I had a cat (bagheera) whose moods reminded me of me after the way I felt after listening to all the campaign ads. I got irritated by the attempts to sway by innuendo... which just clouded the water and deflected attention from and prevented discussion of the real issues.
All of campaign at different times in our lives. We seek to win a boyfriend or girlfriend, a raise, a better parking place. How is it that some will take the "high road" and not use language or e-mail designed to appeal only to emotion. Most of us make decisions based only on emotion (I was born a Mericat - I always vote Mericat), some decide after a logical dissection of the issues. If we can, there ought to be study of the issues, a period of evaluation, and consideration and then make our informed emotional decision.
Speaking of the political campaigns, I'm glad they're over. Whether I voted for the winners or not, the outcome is what it is. I'm not going to agree with everything that happens within any candidate's administration, and if I don't agree, it is my right and obligation to speak up.
In spite of the frustrations, the recent national election showed me folks who were gracious in defeat and victory.
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