tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post6813247105632404148..comments2023-07-26T08:07:48.126-07:00Comments on Ramblings of an Undiagnosed Mad Woman: Election is over - Country Still DividedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-47393350737394612112012-11-08T14:01:43.808-08:002012-11-08T14:01:43.808-08:00It really is sad how divisive the election is. It ...It really is sad how divisive the election is. It boggles the mind to think about literally half the country not supporting the winner of the election. I wish the next set of candidates could have some more common ground, particularly on social issues. I would say more, but I fear I will risk contributing to the already divided opinions! Thanks for a thought provoking post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00013599048413321239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-48915224941881599142012-11-08T11:16:41.618-08:002012-11-08T11:16:41.618-08:00Exactly. What I found disturbing is that these kid...Exactly. What I found disturbing is that these kids don't understand the politics. When they did a mock vote, I asked my daughter if she understood or even talked about any of the issues that these political candidates stood for. She said no. So they do a mock vote and hope the parents have taught them about goverment. So naturally - the president would be the one to win. They are familiar with his name. But those kids who are looking around and seeing what is happening, that is what is truly amazing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-54076451275403385622012-11-08T11:14:59.432-08:002012-11-08T11:14:59.432-08:00Well said, throwing out our opinions if we can'...Well said, throwing out our opinions if we can't do it civily only divides us. We need to come together as a country and fight for what we want. But the funny thing is, when you truly just sit back and watch what is happening all over, you have to ask if we are better off now. Life is becoming unaffordable and the politicians are breaking each others backs fighting back and forth. What about the people who need them to do something.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-61567477009201422512012-11-08T11:13:13.926-08:002012-11-08T11:13:13.926-08:00One of the reasons I didn't place my vote else...One of the reasons I didn't place my vote elsewhere was because I knew nothing would come of it. And now that the election is over, I look at the electoral college and realize how completely outdated it is. I believe it should be a one for one vote. The election was over before the voting polls in my state even had the chance to be completely counted. Makes me feel like mine was a wasted vote as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-68029743073808347652012-11-08T11:11:44.833-08:002012-11-08T11:11:44.833-08:00I am just glad it is over... but now I do wonder.....I am just glad it is over... but now I do wonder... if it was a foot race I wonder who would have won. I didn't really check out there physical conditions! LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-77322536929882374722012-11-08T11:10:50.263-08:002012-11-08T11:10:50.263-08:00Yeah - no pressure... Obama.. but America needs ch...Yeah - no pressure... Obama.. but America needs change. And we show are presence all over the place and with a country being this divided, it will only be so long before we are being joked about. Something needs to happen.<br />And I agree, my daughter is wise beyond her years! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-20693829091773743882012-11-08T11:09:34.630-08:002012-11-08T11:09:34.630-08:00Wow - not even in the area and you found the race ...Wow - not even in the area and you found the race a bit dramatic. I blame it on the media. They swelled the opinions that were going around and made it hard to find out what the truth was in each of the issues. It realy was a nasty race!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-49795092953333818842012-11-08T09:49:40.607-08:002012-11-08T09:49:40.607-08:00I love listening to kids about politics. They have...I love listening to kids about politics. They have such an innocence that proves to be profound. I too hope that we can compromise. This partisan shit is terrible for the country and gets us nowhere.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618867858623697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-277052382816829592012-11-08T05:58:13.714-08:002012-11-08T05:58:13.714-08:00I love what your daughter said. I agree with her c...I love what your daughter said. I agree with her completely that we need a change. And like you said, that change needs to happen no matter who is in office. I typically keep my opinions to myself as well, as I don't like to get drawn in to an argument. It just divides people. Hoping we can come together as a country and move forward from this election that has made us all a little cranky!Amyhttp://amylandisman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-30795795315799934612012-11-08T04:06:28.439-08:002012-11-08T04:06:28.439-08:00Your daughter is wise beyond her years. It would ...Your daughter is wise beyond her years. It would be worthy of most adults to take a look around and see what is transpiring in our country. Yet, I don't know if either of the two that were running were worth voting for. In fact, my vote went elsewhere. I knew it was fruitless, but at least I was believing for a group that wanted to better the world in which we live, instead of simply into the pocket of another liar. Great post!