regarding "i'm sick of the election already" posts

[acroyear]

like this..., all I have to say is that I used to be apathetically moderate...or moderately apathetic.

Now, I can't afford that luxury anymore.

Truth be told, NOBODY can.  Its that simple.  There is simply too much going on, too many decisions to be made in the next few years, that will directly affect the rest of your life that you simply can not afford to not care.

Comments

[thatwordgrrl.livejournal.com]

I think it is justifiable to say that one is battle-weary from this election.

This does not necessarily mean that you won't pick up arms again in the near future.

In some ways, I may be luckier than you by not being in a battleground state. Himself was recently in VA on business and was stunned at all the political ads on TV there.

We Californians are missing the most rancorous part of this whole process, since it is pretty much a foregone conclusion that we will go blue.

[thatliardiego.livejournal.com]

Two good quotes I've heard about this:

1. From someone waiting in line in Florida: "Two hours or four more years?"

2. From Wonkette: "These could be total forgeries, designed to keep you from voting. As a friend put it, 'The Yankees always figure out a way to win.' "

[squire-liz.livejournal.com]

I see both sides. I am voting. I have cast off almost 30 years of apathy and am taking a stand because as you point out, I can't afford not to care this time. And I have enjoyed reading some peoples posts and comments, especially yours. I am more than happy to listen to a well thought out stance, and perhaps debate points with people open minded enough to listen.

But as I said in an earlier post of my own, I feel like I am being bombarded on all sides by this. I spent 45 minutes trying to work earlier with two idiots discussing the election right outside my office door. Neither had anything more concrete to say than "this is what I believe and I am right because I said so." The constant bombardment can be enough to make me want to pull my hair out.

So I will vote, then I will go home and pop a movie in and watch quietly while avoiding the news until its over.

[faireraven.livejournal.com]

"this is what I believe and I am right because I said so."

And THIS is exactly what gets me so frustrated...

Earlier this year, I had a four hour long conversation with someone about who we were voting for... He was voting for the opposite side. And quite honestly, I enjoyed the whole conversation... I have never had such a pleasant and rationally-minded discourse with someone about the opposing side before... He and I walked away still believing as we did... But understanding better why the other side believed as they did.

I LOVE being able to have rational and reasonable debate with someone about something I firmly believe in... Because while I believe the way I do, there is nothing wrong with changing your mind if given ALL of the information... Provided you're getting the information.

People a thousand years ago had issues with thinking the world was flat. They just didn't have all the facts. I'm willing to believe the world is round OR flat... Just tell me WHY. Once I put the facts together, I can determine the world is round for myself.