You Voted for a Chicken Sandwich, but you Can’t Vote for a President?
“Grouchy Grandma” is back. I’ve written this before, because I’m again scolding Americans for our habits and choices. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are now the heads of the Democratic ticket, and I’m excited. So, it seems are others. However, I want to remind those potential voters who aren’t excited and might stay home, that we have stood in line for people, occasions, and items that are much less critical to our way of life than are presidential candidates.
Back in the day…
Before the Internet, before Ticketmaster’s total takeover, before online shopping, if you wanted something, you’d have to stand in line for it. A lot of those things weren’t life changing, but they were important enough that we’d get up early, drive long distances, stand out in the rain, sleep on the sidewalk, and be completely inconvenienced in myriad ways to get them. Even after the Internet, we get on our computers and refresh pages for hours for Beyonce tickets, Taylor Swift tickets, Rolling Stones, tickets.
Raise your hand (or fill in your ballot) if you have stood in line for any of these then I don’t care whether or not you’re excited, you need to vote. (Preferably for the entire Democratic ticket.)
1. Black Friday sales
