November 4, 2004
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Warning – Some people WILL be offended by this post.
After carefully reading the comments left on my post yesterday, I’ve decided that I have to comment on one of them.
First of all…YES I voted!! See my post on 11/2. Not only did I vote…but I also encouraged others to vote as well!
So yes, you bet your sweet bippie as a registered American voter I have a right to complain. I DO stand up fo my beliefs and I absolutely make a difference in my kids lives…every day. They know how important it is to me as to who runs this country…unfortunately, the wrong man has now been voted into office twice in the past 8 years to do so. Hell, I even voted for him the first time around…something I now regret. Once again, this is my opinion…not necessarily yours…and because this is my website I have a right to freely express that opinion.
I once believed that every vote counted…but ya know what? Did all the votes that were cast on Tuesday get counted before declaring a winner? NO I think that facts speak for themselves. I realize that Kerry conceded before the rest of the votes were counted…but Bush was declared the winner before then anyway by the media. That’s not my point to begin with.
I realize that there’s a my dick is bigger than your dick contest between Republicans & Democrats…and anyone who doesn’t see that is either blind or ignorant…but then again, what’s the difference?
Americans are arrogant. You heard me…arrogant. Do you take offense to that? I do. I take offense to the fact that the people in MY country feel that they have to not only be condescending to others in their own country but to the rest of the world as well. There are always exceptions to these statements…so if you are an exception to this…consider yourself a lucky person because you haven’t been sucked into the vortex that has become American politics.
I’m sure that many people are going to be angry with me for stating what I’ve stated…but it’s how I feel. I have friends in other countries and many friends here across the United States…and because I’m not involved in the preverbial pissing match between the political parties I don’t have blinders on my eyes that keep me from seeing the truth.
I see what my children deal with in our schools on a daily basis. I see what has become of our educational system. I see what people deal with in the workforce…and the lack thereof. I see what our economy has decreased to. I see the control that the rich have on this country and the benefits that they reap from the sacrifices of the middle-class. I see what our deficit has risen to. I see the conflicts amongst the American people. I see the struggles of the American people. I see the arrogance of the American people.
In order to become an individual that can actually make a difference in this country…you first have to be able to see what’s really going on in the country. You can’t be an individual who is constantly in denial as to your surroundings and events in this country.
So yes…I’m an voter…yes, I’m complaining…and yes, I’m making a difference because I see the TRUTH! Unfortunately, there are many in this country who’d rather remain blind and in denial than make that difference.
I’ve never been one to be harsh towards people here on Xanga or anywhere else for that matter…not intentionally…and I don’t plan on starting that now. However, I do have a right to my opinion and for those of you who actually know me know that I’m a very blunt person. I don’t see the necessity to sugar coat things for other adults. The factual truth will speak for itself.
As I stated yesterday…I love my country…but I don’t love what’s happened to my country. There’s a difference of being proud…and being arrogant. Americans need to swallow their pride, take off their blinders, do what we know in our hearts is right and unite to make this country one to be proud of again. Until that happens, the only ones that we are failing…is ourselves.
Comments (12)
Some people suck. I had to post something to the effect that it is my blog and I’ll write what I want to.
Our country is deeply troubled on so many levels. If all sides don’t start looking for a middle ground soon then the saying “united we stand divided we fall” may come true.
I read your blog yesterday and although I didn’t comment I found it very respectable and even talked to my husband about yours and other ones I read. I think you’re a very fair person that has your opinions but also respects others do too. This unfortunately is not a trait shared by everyone I’m finding. You are soooo right about the arrogance of America too.
Also I LOVE sunflowers!
It burns me that a person or persons had to drive you to justify why you wrote what you wrote in your own Journal.
I don’t have children but feel strongly, like you, on the education of our children. I too voted on Tuesday and while I won’t reveal who I voted for I will say that both candidates were/are flawed and I’m going to complain until I’m blue in the face. If people don’t like it they can *bleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Huggz!
Tamm
Hey I gave you two sunflowers but it’s not showing them …. hmmm…did I screw up?
A lot of people tend to think of Americans that way . On one of our daily newspapers it said How can 52 million people get it so wrong . Everyone has a right to a view on things
*claps*
And now for my standing ovation
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I have been deeply troubled for a very long time by the way our government has become a big brother is watching you and telling you how to live and taking away many of our freedoms. I have two schoolteachers in the family and they can tell you what a dismal failure the no child left behind policy is going. I could go on and on but I will not. I think each and every one of us has to be aware that it takes a nation and not a few to correct the images we are leaving on the world
You are entitled to your opinion and that is what having a blog is all about.
I voted, and I am a proud voter but I didnt acknowledge my voting decision until I knew who I was going to vote for and support… I don’t really understand all the in’s and out’s of politics… but one things for sure…
the election is over, Kerry concieded and bush is president.
what happens in four years?? who knows… and in four years everyone will find another president… until then.. I won’t deny I voted for bush but I won’t scream from the rooftops that kerry was a bad man because I can’t. There were things I really liked about him but my decison was with another man.
I totally respect you for having the guts to stand up and give your opinion… and for that I say well done!
tina
Yes! It burns ME up that they don’t bother to count ALL the votes before declaring a winner and i’m not even American.
This happened before many times. I never voted for this guy, and I never voted for his father. With the election of this clown in office, and the Republicans having control of the House and Senate, we are headed for a majorly bumpy road ahead. With the next four years he will undo two of the greatests feats that were done in US History, Roe v. Wade, and Miranda v. Arizona. With the Roe v. Wade, he will make abortion (all forms) and birth contraceptive illegal. For Miranda v. Arizona, innocent people will goto jail since they dont have the right to counsel.
With every nation hating the US, and now, it will get worse. All the allies the US had, will now be pushed further away. And from what I read, it was the Evangicals that reelected him in. My point, you give 3/4s of your paycheck to God, and 1/4 of your paycheck for youself, living on a 1 income household, with 4 mortgages. Does that make sense?
Well said, my love, as always…