The other guy stood behind basically abolishing women's reproductive rights. And a constitutional ban on gay marriage. And cutting Medicaid for the underprivileged and Medicare for the elderly. And raising taxes on the middle class instead of the elite. Unfortunately, these issues are more or less what kept the nation's attention for the last year (as opposed to say, foreign policy and the national deficit), but they're also what has kept my attention.
There was a Romney Rally here in my town a few weeks ago and some 10,000 people showed up for it. I was not one of them. Republicans were in my ear about how "this is such a monumental moment for our town", and "even if you don't support him, this is history in the making", and "what a thing for our kids to get to see!" Here's the thing... I have less than zero respect for Mitt Romney. This is a man who flip-flopped on the issues regularly and routinely, probably with the sole intention of only saying the opposite of Mr Obama. He never laid out a plan for his potential Presidency, even when asked directly, he would avoid the question. He was riding the wave of 49% of the country being anti-Obama, not pro-Romney.
I wish I was a more intelligent person and could adequately and more eloquently relay my relief. And I wish I could do it somewhere like Facebook with the intention of having a civilized conversation with fellow left-leaners. But there's so much Republican butthurt flowing right now, I'd lose more familial relationships than I already have this election season.
I'm so grateful to be a part of this amazing country. We have so many freedoms not felt elsewhere in the world. Yesterday, I took advantage of my freedom as a free-thinking woman and cast my vote for a man who will work for 4 more years to ensure that my family is taken care of and that my rights as a woman are not set back 60 years. Thank you, Mr. Obama and congratulations.
well said :)
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