On the election



Today's the day...

Cast my ballot at 6:15 this morning, and was glad to do so. With all but one exception, I voted Democratic (yes, Dad, you can rejoice.)

Yes, I'm naive. Yes, I've started to believe at least some of what I read with respect to Iraq, torture, foreign policy, and the covert operations of our current executive.

Yes, I believe in checks-and-balances, and the blank check Hastert and Frist gave Bush over the past 2-3 years is criminal.

Yes, I believe Carl Rove is Satan, a demagogue who sowed division in a country desperately needing togetherness, all for political gain.

Yes, I believe we've willfully exchanged freedom for safety.

* * *

Okay, the reality here--our only national election was for the House of Representatives, in that race Ben Chandler ran without Republican opposition. Still, I hope enough Republicans get their butts kicked that SOME of the political structure changes...

Comments

  1. Whitney11/07/2006 11:27 AM

    Away from me satan.

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  2. Joshua11/07/2006 1:54 PM

    This morning I voted for a Democratic senator, congressman, and governor. For today, at least, you could call me a Bush Democrat.

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  3. Harold Combs11/07/2006 3:44 PM

    Rock on, Josh!

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  4. Bryan11/08/2006 9:27 AM

    Looks like the Dems may gain control of both houses, if the Senate races in Virginia and Montana hold out.

    PS You should have just hit the little button next to the rooster and saved some time.

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  5. Harold Combs11/08/2006 10:10 AM

    > PS You should have just hit the little button next to the rooster and saved some time.

    Umm...no.

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