Just the other day, I was having a sandwich at Carusos in Hayden. I happened to be wearing a ‘Viva la Reagan Revolucion!’ t-shirt – you know – the one that mocks the iconic Che Guevera model. A younger guy got up from his seat with his family, came over to me and said, “I really like your t-shirt.” Before I could reply around a mouthful of BLT, he continued, “I’m afraid for this country. I don’t know what to do…”
That gave me a chance to think, swallow my mouthful, and I responded with this: “I know. There is no good outcome from this election. Defend your life, defend your family, don’t give in and – keep your powder dry.” He thought for a second, nodded in agreement and walked away.
Wow. When strangers come up to you and say things like that, you know that what has occurred to us is doubtless occurring to many others.
The animated contest awaits us all, I think. My tagline makes more sense with each passing day.
Just got back form a 4200 mile road trip taking my Mom to visit her sole surviving sibling in her family (Mom is 83 and her sister is 82) down in Houston. Spent two weeks on this trip, which also gave my wife, who has been taking care of Mom for the last two years, a much needed two week break.
Anyhow, at service stations and parks all along the way the mood is similar.
Some friends of mine who are staunch Clintonistas..have emailed saying “okay, give me some reasons to vote for McCain, as I don’t want to vote or Obama.” I was floored.