OH HELL YES WE CAN!

From MoveOn.org:

Election 2008 Voting Information

Today, November 4th, is Election Day! Remember to vote—not just for Barack Obama, but for Congressional, state, and local candidates as well.
Where and when do I vote?

Find your polling place, voting times, and other important information by checking out these sites and the hotline below. These resources are good, but not perfect. To be doubly sure, you can also contact your local elections office.

* Obama's VoteForChange site: voteforchange.com
* League of Women Voters' site: vote411.org/pollfinder.php
* Obama's voter hotline: 877-US4-OBAMA (877-874-6226)

What should I do before I go?

* After you've entered your address on either Vote For Change or Vote411, read the voting instructions and special rules for your state.
* Voting ID laws vary from state to state, but if you have ID, bring it.
* Check out all the voting myths and misinformation to look out for: http://truth.voteforchange.com/

What if something goes wrong?

* Not on the voter list? Make sure you're at the right polling place, then demand a provisional ballot.
* If you're voting on an electronic machine with a paper record, verify that the record is accurate.
* Need legal help? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
* If you encounter a problem, try to videotape the situation and submit it to VideoTheVote.org

Want to do more?

* Text all of your friends: "Vote Obama today! Pass it on!"
* Volunteer at your local Obama office. Find an office here or here.

Now, everybody go vote!!!

I have been insanely busy. Seriously -- like nearly every minute is tied up with some nonsense or another these days. I'm exhausted!

But! Am I intelligent? Are you intelligent? Would any of us know when we're wrong about something? Do you have a "gut feeling" that you trust almost all the time?

( Click to read some news about that! )

All Americans have concerns, especially in today's climate.

( Click to read how Obama wants to address those concerns. )

My last post was about racism. Some people agreed with me that it's a problem, and some people didn't. It surprises me sometimes how few white people seem to even notice racism in America. Well, it surprised me until I read this article.

( Click to read about it. )

I know there are racism and bigotry in America. It’s a sad, disgusting, embarrassing fact of our country.

( Click if you hate racism. )

A post by raptorgirl inspired me to start eavesdropping. :)

Sometimes people say really weird things that, perhaps in context, make total sense. But when you hear just one snippet in passing, they make a little red exclamation point appear above your head. :) You nearly stop and ask, "I'm sorry -- what did you just say?" But you don't. You carry on with what you were doing because it's really none of your business what that stranger just said.

And yet! That doesn't mean you have to forget what you heard. In fact, why not put your eavesdropping skills to good use? Jot down the phrase or sentence or conversation and mull it over. Think about all the ridiculous things it might have meant. Tell your friends and have a laugh. Write a story.

Feel free to take what I've heard and make it your own. I'm stealing the quote from some poor, unsuspecting stranger, so you can steal it from me. :) What does it mean? What was going on? Who said it? And why? Write me a story.

( Click to read today's quote! )

A post by raptorgirl inspired me to start eavesdropping. :)

Sometimes people say really weird things that, perhaps in context, make total sense. But when you hear just one snippet in passing, they make a little red exclamation point appear above your head. :) You nearly stop and ask, "I'm sorry -- what did you just say?" But you don't. You carry on with what you were doing because it's really none of your business what that stranger just said.

And yet! That doesn't mean you have to forget what you heard. In fact, why not put your eavesdropping skills to good use? Jot down the phrase or sentence or conversation and mull it over. Think about all the ridiculous things it might have meant. Tell your friends and have a laugh. Write a story.

That's what I plan to start doing. Feel free to take what I've heard and make it your own. I'm stealing the quote from some poor, unsuspecting stranger, so you can steal it from me. :) What's it mean? What was going on? Who said it? And why? Write me a story.

( Click to read today's quote! )

How can you go country-hopping without spending a dollar or pulling out your passport?

( Click to find out! )

I went on a Treasure Quest today in Second Life.

( Click to read all about it! )

What can I do in Second Life?

( Click to find out! )

Where the hell have I been?

( Click for the unbelievable nerdiness! )

The other day I clicked an ad for a book. It was a debut novel written by a guy. Black or dark cover. Something about something magical... fantastical... Generally good reviews on Amazon. Someone wrote a negative review that said something along the lines of, "I don't understand why this book is getting so much attention," and another something like, "Only in America would a book like this be hailed as something wonderful."

I have no idea what the book is. I've forgotten the title and the author. The book has totally escaped me.

And I want it.

Help.