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A Rebel's Ramblings

by: FAN4YRS

date posted: Feb 03, 2008 6:52 AM | updated: Feb 03, 2008 6:54 AM

Super Tuesday

Twenty-four States will be voting on Super Tuesday, here's my little appeal.

As "Star Wars" fans, we can appreciate what a media driven culture we live in. We also know a little about voting, because long before many of us turned 18 we were voting with our money, by buying tickets for certain movies multiple times and helping to cement them in the Top 100 biggest selling films ever.

However, money isn't everything. Sometimes the best candidate isn't the one with all the money, or even all the contributions. So, if you're in one of those States that will be voting on Tuesday, I simply ask that you vote for the candidate you truly believe in. A vote for that candidate IS a vote for THAT candidate, not against or for someone else.

Don't vote for a candidate simply because they are the one getting the coverage. Vote for the person you truly believe best stands for your values. When you get behind that curtain (or in front of that computer terminal--however it works where you are) be honest with yourself and vote your true choice.

The inspiration for this blog was simply that I get tired of the guess-makers out there telling us who is finished and who is ahead. Tired of being told who liberals want, or who conservatives want. We know who and what we want.

Let's let WE THE PEOPLE pick this president, not polls.

That's all I'm saying.

Thanks for your time.

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	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day
date Posted: Feb 03, 2008 9:36 AM Amen! Vote with your heart and head, not with your cynicism.

	FAN4YRS A Rebel's Ramblings
date Posted: Feb 03, 2008 9:49 AM Well said. I might as well delete everything I wrote and just leave your comment. FAN4YRS walks away from computer and sulks: Gee, it's hard when people are better public speakers than you are!

	leia19886 Someone get this big walking carpet out of my way ...
date Posted: Feb 03, 2008 10:15 AM I will try and go vote. I honestly don't know if I can. I'm registered as an Independent. Thanks for the reminder

	FAN4YRS A Rebel's Ramblings
date Posted: Feb 03, 2008 10:40 AM Yeah, I've heard some States don't let Independents vote, but I don't know enough about it to tell which ones. I think they should let everyone vote.

	Smuggler Jedi Hokey Religions and A Good Blaster at My Side
date Posted: Feb 04, 2008 10:02 AM Here here! My primary is not until March, but I made sure I was registered to vote after moving last summer. I'm pumped about this election cycle. The results of the general election will likely shape the direction of the country for more than 4 or 8 years. I'm very anxious about all of this and have been following the race closely.

	Jade Sabre777 A luminous being, I am...
date Posted: Feb 04, 2008 10:06 AM long before many of us turned 18 we were voting with our money, by buying tickets for certain movies multiple times and helping to cement them in the Top 100 biggest selling films ever. Great point and great blog, FAN4YRS! (And btw, I like the candidate you like! )

	FAN4YRS A Rebel's Ramblings
date Posted: Feb 04, 2008 11:27 AM I'm glad to hear that Jade, I hope he wins several States tomorrow. : )

	Granny-Wan I Am NOT an Old Fossil!
date Posted: Feb 06, 2008 10:40 AM I couldn't vote because I'm not registered with a party.... besides, I thought "Super Tuesday" meant we were supposed to dress up in tights and capes.... A vote for that candidate IS a vote for THAT candidate, not against or for someone else. Excellent point! And often difficult to achieve....

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