Here in the United States, it is time to quote the Joker from the Dark Knight Returns movie and say “Here, We, Go” to which I would add a hearty “Vote!”.
This is the big election, the big deal, the culmination of years of preparation, some would say financial pain, emotional heartache, grief, joy and it all boils down to one three letter word.
Y-O-U.
If you haven’t voted with an absentee ballot make sure that you plan on getting the polls early if you can. There are expectations of record numbers of people coming to cast their ballot. If you have any special needs requirements, make sure you allow plenty of time to get to the polling place and to get inside safely and comfortably so you can cast your ballot.
Here in America, it is a privilege to vote. Those who end up in jail don’t get the right to vote (well, they shouldn’t unless there is something funny going on). Of all times in the last few years, and for the next few, this is one of the more critical elections that you should be voting on.
If you haven’t taken a look at national or local issues, please take some time to read the promotional information and as unbiased info as you can get. This is a time to seriously think about what you are voting for. Your decisions will affect not only the White House, but our nation, our Supreme Court (the President nominates the judges if any seats open up), Congress (the President can introduce legislation), and our status as a player in the world economy.
If you have special needs or care for special needs people, re-visit the candidate’s position on funding and care. There is a lot at stake and over the last few years there have been more cutbacks in programs for special needs then the addition of cash.
Some may argue that the President cannot do much. He may have to move slowly, yes, but it is the ability of a President to take what is given to him and work with it. If he is able to rise above the situations around him he will be remembered as a great leader.
Make sure that you understand local issues as best as you can also. In a lot of cases, the local issues will have a more immediate effect on your situation since some bond issues or taxes can affect you within months if the issue gets passed. Do whatever you can do research it as best as you can. You don’t want it to be too much of a risk.
My best to all of us here in the United States. Keep saving money, watch your spending, remember to hug and appreciate those around you who are important to you. The cliche that tough times don’t last but tough people do is very true. A hello to my international readers and we will get back to business postings and discussions soon.
To a bright, profitable, happy and healthy future for us all!
Practical Money Making-Surviving Recession, Layoffs, Credit Problems, Generating Passive Income Streams, Working Full Time or Part Time and Retirement
Kim Isaac Greenblatt
Here, We, Go, Vote!
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