatriot
12th gen. American, Constitutionalist, Harley-riding Texan, gun owner & NRA member, blogger, illustrator, Florida Gator alumnus. #TCOT

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