what a day...i voted at seven thirty this morning and 15 hours later, i'm still focusing on it, and am no closer to knowing who will be elected. because of the death of senator wellstone, the last week has been a different campaign than anyone could have imagined, even effecting the ballot itself. the u.s. senate race got it's own ballot and now they are hand counting each and every one of them.
all kinds of predictions are being made with one and two percent of the vote being in. minnesota is getting national publicity on this, making it bit surreal.
also of interest is the ballot measure out in oregon, measure 23, which calls for free universal health care. no copayments, no deductible, necessary meds are free...oregon? the oca must be shitting themselves worried about the communists taking over. :) not a worry for lon mabon, as i hear he's been wearing depends for years. :> from what i've seen, it will be a surprise to all if measure 23 passes, but hopefully will serve as a wake call to the nation. i mean, how many people have to go without healthcare just because a few need a porsche to go with lexus and beemers?
lest you think that i'm anti-capitalist, let me remind you of just how much "protection" the wealthy receive: taxes on thier money, but capital is protected? come on!
this is my first mini-rant. if it wasn't so late, i'd let this be my first rant, but now you have something to look forward to.
