I can't wait until this election is over.

[landmark]

Today has been pretty hard for me. I can't believe how heated this election has become. Not just between the candidates or in the press but at work, the grocery store and even here on the DIS. Everyone seems to be at each others throats and I can't help but wonder what Nov 3rd will bring.

So far today I've been lectured for about 4 hours in how stupid I am for my choice of candidate. One a coworker and another my best friend. My best friend just called me and basically she's been watching Fahrenheit 911 for three days running and when she found out I was voting for Bush then it all started over again. We have never discussed politics before but I already knew how she felt from previous statements... she never bothered to ask me before how I felt

I'm pretty upset right now. Yes, I'm voting for Bush but that doesn't mean I love war and want to take over the world. My DH is deployed and has been for 19 of the last 24 months. He is Nat'l Guard not regular Army. I have lived in the middle east. I am basing my vote on my own personal views and experiences. Why do I have to be told that I'm stupid for that? I don't feel that she is stupid for her vote.

A coworker would not even look at me today let alone talk to me. I'm not treating her that way.

With DH being gone I'm feeling pretty alone... though I know that I'm not. I will vote for the person I feel most confident in and pray that the country makes the best overall decision. I will accept the winner regardless of the party because there is not another option.

I think the hardest thing is to be basically told by your best friend that you are an idiot... "how could you vote for him?" type of thing. Of course after the day I've had I'm starting to get defensive... there are two choices... state your views or agree with them that your stupid ???

Sorry to get mushy on you guys... I just hope that I still have as many friends after tomorrow that I did before today. Does that make sense. Either Bush will win and they will be angry with me for that (contributing)... or Kerry will win and I may still be treated badly for trying to contribute.

I wish I could call DH... he would know what to say.

 

[TimeforMe]

Sheesh, shame on your friend saying that to you! My best friend was here yesterday and I found she was voting opposite of myself. Of course, I tried to talk her out of it , but it was done very good-naturedly and she knew it was in jest (kinda). I agree. This is a very heated election year and I, too, can't wait for it to be over. In a week or two, things will be back to normal. Hang in there.

 

[bubie2.5]

Your friend should respect your choice, even if she doesn't agree with it.

 

[gottaluvPluto]

I know how you feel. The people in my office are treating me the same way. I just found out today that I am rich because I am voting for Bush. OH! I also found out today that I don't care about my fellow Americans.

 

[MickeyCrazed]

Hang in there...
I think most of us are feeling the same way you are.
I can't wait till it is over, so I can either feel really happy...or begin the process of coming to peace with the decision that my fellow citizens have made.
We have had good and bad President's in the past...so I am sure that no matter what happens, we will make it though the next 4 years just fine.

 

[TeresaNJ]

 

[Bobbles]

Best wishes for a life that returns to normal after the votes are all counted!

I know what you mean! I live overseas and feel like a fish out of water because I am the only one out of maybe 20 expats that has voted for Kerry. The condemnation for my political position has been "interesting" at best. It started off all in fun but has deteriorated to a level I have never experienced in my almost 30 years of voting. I didn't realize that I could be a terrorist supporter! Or a socialist!

Most of the folks just through out a little barb once in a while and this can be fun, but a couple are vehement in their anti-Kerry position.

These negativity will stop soon I hope. It sure makes life a lot more difficult

 

[llij]

Sorry to hear that you've been treated so poorly.

I hope that it gets better soon!

 

[Disneycrazymom]

I real friend would not treat you with such disrespect. to you for tonight and for tomorrow. Please don't let this keep you from voting. Remember that if the election is as close as the polls seem to indicate 1/2 of the people agree with you!! This election seems to be an example of democrecy at both its best and worse all at the same time. Hopefully whatever the outcome tomorrow everyone will remember we are all on the same team! America will not fall over one election no matter the outcome.

 

[OceanAnnie]

Hang in there, Landmark!

Don't let it get you down.

You are entitled to your reasons and your vote! You don't have to justify it to anyone!

If someone else starts up the negative mess and why you are wrong, just tell them, "You know what, you are right. I'm glad you told me that." They can't argue with that. And then go do your thing.

It'll be over soon.

 

[Missy1961]

You don't have to defend your choice to anyone. You should vote the way you want, you have good reasons. Friends and co-workers should respect your decisions. I'm pretty sure one of my good friends is going to vote for the other guy, but he and I never talk about politics. But if we did, I wouldn't try to change his mind nor wouid I think less of him.

Vote for the candidate you believe in. That's all any of us can do.