I'm really behind on posting stuff, mostly because we're recovering from the worst week of sickness in the history of our family...and partially because I'm a bit lazy. Okay. Mostly because I am lazy.
So, the outcome of yesterday's primary in South Caroline has made me pine for the days when Newt Gingrich was seen for the despicable human being that he really is. You know. Like last week. Don't know what went down in SC for people to suddenly think, "Hey! This ethically challenged adulterer would make a FANTASTIC president!!", but we do things right in NH. As in: Newt did not win here.
I'm still a little fired up and disappointed about yesterday's outcome, but you know what? That's what makes America great. We have the freedom to express ourselves at the voting booth, and while the system is not perfect and mistakes are made (Iowa, anyone?), it's still - in my opinion - the best system in the world. I am proud to be an American. Even when 40% of voters in SC yesterday voted for THE WORST (again - my opinion) candidate to represent the Republican party. If that's what the people choose, that's what they get. And I have to be okay with the fact that the majority of South Carolinian voters yesterday do not share my dislike of Newt Gingrich. It still makes me sick to my stomach, though.
Anyway....because I'm just so dang giddy about this beautiful republic that we live in, I wanted my kids to get a taste of how the process works. So I took them to the polls with me. Our very first NH presidential primary.
So, the outcome of yesterday's primary in South Caroline has made me pine for the days when Newt Gingrich was seen for the despicable human being that he really is. You know. Like last week. Don't know what went down in SC for people to suddenly think, "Hey! This ethically challenged adulterer would make a FANTASTIC president!!", but we do things right in NH. As in: Newt did not win here.
I'm still a little fired up and disappointed about yesterday's outcome, but you know what? That's what makes America great. We have the freedom to express ourselves at the voting booth, and while the system is not perfect and mistakes are made (Iowa, anyone?), it's still - in my opinion - the best system in the world. I am proud to be an American. Even when 40% of voters in SC yesterday voted for THE WORST (again - my opinion) candidate to represent the Republican party. If that's what the people choose, that's what they get. And I have to be okay with the fact that the majority of South Carolinian voters yesterday do not share my dislike of Newt Gingrich. It still makes me sick to my stomach, though.
Anyway....because I'm just so dang giddy about this beautiful republic that we live in, I wanted my kids to get a taste of how the process works. So I took them to the polls with me. Our very first NH presidential primary.
It felt really great being able to take part in this process. Did my candidate* win? Nope. Not by a long shot. But I don't regret my vote. I felt that I voted for the person that best reflected what I want in a president. There wasn't a candidate out there that didn't have flaws, of course, but I voted for the one that I really thought would be best. Sure, I still disagree with him on some issues, but I picked the one that I thought was closest to what I want in a president. There is no perfect candidate out there. Nor will there ever be.
It just saddens me that so many people are willing to overlook the fact that a candidate is morally bankrupt...and vote for them anyway.
Sigh. I did my part. Please do yours.
Sigh. I did my part. Please do yours.
*If you really want to know - because I know you really do - I voted for Rick Santorum.
2 comments:
Oh how I love this post!!! I couldn't agree more (I'm even rooting for your pick in your primary)!
Love the pic of the kids in their red, white, and blue!
Ew... Newt, was equally as apphauled!
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