28
10/08
08:22
Pat’s Voter Guide
Before we all go “get our democracy on” next Tuesday, here are 3 things that I think are important:
- Remember: ANYTHING you got forwarded to your inbox is a lie. This is true for both sides. People don’t forward the truth. Before you vote based on some information you got from an email, check its truthiness at factcheck.org or snopes.com (both reputable and fair reporting sites).
- Be kind to your neighbor on Wednesday morning. This is an important election and both democrats and republicans have been playing with our fears and angers. There will still be a lot of leftover emotion even after the ballots have been counted. The reality is, no matter who wins things will not be as Good/Bad as they are hyped up to be. Happens every time, so remember what your mamma said and don’t be a sore Loser/Winner.
- IF you are still undecided on next Tuesday morning, please just STAY AT HOME. This campaign has been going on for like 40 years or something. If you haven’t taken some time to weigh out the issues and make a decision by November 7th, then you are doing more harm than good. Don’t become that guy I saw in an interview during the last election who said, “I didn’t know who I was going to vote for in the shower this morning, and I didn’t even know who to vote for when I got to the polling place. I just picked one when I got in and pulled the lever!” I know undecided voters are glorified every election cycle, but take your freedom seriously and use your head. Read the candidates’ website (here and here) or find a trustworthy voter’s guide and make a decision.
Amanda
October 28, 2008
1:51 pm
Thanks for keeping your blog neutral. As hard as it is, I already have my pick and when others try to convince their choice it usually makes me mad. I have done my research and know what I need to know of both. I have weighed my options against my personal beliefs to what each candidate has shoved down our throats. I agree that if you should take your vote seriously… We each have the right to vote but we also have a responsibility to do the research for ourselves and not rely on anyone to tell us who we should vote for. Kudos on the encouragement to vote and to keep it clean when the votes are tallied.
chowle
October 29, 2008
9:19 pm
Wouldn’t it be sweet if folks would check out those pesky emails before forwarding them on to next? It’s similar to circulating rumor or gossip. Some of the junk sent out is highly influential. I think this is the first election where the internet factor has been a driving force.
By the way you’re a brave man for following an atheist.
chowle´s last blog post..If You Vote for Obama, You’re Anti-Christian