It's election day in the United States and we here at EI urge our American readers to carry out there duties as citizens and go to the polls.
I haven't talked much about the American elections here. That's mainly because without the staggering pomposity of John Kerry it just isn't as fun this time around. Also, tensions have run so high in 2008 that any attempt to breach the topic would have required long discussions about everything from spin doctors to media bias to God knows what and I haven't the time, patience or interest to go so in-depth when there are dozens of political bloggers who can do a much better job of it.
Also, the Time Lords get annoyed if I get involved too much in local affairs.
But I will say this, if you are voting today, bear in mind that the United States, like is or not, is the key player in world affairs and you don't have the option of leaving the game. We are still engaged in a deadly war with the Jihadists–one that only our grandchildren may see the end of. Added to that, there is an economic crisis that could go from merely unnerving to global hardship that could last a decade if it isn't met squarely and without illusion about what needs to be done. If you don't think your choice will help win against these foes, (and I mean win, not walk away from or come to an accommodation with), then I would suggest that second thoughts are in order.
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Back from the polls, duties as a citizen carried out. May God help us see the right way.
By the way, worst case, it isn't all that bad. After Carter the economy recovered quickly, and except for a few gifts that keep on giving, like Iran, we seem to be mostly almost free of his incompetence. Bad choice this year and 50 years down the road, you'll hardly be able to tell. Except for a few glowing craters where cities used to be, a rebuilt USSR, country clubs for jihadniks in a bunch of places, etc., etc. etc.
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