Majority

I am still digesting the election and its outcome, but in the meantime, the following quote struck me as particularly apt this week.

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain

I will write about the election later, but i just want to do my thoughts on this historic event some justice. Also, i get a little teary every time I start thinking about it. Such a damn softie!

Some Days

This is just downright scary, but not really surprising to me. A friend received a warning from their company travel agent. I was curious, so I googled it, and it appears that it is a widespread alert (not just some travel agency covering their ass) issued by WorldCue.

"Worldcue® Alert
Severity: Warning Alert


Security:: Civil unrest possible late Nov. 4-early Nov. 5 after U.S. election
results are announced. Avoid demonstrations.


This alert affects United States.


This alert began 28 Oct 2008 16:51 GMT and is scheduled to expire 06 Nov 2008
23:59 GMT.
Event:Presidential election
Date: Nov. 4
Location: Nationwide
Impact: Heightened security; possible civil unrest


Summary
Security forces are preparing for outbreaks of civil unrest after the results of
the Nov. 4 presidential election are announced. Thousands of police officers
will be deployed during and after polling for the election between Republican
John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama, which will see either the nation's first
black president or first female vice president take office. Mass protests are
likely should Obama, who is leading in the run-up to the election, lose the
final vote in a controversial manner. However, postings on dozens of Internet
Web sites have also warned of violence should Obama win.

Small-scale political unrest is likely before, during and after the polls.
Clashes at party rallies and small-scale attacks on party offices are possible.
Record voter turnout could overload polling places on election day, further
raising tensions. Violent unrest is most likely in Chicago, Detroit, Oakland,
Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. but could occur anywhere in the country.

Advice
Expect increased security leading up to and during the election. Avoid political
gatherings."

Some days i feel hopeful, some days I feel scared. Some days I just think everyone else has lost their mind.

What We Are Laughing at This Morning

Other than Pete Carroll.

What Campaign Ads Would Look Like If the Voting Age Was Six.*

Thanks, Toddler!

Wow

This election just got really interesting. I can't believe that they knocked Obama's speech off the front page that quickly. Pretty brilliant move, in my opinion. Can't wait to see what happens next!