I gotta say "Glad it's over"

Bing k · Nov 6, 2012

It seems the division gets more extreme each time we do this. What is going to finally bring us to face one another understanding differences and move towards resolution. I fear that our youth will never witness the standing generation reconciling with itself and learn that it does not have to be done this way. I don't even know if I'll watch the returns because I'm not sure no matter the results, we will, be in a better place tomorrow.
Are we failing those who have gone before and those who are to come?

killdeer43 · Nov 6, 2012

I hear you, Bing, and those are excellent points to ponder.
The entire process has become painful and sometimes embarrassing to watch.

Joe

fronobulax · Nov 6, 2012

Not to make light of Bing's comments but tomorrow will be a better day if only because people will be leaving us alone. Today we had 7 robocalls encouraging us to vote and three different visitors at the door with a similar message. I'd say we averaged 4 robocalls a day and 3 visitors a week for the past month. I think when it is time for me to retire, it needs to be to a non-battleground state.

idealassets · Nov 6, 2012

I think when it is time for me to retire, it needs to be to a non-battleground state.

Thankfully no battleground state here. Aside from that, there is still time to work toward a better future.

killdeer43 · Nov 7, 2012

idealassets said:
there is still time to work toward a better future.

Forward is always a good direction to travel. :wink:

Joe

killdeer43 · Nov 7, 2012

Yesssss! Happy camper here!

Joe

griehund · Nov 7, 2012

killdeer43 said:
idealassets said:

there is still time to work toward a better future.

Click to expand...

Forward is always a good direction to travel. :wink:

Joe

&1

walrus · Nov 7, 2012

I too got very tired of it. And you can see what state I'm from - there's only one party and it was still very tiring!

walrus

killdeer43 · Nov 7, 2012

walrus said:
I too got very tired of it. And you can see what state I'm from - there's only one party and it was still very tiring!

walrus

Politics and politicians have been tiring me out since the '50s when I was growing up in deep south Louisiana. :|

Joe

Scratch · Nov 7, 2012

killdeer43 said:
idealassets said:

there is still time to work toward a better future.

Click to expand...

Forward is always a good direction to travel. :wink:

Joe

Agreed; unless you need to return to get something you forgot.

Glad it is over here too...

Brad Little · Nov 7, 2012

fronobulax said:
Today we had 7 robocalls

I guess it's a state law, but here if a robocall is picked up by an answering machine they can't leave a message. We always use the machine as a call screener, so no robocalls this year. Did sort of miss Bill Clinton, though.
Brad

6L6 · Nov 7, 2012

What's needed, IMHO, is a new party of Moderates. Call it "The Moderate Party".

Ditch the current day extremists on both sides.

Bill

FNG · Nov 7, 2012

You mean I have to keep my empty chair out in the yard for another four years?

Default · Nov 7, 2012

FNG said:
You mean I have to keep my empty chair out in the yard for another four years?

As long as you leave an empty case of beer on it.

Peroni is what I'm leaving this week.

dapmdave · Nov 7, 2012

Default said:
FNG said:

You mean I have to keep my empty chair out in the yard for another four years?

Click to expand...

As long as you leave an empty case of beer on it.

Peroni is what I'm leaving this week.

What a coincidence! Peroni is what I'm drinking this week! What's your address?

Dave

fronobulax · Nov 7, 2012

Brad Little said:
fronobulax said:

Today we had 7 robocalls

Click to expand...

I guess it's a state law, but here if a robocall is picked up by an answering machine they can't leave a message. We always use the machine as a call screener, so no robocalls this year. Did sort of miss Bill Clinton, though.
Brad

I suspect that is not the law in the Commonwealth of Virginia or else many entities violated it.

Default · Nov 7, 2012

FNG said:
You mean I have to keep my empty chair out in the yard for another four years?

As long as you leave an empty case of beer on it.

Peroni is what I'm leaving this week.

Bikerdoc · Nov 7, 2012

While I do vote, I long ago realized that not much changes either way I vote at the Federal level; very little really gets done.

Local elections is where people really have their say and can make a difference in their communities. Yesterday we (the Village) lost our incorporation status. We've had it for over 45 years and now a neighboring township is going to be stepping on our toes and digging into our pockets. The vote to disincorporate will cost our little village 40+ jobs which includes 16 police officers being replaced by a gaggle of shaved head gestapo. How it happened I can't say. But the village has spoken, got what the majority wanted, and now we'll just wait and see. Me? I'm not all that optimistic but I'll not be affected as much by the vote as those younger folks or those still working.

I have to admit however that I've already fanned the embers by placing a "No Trespassing" sign in my yard; a practice banned by ordinance of the invading community. :wink:

Peace

twocorgis · Nov 7, 2012

Bikerdoc said:
While I do vote, I long ago realized that not much changes either way I vote at the Federal level; very little really gets done.

Local elections is where people really have their say and can make a difference in their communities. Yesterday we (the Village) lost our incorporation status. We've had it for over 45 years and now a neighboring township is going to be stepping on our toes and digging into our pockets. The vote to disincorporate will cost our little village 40+ jobs which includes 16 police officers being replaced by a gaggle of shaved head gestapo. How it happened I can't say. But the village has spoken, got what the majority wanted, and now we'll just wait and see. Me? I'm not all that optimistic but I'll not be affected as much by the vote as those younger folks or those still working.

I have to admit however that I've already fanned the embers by placing a "No Trespassing" sign in my yard; a practice banned by ordinance of the invading community. :wink:

Peace

"All politics is local" :wink:

coastie99 · Nov 7, 2012

You may be assured that we too, are thoroughly glad that it's over.

Night after night for the last week or so and, particularly in the last two or three nights I could guarantee that Crap TV News would be showing the circus.

But, to all things down, there's an upside. No Ellen de Cheeziness for the last couple of nights.

I gotta say "Glad it's over"

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