Election Day

The countdown to election day is over...in 13 hours, PST, I will be waiting in line to vote. 7am sharp, since my polling place is conveniently located next door. I've had butterflies in my stomach all day, and I almost threw up earlier. I'm so nervous. Not for tomorrow, but for the next 4 years. Everything that is determined tomorrow will no doubt shape all of our futures. My American Dream will be hanging in the balance of the American people. But not just my dreams, the hopes and dreams of all people will be determined. I have a few things to say regarding tomorrow:

Just about everyone says that tomorrow is the single most important election of our time, and I agree, however shouldn't every election be just as important. In four years we'll be going through the same thing again. The thing that concerns me the most is how much faith people have put in the political figures running tomorrow, the main heads, McCain and Obama. I'm afraid that people will be disappointed, and not just based on who is elected tomorrow, but based on what they can actually do once they get in to office. It takes a while for people to understand what happens during the election process. I don't know what people think about who they choose, but in my opinion neither candidate can make the changes that they are promising. Our economy may stabilize in the next few months, but the damage that has been done has repercussions that most are unaware of, even my self. I've never been one to have faith, and maybe that's my problem, but I don't understand putting all of your beliefs in one person and then being disappointed afterwards.


I know many people believe that Obama will save us, that he will ensure change in America, but how much can he really do? I know that when Bush was elected he moved very quickly through the system and made decisions without Congress and the UN's approval. He just kept going until finally they stopped him, but by then it was too late, hence Afghanistan's quick invasion. I don't think Obama is going to be able to move that quick through the system, and I can guarantee that he may never get the respect that he deserves. I'm not saying that I'm choosing McCain over Obama, it's just that I don't want people to get disappointed. I have listened to all the debates, and the speeches while they have been campaigning, and I don't think McCain will do a better job as our president either. And that is what makes me the most nervous. Neither candidate is prepared for the job that is ahead of them, and yet the American people have to run out to the polls and do their patriotic duty to throw someone to the wolves and expect them to survive without preparation or knowledge for that matter.


Another scary thing for me is the fact that by the time I get home from work, due to my location, the president will be pretty much decided on. I don't want to hear any news all day tomorrow, and I am going early in the morning, hoping that my vote will at least count. However there are already issues at polling places in California. Forget about Florida and Ohio for the moment, but they are telling Californians that even though 100 people may be registered to vote at a certain polling place, that doesn't mean they will have 100 ballots. They are already predicting that they will run out of ballots, and have to switch to emergency ballots, which they may run out of. I'm telling everyone right now to vote as early as you can tomorrow Nov. 4, 2008, because lord only knows what will happen. Tomorrow is going to be a very scary and strange day.


Happy voting and we can only hope for the best, because no matter who will be elected the next four years are going to be extremely long. I'm just too afraid to put all of my beliefs in one person, I have to continue doing what I'm doing and working towards my goals, so I'm not let down by the results. I'll have more to say tomorrow after work.


Don't forget to vote Nov. 4th!