Figuring it out

There is more to life than the mundane everyday habits and practices that have become our default lives. There is more than the routines of getting up at blank to be at blank by blank so that we can blank... and all the while we try to disconnect from it all because we say that this isn't our life, but it is our lives and we can't blank it out with a blink of an eye because some part of us was there. If not in mind, then in body. And what happens when we keep not being fully present? Is it possible that I can enjoy what I'm doing while I'm doing it? But I don't even like it... And then I say "well, it's a pay check." And other people do things just for the money, but I don't want to be what I called them.

Early Voting

I voted early today. I didn't expect to vote today, but decided to stop by the place where I thought the early voting was taking place. People were wrapped around the building so I figure that was the place.

I voted!!!!! I'm happy that I got it over with. I will probably vote early in every election after this!!!!!

Political Pulse | The Associated Press-Yahoo! News Poll on Yahoo! News

Political Pulse | The Associated Press-Yahoo! News Poll on Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON (AP) — Deep-seated racial misgivings could cost Barack Obama the White House if the election is close, according to an AP-Yahoo News poll that found one-third of white Democrats harbor negative views toward blacks — many calling them 'lazy,' 'violent,' responsible for their own troubles.

The poll, conducted with Stanford University, suggests that the percentage of voters who may turn away from Obama because of his race could easily be larger than the final difference between the candidates in 2004 — about two and one-half percentage points."

Alaskans Speak (In A Frightened Whisper): Palin Is “Racist, Sexist, Vindictive, And Mean.” | The LA Progressive

Alaskans Speak (In A Frightened Whisper): Palin Is “Racist, Sexist, Vindictive, And Mean.” | The LA Progressive: "“So Sambo beat the bitch!”

This is how Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin described Barack Obama’s win over Hillary Clinton to political colleagues in a restaurant a few days after Obama locked up the Democratic Party presidential nomination."

Jon Stewart Hits Karl Rove, Bill O'Reilly, Dick Morris On Sarah Palin Hypocrisy

Jon Stewart Hits Karl Rove, Bill O'Reilly, Dick Morris On Sarah Palin Hypocrisy: "Wednesday night on 'The Daily Show,' Jon Stewart hit Karl Rove and Bill O'Reilly with damning evidence of their hypocrisy regarding Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

While Rove recently praised Palin's experience as the mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, Stewart showed video of Rove trashing Virginia Governor — and former Richmond Mayor — Tim Kaine's executive experience, listing all the cities that are bigger than Richmond and calling such a pick 'political.'"

John Ridley: The Guide to the Conservative Palinguage Vol.2 -- the People's Edition

John Ridley: The Guide to the Conservative Palinguage Vol.2 -- the People's Edition: "If you give your wife a dap on stage, it's actually a 'terrorist fist jab.' If your daughter licks her palm so that she can slick down your youngest child's hair on national TV it's an 'adorable moment.' (Seriously, forget about abstinence only, teach these folks some grooming skills)."

YouTube - Noonan and Murphy on Palin

YouTube - Noonan and Murphy on Palin

Eugene Robinson - A Special Brand Of Patriotism - washingtonpost.com

Eugene Robinson - A Special Brand Of Patriotism - washingtonpost.com

CFP: Blacklash: How others now view U.S.

CFP: Blacklash: How others now view U.S.

Both Clinton and Obama reassured Canada on trade: reports - Yahoo! News

Both Clinton and Obama reassured Canada on trade: reports - Yahoo! News

YouTube - We Are The Ones Song by will.i.am

YouTube - We Are The Ones Song by will.i.am