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-76667943972797427712012-11-08T03:03:39.730-08:002012-11-08T03:03:39.730-08:00...having managed to opt-out of the popular cultur......having managed to opt-out of the popular culture sufficiently to have to be reminded that the election was over, I must go back to my childhood for a basis for commendation.<br />I distinctly remember my parent talking about the presidential race (I was a bout 5 years old) and the visual that cam to mind was, of course, a foot race, complete with starter gun and an oval track. My 5 yo mind said, 'that can't be fair. one of those guys is so old!')<br /><br />It is good to have closure on this most focused of cultural/political of processes! Now I can go back to opting out of the other stuff! lolClark Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606902779389446947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-45572046746878875552012-11-08T00:21:50.088-08:002012-11-08T00:21:50.088-08:00You said this brilliantly! I think elections - no ...You said this brilliantly! I think elections - no matter what country, seem to bring out the worst in people. Especially the race card. It's never going to die it seems - and I honestly thought it was the worst here in SA. Your daughter is so insightful! WOW! I can imagine great things in her future...very wise words from someone so young. I hope there are major changes made, because what happens in America really does affect the rest of the world. No pressure there Obama! Great post, and love the picture of you! ;)Melanie Chisnallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185780861280344366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-61882644490573330272012-11-07T18:51:47.373-08:002012-11-07T18:51:47.373-08:00Stacy, I agree that people should vote on who can ...Stacy, I agree that people should vote on who can do the best job of running the country and not be divided over it. Am from Singapore, but certainly found this race a little dramatic! Thanks for sharing!Michelle Liewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467728821417382306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-62735544382631731872012-11-07T16:37:14.712-08:002012-11-07T16:37:14.712-08:00Me too... I think there are too many things out th...Me too... I think there are too many things out there that is counted as fact, so we just have to go based off of our gut. And frankly, the person we choose has more to do with the values that we hold higher. If we are about finances... we will go with the guy that thinks the way we do. If we are about woman's rights - we will vote the one in that tells us what we want. I wouldn't be a good politician either. I can fight with the rest of them but I rather not! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-62757325730400774602012-11-07T16:35:42.495-08:002012-11-07T16:35:42.495-08:00She is too mature for her age. She thinks deeply a...She is too mature for her age. She thinks deeply and hard about just about everything. Glad people out there can agree. We only need to unite. It doesn't matter if the person we voted for won or not! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-74403331095289526492012-11-07T14:56:00.919-08:002012-11-07T14:56:00.919-08:00Your sweet daughter. Aww. Like you, I respect th...Your sweet daughter. Aww. Like you, I respect the Office. No matter who's in it. I just wish more hands would shake across the aisle so we can get things back on track. I really want climate change to be on the table, too. Ah well, I could NEVER be a politician. I hate arguing. Awesome post. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599291900500434062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-7994870828591634372012-11-07T14:48:54.308-08:002012-11-07T14:48:54.308-08:00Your daughter is so wise beyond her years. Seriou...Your daughter is so wise beyond her years. Seriously, I totally agreed with your post and you are so right that we need to come together and unite for a chance for change to happen. Great post Stacy and truly enjoyed reading.Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-24237837465411129772012-11-07T13:31:16.221-08:002012-11-07T13:31:16.221-08:00Ha ha - definitely agree! Ha ha - definitely agree! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-51328038165189448172012-11-07T09:57:36.624-08:002012-11-07T09:57:36.624-08:00Watching or not watching doesn't make you a go...Watching or not watching doesn't make you a good or bad American. Participating in a thoughtful and respectful manner does. You're a good American. Now let's find another subject for the next three years until they start campaigning again.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-32619396535679512022012-11-07T09:41:37.277-08:002012-11-07T09:41:37.277-08:00I am a bad american... I haven't watched eithe...I am a bad american... I haven't watched either speech... probably won't either. It must be my love for politics! LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023339201867111342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724867472090979746.post-85067457721944244602012-11-07T09:11:10.506-08:002012-11-07T09:11:10.506-08:00I just finished watching Mitt Romney's concess...I just finished watching Mitt Romney's concession speech, and I was impressed at how gracious and kind he was in it. His call for bipartisanship and cooperation was probably the best thing I have seen out of the campaign season on either side.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com