I voted this morning. I felt great about it, as I always do, even when I’m not confident of the getting the results I want, which describes today. As much as I’m hoping the pundits are all wrong, my gut tells me it is not the case, and we will likely as a country have given a mandate to the Democrats to move forward with their agenda.
I’m numb to the things I’ll likely be outraged about in the coming days – especially as I think about some things the populace appears to me to be voting in and how they have been played by an Obama-centric media.
So here are some of those random thoughts
- I never thought we’d be instituting a socialist policies to the extent that it appears we may be
- I’m surprised that my gut tells me that my red state of Washington may actually elect a Republican governor – polls are tight I think.
- I am ashamed that our most popular shows are American Idol, Desperate Housewives and the like, and that so many people actually get their news from the likes of Jon Stewart.
- I’m struck by the irony of Obama breaking his campaign promise (the first of many I’m sure) regarding public funding – gaining a ridiculous spending advantage over McCain, while leading the party that is chomping at the bit to finally pass the so-called “fairness doctrine”.
- I chuckle when I hear someone say the mainstream media is not biased (despite the mountain of evidence, including their voting direction)…
- My own ironic thought: I think exit-polling should be outlawed because of the effect it can have on an election…then again, there’s that pesky 1st Amendment…so…how do I really feel? Actually I feel like the networks absolutely have to abandon the process, but ultimately must do so on their own.
- I am saddened by the fact that this most extreme pro-abortion politician, based on his voting record is likely to shape the Supreme Court in the coming years.
- I am happy that I don’t depend on who’s in the White House for my own success or failure in life’s pursuits.
- I find it interesting that the media has cautioned that should Obama lose, it’s likely because of racism, but if Obama wins it’ll likely be because he can pull 90% of the “black vote”. No racism there…
- I am gratified that when I am called to account by God that I have and will consistently continue to stand for the rights of human beings from the time they are conceived.
- I am thankful to have at least some gift of persuasion and hopeful that some of the conversations I’ve had recently with people will make them think more clearly about where and how they stand on issues – especially life issues.
- I must admit that although I am conservative fiscally and socially, life trumps all issues. Therefore in matters where appointing Supreme Court Justices and approving them, abortion really has become a litmus issue for me. I think anyone who is solidly pro-life must swayed that way based on the simple idea that no person should be deprived of life unjustly. Our society has participated in worst ongoing slaughter of innocent human beings in history and someday we are going to have to give an account to our Maker for our actions. Stopping the killing is far more important than a candidate’s stand on taxes, environments, education, etc. That is not to say that I couldn’t vote for a pro-choice candidate – I could, but only to a position that does not direct implication on the central issue.
Election Day Stories:
Voter intimidation – black panthers appear to be engaging in an interesting voter protection act (hat tip to Michelle Malkin). Is anyone really surprised.
A smug Schumer already tipping his hand regarding the so-called fairness doctrine. Compares it to regulation of pornography (another hat tip to MM)
Video:
Prop 8 and California is asking voters to define marriage as between a man and a woman. Opponents engage in religious bigotry (the Hedgehog Blog, through Hugh Hewitt):
No shame…
