So for those of you who’ve asked or wondered, nope, I am NOT going to the hotly anticipated Democratic Debate here in Austin tomorrow night.
Drat!
Neither my husband nor I won a ticket in the lottery, no matter how many email accounts or false names we employed.
Drat squared!
Who knew that Texas of all places would be a big player in the Democratic race this year???
Gotta say, it’s a little titillating. We’ve been rather, um, red down here for awhile.
So, we didn’t make the cut to hob-nob with the big-wigs, but we’re kinda all about politics around here these days.
And believe me, the kids are part of the fray.
To wit:
Small one:
“How long until we pick one of these people? Hasn’t this been a kind of long time to have no president?”
(Turns out she thought that George Bush was already, ahem, out…)
Tall one:
“Do the candidates get to vote? I’m sure they all vote for themselves. Do they have to vote last?”
Small one:
“And do they get to vote in every state? That wouldn’t be fair. They shouldn’t get to fly all over the place just because they might be president.”
Tall one:
“I don’t get why all this voting isn’t happening on the same day. It seems like people are just going to take other people’s ideas.”
Small one:
“Will there still have to be peace rallies when we get our new president?”
Tall one:
“I’m sure this year people will really think about things before they vote. Right, Mama?”
Right. Let’s hope, my sweet. Let’s hope…
Is he still here?
That’s funny. My first grader thought the same thing – that George Bush was already out. Must be something they’re spreading on the playground. If only!
Re: Is he still here?
smirk.
Out of the mouths of babes…
I’m hoping along with Tall one.
I’m actually cheered a bit by the Republican race. Those folks think differently than I do, but I believe that the McCain support shows that they are actually THINKING and not allowing pundits and one-issue fundamentalists to tell them how to vote.
The Dem race has me hopeful as well. Two interesting thoughtful people to consider? This can only be good for the country.
I hear you. Although I have plenty of issues with McCain. But thoughtfulness will be sooo welcome.
I’ve been struggling to explain the whole primaries, caucuses (caucasi?), general election, electoral college thing to my daughters, without much luck. “Why can’t three people run for president, mama?” was yesterday’s question.
I entered the lottery, too, without success. Sigh. So I’m going to see the marathon documentary instead.
hokgardner
Oooh, you’re going to love it!
We’re all hoping for thoughtful voters this year. It would make such a great change.
Amen.
I love Small and Tall. They always cut right to the chase.
I’m rather fond of them myself. 🙂
Oh, my gosh, these are hilarious. I especially love, “Hasn’t this been a kind of long time to have no president?” and “I don’t get why all this voting isn’t happening on the same day. It seems like people are just going to take other people’s ideas.”
Too bad you don’t get to see the debate! I’ll bet that’s going to be riveting.
I’ll catch it via TV or radio with the rest of the hoi polloi…
I would vote for either Tall or Small (or both if they’re on the same ticket) one day.
yes! yes! tall and small 2020!!!
Tee hee. What a cute thought…
From a. fortis: Yay! I love the comments from Tall & Small.
“Will there still have to be peace rallies when we get our new president?” That one about broke my heart.
Mary Lee
Me, too.
She’s been to a few and I think she’s ready to move on!