I have been tagged by Lindsey aka The Daily Knack. This is a Think Different Challenge, this could be fun and maybe really change my thinking . I need to think differently about many things but the one I am struggling with right now it is the whole election of 2008.
I struggle with wanting to go vote because in the end does my vote really count? The way I understand it is the each state has "x" amount of electoral votes and on voting day you go vote and in the end they tally up the votes and then the whole state goes red or blue according to the which party got the most votes, so to me my individual vote does not count it is what the majority of each state votes, right? ( I am not a political science major so feel free to correct me). I don't go vote because it does not really matter, but I should just get out and do it because it is our free right as Americans to do so and our country is in need of great leadership (even though in the end the politicians do what they want and it all ends up to be a big lie, to me they are nothing but spoiled, rich people who have never had to struggle from pay check to pay check and worry about crappy health care) do you see now why I need to change my thinking :)
HELP!! I tag anyone who would like to do this one.
*This is a little to serious I should have just picked something on a lighter note but I already typed it all out, sorry so boring!
Here are the rules for this meme:Write a new blog post about thinking differently. State that the post is a part of the Think Different Challenge and include a link and/ or trackback to this post so that readers know the rules of the challenge. Feel free to use the above banner (inspired, of course, by Seth Godin). Include a link and/ or trackback to the blogger who tagged you.At the end of your post, go ahead and tag some fellow bloggers. Don’t forget to let them know they have been tagged.
2 comments:
I'm struggling with this election as well. I don't want to be all political with this comment. Just gotta say, I'm not into any of the candidates this time. I guess I better do more research.
I will most likely still go vote, because my dad basically makes everyone in our family. He says it's our duty to our country. He's right. At least if you go vote you can feel like you've done your part even if it makes a difference or not!
I love to vote!!! It makes me feel empowered and blessed to live in the best country in the World. I think of the women who fought so my voice could be heard and for the women in so many countries who don't have a voice. I have hope for our country and faith in the political process.
I too, feel like there are a lot of dirty politicians in government, but if I don't vote I feel like I have no right to complain about what is or isn't being done.
So, now that you've heard my rant I challenge you to study the candidates and vote for the one who you feel reflects your values and vision for the future. I promise you'll feel good just for casting your vote even if you don't think it counts. Can you tell I love this stuff, I'm obsessed right now.
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