Also known as election day, the day of damage control and lesser of evils and waiting for poll results to find out how many human and civil rights, social programs, and basic freedoms will be stolen from you in the night. Oh, and Democracy in action and all that.
If the canvassers who have approached me over the past few days are any indication of the potential outcome of today's elections, I have little hope. Specifically because each one was either a reactionary or under-informed, and a fellow Democrat, and exactly what we don't need right now. I'm trying to pretend my experiences were a fluke but I'm dubious.
For instance, Sunday I received a phone call from the DNC, a voice said : "Hello. Can we count on you to vote 'no' on unpartisan elections, on proposition 3?"
"On unpartisan elections? Don't you mean non-partisan?" I asked. He stammered, ruffled papers.
"Oh, yes, non-partisan." I figured he was probably tired, it was an honest mistake. However when I told him I was glad he called because I was still a little unclear about Question 3 and asked if he could provide me with a bit more information about it, he answered, "So can we count on your support against unpartisan elections?"
"Nonpartisan." I said.
"Yes." He answered.
"Well I'd still like to..."
"Thanks for your support and have a good evening." I wasn't expecting to be blown off by my own party. Evidently I'm not the only one to have this experience.
Anyway, get out there and vote kiddies, along partisan lines, or unpartisan lines, as is your right.
Posted by Antigeist at November 4, 2003 10:04 AM