US Election, 2008
Goodbye, George t-shirts?
Posted by Sara.
So, as most of you probably are, I am counting down Dubya’s time in the White House.
My friends and I are debating taking the train down and celebrating with the millions of others who can’t WAIT to see G. W. ride off into the sunset of his faux ranch, nestled on the Texas prairie.
Politics, US Election 2008 | Comment (0)President 2.0
Posted by Lindsay.
A lot has changed in eight years, and I’m not talking about the war or the economy. I’m talking about something light and fluffy and equipped with a puppy cam.
Yes, since Bush took office, the Internet has grown. Will our next President take advantage of this?
Barack Obama inspired more young voters to get involved in the election. Use of the Internet could potentially keep these young voters involved in politics and aware of what is going on around them more than ever before. Could the Internet keep the President accessible and accountable to the people? It would at least guarantee some additional staff positions in the White House…
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Republican Therapy
Posted by Lindsay.
Before I get back to my regular blogging (upcoming topic for discussion: Sarah Palin—the political Paris Hilton?), I need to let go of some political and personal angst.
The day after the election, my boss insulted me. As the election approached, it was hard for me to hide the fact that I have blue blood. I didn’t insult McCain or Palin in the office; I didn’t even criticize their policies. But Wednesday morning, following a committee meeting and in front of the chairman of the board, I was taken down a peg for no reason other than my political leanings. It went something like this:
Chairman: “I shouldn’t have watched the election coverage; it made me unhappy.”
Bossman: “I think Lindsay’s happy. But what does she know? It’s not like she pays taxes.”
US Election 2008 | Comment (1)True colors.
Posted by Kate G..
Okay, so congratulations are in order to all those with common sense who helped us step further out of our past’s shadow of racism, oppression and shame. It was so empowering to see the diverse faces in the crowds of Chicago, Atlanta, New York and Washington last night on TV. And Obama’s shout-out to the gays right in his speech?
A new day has come.
(Enter: Debbie the Downer)
US Election 2008 | Comments (4)Winning the Battle, Losing the War
Posted by Marielle.
I don’t want to interrupt everyone’s post-election celebrations (and hangovers), but now is the perfect time to talk about ballot measures. Our country made history last night be electing its first Black president. On the American ballot, you can vote for president, and representatives for the House and Senate, as well as local representatives in your county. Some states also use election day as an opportunity to get a public vote on an issue.
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Hope, with a new day
Posted by Keanan.
I’ve been unhappy for eight years. I cannot fathom the fact that we may now have a president who stands and fights for what we believe in. Hearing discussions of plans and ideals for this new administration while incorporating many of the things we all stand for is beyond my comprehension.
It’s not a revelation like the civil rights movement, or women’s voting rights; it is a revelation of a new kind. I am reveled to know we have a president who is what we elected; he is not a president for the people but by and of the people.
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Yes We Can!
Posted by Lindsay.
President Barack Obama.
Obviously everyone knows this by now, and I’m trying not to talk about it in BlackBerry shorthand. I am surprised it went so easily; I had so much of that democratic paranoia after the last two elections. When they called my home state (Pennsylvania) early in the night, I was concerned–were they jinxing it, like with Florida back in 2000? But state after state turned blue, and the large ones that turned red might have made the map look intimidating, but they lacked the electoral votes to make a difference.
John McCain’s concession speech was classy. If he had been that John McCain since summer, he could have been president-elect right now, but he chose to go a dirtier route and pick the Pitbull. McCain is not a bad guy. I have nothing but respect for him, and I am glad that he conceded with couth. His audience hurt my soul a little bit, but McCain knows that what happened will be good for the country, so he’s not going to be a sore loser about it. Thank you.
I’m looking forward to listening to Obama’s speech at midnight, but, to be honest, I will probably be in pajamas by then.
America, we’ve voted for change.
Congratulations!
US Election 2008 | Comment (1)I believe in Barack Obama
Posted by Jill.
Just a quickie before I head out the door to dance in the streets of DC to celebrate (impending) Obama’s victory.
Today something extraordinary happened in my personal life. For the first time I can recall, my registered-Independent-but-always-vote-Republican grandparents both voted for Obama. A year ago they were very pro-McCain…however, a year ago McCain was a different man than he was now. He stood by his principles and didn’t give in to his party. He had a great bi-partisan immigration plan and was against torture. He wasn’t Captain Angrypants.
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Go, democracy, go!
Posted by Kate A..
Unfortunately, I am about as disconnected from this election as an American could probably be at this point. Not because I don’t care, but because I’m not actually IN America. I’m in Scotland. And throughout most of the meat of the campaigning, I was about as far away as anyone could be: Australia and New Zealand. I can’t help but feel as though I’ve missed out on something really big these past few months.
Editors, US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Until My Head Stops Spinning
Posted by Amanda.
I promised myself I wouldn’t make one of those trite, heartfelt posts about the election and voting. I’m more of a light-hearted, tickle-your-funny-bone sort of girl. But very little is funny about the situation we find ourselves in and this election is every bit as important as all the hyperbolic and hyperventilating media pundits would have us believe.
US Election 2008 | Comment (1)