Showing posts with label nixon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nixon. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008
I'm still alive, but there's always tomorrow...
Obama went fine on Saturday. It actually helped that we went on late because of a football game.
Now, let's talk about election day. Seriously, another day of potential clusters. However, I am optimistic. I'm going to Nixon's party in St. Louis, and I'm very excited yet nervous about it.
Now, let's talk about election day. Seriously, another day of potential clusters. However, I am optimistic. I'm going to Nixon's party in St. Louis, and I'm very excited yet nervous about it.
This brings me to another thought. If you're a reporter, you always hope the person you're covering wins the race. It has nothing to do with bias because most of the time, we don't get to pick which watch party we cover (unless a reporter has covered a particular person/issue.) You always hope the person you cover wins because, honestly, it's no fun being at the loser's party. It's actually kind of depressing. So, if Nixon wins, don't take it the wrong way if you catch me smiling every now and then during our coverage. I would just be smiling because we're at an upbeat party. It's no fun trying to chase down people who are tired and peeved.
On a side note, I voted today. Absentee. It felt wonderful! However, I always pause about the judge questions. Do I want to keep who in what position? I started thinking...what's the alternative? And then, what happens to them if I vote no? I felt like I was being asked, "So, should this person keep their job?" Geez, guilt.
On a side note, I voted today. Absentee. It felt wonderful! However, I always pause about the judge questions. Do I want to keep who in what position? I started thinking...what's the alternative? And then, what happens to them if I vote no? I felt like I was being asked, "So, should this person keep their job?" Geez, guilt.
By the way, if you vote tomorrow, you can get a FREE COFFEE AT STARBUCKS and a FREE DONUT AT KRISPY KREME. Just wear your "I Voted" sticker!
One more side note. We used to have debates in the KY3 newsroom about whether journalists should vote. Some said we shouldn't vote because we need to always strive for objectivity. Others argued it's our responsibility to vote. Any thoughts? Clearly, you know how I feel! My argument is that I'm a person and a U.S. citizen first... a journalist, second. I especially take voting to heart because I am a naturalized citizen. It's pretty cool that I'm here to begin with!
One more side note. We used to have debates in the KY3 newsroom about whether journalists should vote. Some said we shouldn't vote because we need to always strive for objectivity. Others argued it's our responsibility to vote. Any thoughts? Clearly, you know how I feel! My argument is that I'm a person and a U.S. citizen first... a journalist, second. I especially take voting to heart because I am a naturalized citizen. It's pretty cool that I'm here to begin with!
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