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Tilted Cat Head
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Location: Manhattan, NY
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Originally Posted by abaya
I've been feeling much the same thing lately. I'm alright with Obama, but I'm afraid that either during the campaign, or after (if) he gets elected, there's going to be at least one assassination attempt. I think I mentioned that in another political thread... he's just so different from what a significant portion of America is ready for. That's not personal at all... I'd like to see what he could do for the country. But I'm just wondering if the US is ready for it, despite the enthusiasm of his supporters.
Being in Iceland, I am kind of insulated from all the campaign mania (on all sides), and I have never, ever felt particularly "emotional" about politicians. I'll vote as I want to, when the absentee ballot comes to me here, but it won't be a "fervent" vote.
I don't like the uber-enthusiasm of any campaign, for any candidate. I'm not going to "endorse" anyone before voting day, on this election... I'll cast my vote when the time comes, and that's it.
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I'm isolated from the campaign mania because I limit my intake of media. I'm cautious of what news I read online and Tivo buffers me from most if not all of the campaign advert drivel.
It's a personal choice. I see a headline or two as I walk from the subway station into the office. That's about it until I decide I have a moment or time for the rest of the news. And when I do have time to read about stuff, it's not about the election process.
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