Don't read this. Go vote! If you don't see my name on the ballot, go ahead and vote for Obama. It's ok. I won't be offended. The only way I'll be offended is if McCain wins.
Yeah, so, we went to see Obama last night in Manassas, Virginia. They let people in at 5:00, and the program was to start at 9:00. Already, that's four plus hours on your feet. We got there a bit after 4:00 and there were already a few thousand people there. When we got in, we were probably 7 or 8 rows from the stage. That turned out to be pretty good because the place was packed! I've seen estimates from 80,000 to 100,000. In Virginia! On a Monday, the day before the election! I think that's more than McCain got at all seven of his rallies yesterday.
Obama was running late and didn't get there until 10:30. Ugh! My back and legs were killing me by that point and the crowd was beginning to get restless. I was a little worried we'd go all McCain on each other, but it turned out ok.
[A little tip for the Obama staff: Really, it's ok to share information. If you'd told us he was delayed and gave us an ETA, we would have been fine. We wouldn't have left and would have been nicer to the band. Honest. Nothing at all wrong with setting expectations.]
The worst part was the people behind us. While I think it's great that so many parents wanted their children to have a chance to see Obama, expecting little kids (like, 6 or 7 years old, or younger) to behave for 6 hours is absurd. Even if Obama had been on time, that's a lot to ask of a little kid. And a lot to ask of the people those kids step on and bump into.
Then there were the adults with the kids. One of them shouted "Hallelujah!" at every feasible opportunity. She was a bit of a nutcase. And she was a leaner. Seriously. My partner was practically giving her a piggy back ride, that's how close she was.
But that's to be expected in a crowd that size. Obama was worth it, though. Man, he knows how to inspire people!
So go vote. Vote for Barack Obama. He's the president we deserve.
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Is a leaner like a wanker? Just wondering...
Personally, I think people should only bring their kids if they're old enough to remember they were there. I can't imagine entertaining a young child for that long with that many people around. How do you make it to the potty?
I would vote if I could. I cant as I am Canadian - I will however watch and cheer on Obama. Cant hoot and holler though, bad cold is keeping me home, not the US election that will go down in history......
Not only because either a black man or a woman will be elected into the white house - but because of the huge commercial event this election has turned out to be. They are even booths in downtown Vancouver selling Obama tshirts. Seriously - what do we really care, we cant vote. Then there is the internet aspect, this is the first election where people got their information from you-tube.
So.....whats happening tomorrow!
And you stayed up past 9....on a week night! Wow, Obama does have your support doesnt he!
The thing is K-mom, even though you can't vote, there's a possiblity Palin would decide that someone in the U.S. could see Canada from their window and open fire on you from a helicopter. Which is why Canada roots for Obama. Or, you know, could be one of many reasons to root for him.
Dont you worry - in the far northern part of the Yukon, the part that borders on Alaska - its legal to shoot rottweilers in lipstick.
In fact - I believe its encouraged because thats the sort of animal that destroys our good Canadian social safety net.
hehehehe.
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