on this rainy election nite, i can hear the faint drone of tv pundits who offer sketchy projections in the next room.
it's an exciting time. democracy is energizing. i must say, though, i felt the unforgiving and judgmental gaze of the senior citizen volunteers manning the polls as i voted tonite. yes, i feel hassled, intimidated and disenfranchised.
caught the prez and the requisite group of marginal g.o.p. texas-style celebrities (toby keith, chuck norris) at his campaign stop at smu last nite. it was novel to see a sitting president. yet despite the urgings of mary to "get in the spirit of the proceedings", i was as enthralled by the david brent lookalike seated in the next section as i was by the sign-waving histrionics, chants of "four more years," and the immovable hair of pete sessions.
the first four years have taken their toll on w. they've also polished his speaking skills. and while he still doesn't strike me as "presidential" and he lacks the rock-star charisma of clinton, i continue to be impressed by his conviction, his principles and his compassion.
here's hoping we know the identity of the next commander in chief in a matter of minutes, not months.
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