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Nov. 2nd, 2004 10:01 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
tylikThis stupid caffiene sensitivity shows no sign of calming down. I had a couple of cups of chai at Cedar's, yesterday afternoon, and I'm still jittery from the caffiene. Every few months I apparently have to do this to myself, just so I remember why not to. (Okay, I didn't forget, but I *really* like Cedar's chai. And who wants a mango lassi on a cold grey day?)
A thought for election day, especially for those of you who feel a bit insignificant in the face of things...
I read a lot of out of country newspapers, especially around the elections (at times one can get polling data before it can legally be reported here). And you know, it's not just that we're self absorbed, the rest of the world is deeply concerned about our elections, and many people are -- quite rightly -- very aware that the outcome of these elections will effect their lives. As proud or as embarrassed as you might be by the US, we are the bumbling giant of the world, and what this country does matters. A lot. To almost everyone.
However, those of us who are US citizens, registered and qualified, have one really important advantage. We can vote. Enjoy your privledge.
A thought for election day, especially for those of you who feel a bit insignificant in the face of things...
I read a lot of out of country newspapers, especially around the elections (at times one can get polling data before it can legally be reported here). And you know, it's not just that we're self absorbed, the rest of the world is deeply concerned about our elections, and many people are -- quite rightly -- very aware that the outcome of these elections will effect their lives. As proud or as embarrassed as you might be by the US, we are the bumbling giant of the world, and what this country does matters. A lot. To almost everyone.
However, those of us who are US citizens, registered and qualified, have one really important advantage. We can vote. Enjoy your privledge.
