Vote!!!

My stomach is somewhere up near my throat due to the general election today. I have never had a candidate whom I supported ever actually win. My friend Kevin put it best when he said, "Politics are like sports, except my team always loses." It really has not been a good run for my generation politically. I think Gala has summed up my feelings quite well today: "I Am Exhilarated & Terrified At The Same Time."

Regardless of past disappointments, I can't help caring a great deal about the politics of my country, and hoping that we can change and correct the many mistakes of the recent past. This year, I support the democratic candidate more than I ever have before, which makes me all the more anxious and worried about the outcome. Which is why I am not allowing myself an iota of hope until the numbers are in - I simply can't bear it emotionally. I am actually leaving shortly to go volunteer for my main man, Obama. I am going to try very hard not to start hyperventilating, and I am going to make myself busy for the cause so I can feel like I have helped in some small way.

Everyone, I urge you to go vote today. Your vote matters, and in order for our government to function properly, we all must do our part. Let's make those founding fathers proud.

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