I can't believe that it's been a week since I last posted!
Of course by now, you all know that we have a new Governor-Elect.
Most of us are just tired of hearing about the whole thing. We were weary of all the hype long before we voted. The people have spoken, and we will see what our decision will bring.
Obviously, I voted No on the Recall, but did not vote for the leading Democratic Candidate. This time I voted with my heart, and voted for the Green Candidate, Peter Comejo. I was somewhat afraid that those of us who chose an alternative to Bustamante would end up as spoilers, like those who voted for Nader in the Presidential race.
I must tell you that I felt relieved to find out that even if I had voted differently, the results of the election would not have changed. I was mad at the Nader voters. I felt too much was at stake to take a chance at that election. And, I like and admire Al Gore, even if he couldn’t get his message across.
Of course, I wasn't bothered by desire to vote for Ralph Nader! Something about him bothers me. I heard a comedian describe him once. The Comic likened Ralph to the grouchy, complaining old man who is always yelling “Keep your ball off my lawn!” The image stuck.
Not to say that I he isn’t right about a lot of things. But, we do need to have leaders who have positive attitudes and an ability to stir the hearts and minds of citizens to do what needs to be done.
Well enough about this.