So Im a registered independent in the state of Nevada... we're a swing state or something this year... what that has meant for me is constant calls from the Obama campaign, mailers from McCain and now even a visit today from Obamas supporters...
Now the calls are funny... because when someone calls our house and ask for Elspeth Kuta they get my Mum, who is not a US citzen and hence cannot vote... so she just waste their time... If I answer I say undecided and hang up... because yes even though the election is 2 and a half weeks away I'm still undecided on which of these two is the lesser evil.
The visit today was entertaining... I'd just finished my class work and was going to turn on the tv and relax before work... knock at the door and the first thing I notice is an Obama pin and being asked who I'm voting for... Undecided...
"is there anything we can clear up for you or anyway to persuade you towards obama." (because apparently on their list my name has a big persuade next to it)
"no thanks Im pretty good at finding out what I need to know on the internet."
"whats your biggest worry?"
"the Economy." (why even ask that, isn't that everyones biggest worry)
"where do you stand on the worlds view of america?"
"I'm a dual citzen I have a pretty unique view on that"
"do you have any problems with Obama's racial background?"
"uh no, race is never an issue for me."
I dont know how I got to it but I decided to turn on them and mention my mission for the LDS church to Hong Kong for the next 18 months and start talking about the church... so even though I had concerns now my biggest concern was what I'd be coming back to since I have student loans and such... thats when she goes Oh! that explains it... the people who just asked me if I had a problem with Obama's race are now classifying me as a republican supporter just because I'm LDS... huh figure that one out...
Maybe I'll vote for Ralph Nader... or that none of these canidates bubble is looking really tempting.
Friday, October 17, 2008
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