Don’t be a dumbass.
Heads up! On Election Day, we will be voting for other offices besides President. Do you know who’s running? Get a sample of the ballot you’ll be working with on November 4 and research the candidates and issues that you’ll be looking at. Don’t just vote down party lines, and please, for the love, don’t just vote for the person with the nicest name because that’s all you know of them. (If that IS your preferred method, do the rest of us a favor: sterilize yourself.)
I have my towns sample ballot, and I’m researching the candidates now, writing down my choices, and bringing a cheat sheet into the booth with me. Local politics are important, too, and, given the shady shenanigans of the past couple of elections, it may be the strongest voice you have.
Some states will have also have some special questions on them (like voting on Proposition 8 in California). Make sure you understand what the questions are and how you feel about them before you get to the polling place. Don’t just stand there behind the curtains scratching your head about what they mean. You might be voting for something you don’t actually believe in.
DON’T BE A DUMBASS!
You should totally check out this blog: margaretandhelen.wordpress.com. It’s 2 80 year old ladies. A lot of their (recent) stuff is political and AWESOME! I love it. :]
najla
31 Oct 08 at 11:30 am
oh man! you just ruined my productivity for the day. these two are a hoot!
theambershow
31 Oct 08 at 11:52 am
I know!! I’m totally impressed and somewhat envious that they’ve been able to continue such a wonderful friendship for 60 years. And Margaret is a really great writer.
najla
31 Oct 08 at 1:06 pm