This is the Day
Posted by TGWShark on November 4, 2008
It’s almost over. In about 18 hours we should be done with this election. Then comes dealing with the results.
I voted about ten days ago. I know there are some who think early voting is an abomination, but it certainly is convenient. I think requiring a valid photo ID to vote would stop more fraud than limiting Americans to one day in which to cast their ballots.
I plan to try to avoid as much election news as I can until Wednesday morning. Why? Well, for one thing, exit poll data never did anything but suppress voter turn-out and depress those whose candidate is reported to be losing. It serves no useful purpose that I can see; it simply gives those who obsess over these things something to do until the only results that matter (counted votes, if you were wondering) come in. And that is not a useful purpose. Let the talking heads discuss the Monday Night Football results or, better yet, stay off camera until the vote counts start coming in.
My prediction (and remember, I’m not a professional) is that the exit polls, turnout, bones, crystal balls, runes, and chicken entrails will be interpreted by the media to signal an Obama landslide. Reporters want to report history, and an Obama win would be historic. Like them, I’d like to see a person of color win someday; just not someone with Mr. Obama’s lack of experience, disdain for the unborn, and socialist rhetorical flourishes.
Regardless of who your candidate is, if you haven’t voted please do so. Yeah, there’s a part of me that would rather you didn’t if you’re supporting Obama, but it’s not the best part of me. If your candidate is reported to be behind, vote anyway. The media isn’t fair and balanced, whether it’s the MSM, talk radio, or bloggers on the Internet, so don’t let them suppress you! This is your last chance to vote for the Presidency this decade, at least. Just do it, and do it prayerfully.
And remember, “All things work together for good for them that love the Lord.” Romans 8:28
