So, there I was. It was about 7:30 in the evening, on Election Day. The nice election lady had just handed me my ballot, and I was waiting for an available booth. Waiting... that always gets me into trouble, because that's when my mind starts to wander.
Let's face it, here in the U.S., we have a pretty jaded view of our politicians. Of course, they seem like they go out of their way to make us feel that way. But I was thinking to myself, that I'd like to place at least one vote for somebody that I could trust. One person who wasn't going to say one thing and do another, just to get my vote. One person who hadn't spent an entire campaign slinging mud at the opposition on radio and TV. And then suddenly, it dawned on me... there was only ONE person who fit all of those criteria. So, I voted for...
ME.
Yes, I voted for myself. The optical-scan ballot makes it incredibly easy to do a write-in candidate. And let me tell you, if you have never voted for yourself, it is quite an exhilarating feeling. (It was all I could do to keep from laughing hysterically while filling in the little oval.)
(SIDE NOTE: It's too bad that "little people" don't run for office very often. That way, if we felt the need to throw someone out of office, it would be a fairly straightforward procedure.)
"Oh, wait", you're probably thinking, "what did you vote for yourself FOR?"
Who cares?
Just kidding.
University of Michigan Board of Regents. I'm not entirely sure what a regent does, but I'm sure I could do it as regently as anyone else could. Besides, I actually attended the University (for a semester), and I own at least three items of clothing adorned with the school's logo, two of which I was wearing yesterday when I voted, so if that doesn't earn me some street cred, nuthin' will.
I just wish I could see the faces of the vote tabulators when they have one vote for Jim McKee.
"Who the HELL is Jim McKee?"
"Vote for me, and I'll set you free..."
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GAWD Jim, you frickin crack me up!!!!!!!! LMAO!
11/08/2006You're a nut Jim!! I love it! Dang it I should have known to vote for you!!!
11/08/2006SWEEEEEEET!
11/08/2006Remember, certain politicians DID vote for themselves.
11/08/2006i wish i had been running, I could've voted for me, too! Plus, I'd do better than our candidates. :)
11/08/2006The only thing I can say is..Only You..lol :)
11/09/2006I wrote in "Bill the Cat" during the Clinton/Perot/W41 once. I regretted it because I should have written "Opus". I was afraid it would be considered a pregnant or hanging chad vote for Clinton for years. Yep, I lost hours of sleep over that one. I have been encourage to run for city council. I think I may next term, it depends on if I am still working for the big insurance company.
11/09/2006I could support a candidate who bases his campaign on street cred. You got my vote buddy.
11/09/2006You know I actually thought about writing in a candidate when I had the chance. I never thought to write my name in though.
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