Since the election there has been much talk and continuous debate about the outcome of that night. McCain supporters are up in arms because they think our country is going down the crapper. Obama supporters are celebrating and gloating at the McCain supporters, telling them to get over it and there is nothing they can do about it now. There are ignorant rants and opinions on both sides, but one that I'm sure a lot of you have heard about is something in the Exponent on Wednesday. One particular freshman stated that she voted for McCain because she is not "poor and stupid." I believe that comments like this one are the sole reason that that our country might actually end up with another epic economic fail under our belts. Instead of harassing one another because of one man they put a "X" next to on a screen on Tuesday, we should focus on how we are all going to change to make where we live the place you want it to be. Instead of claiming you are leaving the country soon, you should focus on yourself and make an example of what you want others to be like. You might be surprised. Your positive actions could have more of an impact on people than your negative comments.
I'm not saying I was for McCain, and I'm not saying I was for Obama. That's not the point I'm trying to get across here. All I'm saying is that we will get nowhere if we continue to bicker and argue. If you want to continue to make yourselves look ignorant then take up writing in a journal because I'm sure I am not the only person who is tired of hearing it.
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I've been reading online about the tremendous sense of optimism there's been since the election (it's even been confirmed by my cousins in England!). I'm not going to bring party politics into this, but can't we all just be thrilled that the election is over and our country has a fresh start? By the way, any inside scoop on the incident(s) that prompted the university-wide letter from Cordova? (I depend on you, the students, for all my Purdue news.)
I agree completely with this blog. I am tired of the ignorant rants of people who have no knowledge of politics yet they can make a stand on something they know nothing about. They say things that they cannot back up with any facts, mostly because a friend or family member believes the same thing. If ignorance is bliss, why aren't a lot more people happier?
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