Today, November 8th, 2016, is a day of many emotions. I’m conflicted, irritated, numb, and happy all at the same time. It’s election day and although I’ve voted early, this date signals the end of Election 2016. Whew! I know I’m not the only one who just breathed a sigh of relief at the end of this ridiculous melee for the position of President of the United States.
I’ve voted in five presidential elections and I can honestly say that Election 2016 is the ONLY one in which I have felt as if my vote really didn’t count. The candidates we have to choose between in the major political parties (Clinton/Trump) are people that individually I can’t stand behind. And don’t think I’m overlooking the Green and Libertarian party. After looking at both of their platforms, I would have voted for Jill Stein, but the odds of her winning swayed me to believe I’d be wasting my vote again. Geesh! I get frustrated just thinking about the thought process I’ve had to employ over the past few months.
It irritates me that Trump is even a contender in this election. I mean, what does that say about our country? Everyone gets so caught up in what he’s saying but the fact that he’s even a part of the conversation says a lot more about us as a country. Having to explain that to people caused me to avoid political conversations all together. I’ve even had to stay away from certain discussions on social media. Election 2016 has revealed the inner racist in many a social media commenter. The sheer foolishness that has been posted sometimes drove me nearly insane. I love my life, so this election has been horrible for my stress levels. It’s been too easy to get pissed off at peoples ignorance in this election. I’m really trying to do better on giving folks a good cuss every now and then.
A lot of my friends and peers are suffering from the same election frustration. And the results from this election will be felt for some time after. Personally, I have lost all confidence and hope in our government. PERIOD. There is no way that you could believe after this horrible election campaign that politicians actually care or have concern for the citizens of America. If you do…send some hope my way in your comments below or via email to: isis@ihearthatgirl.com.
Seriously.
I need it.
PS- Be safe out there and exercise your RIGHT to vote!
