Full points if you know what the number refers to. :)
Extra points if you can guess the cultural reference behind the title.
Today is election day. Every two years in our beloved country, every (!) member of the House of Representatives and 1/3 of the Senate is up for reelection - or just plain old election, if they're not an incumbent. It's our chance to change things in our country, and if we don't like the way it's going, we can vote the bums out. It's imperfect. It is too expensive. And it is often more a popularity contest than a substantive vote on issues of concern. Besides which, any one Representative may not have a huge amount of strength in the Field of 435.
Regardless, it's our chance to participate in democracy and the democratic process. We live in the greatest country on earth, with the oldest continuous constitutional democracy. And yet, we live in a dynamic time, one where our representatives - the ones we ostensibly pick - are not generally liked or approved of. This makes things difficult for them to do their job. It also makes it difficult for us to trust them, which trust is essential if you're going to be represented by these folks.
So get out and vote! Choose the person who represents you the best, and go do it. It's important. And hey, it secures you the right to gripe for the next two years! :)
Extra points if you can guess the cultural reference behind the title.
Today is election day. Every two years in our beloved country, every (!) member of the House of Representatives and 1/3 of the Senate is up for reelection - or just plain old election, if they're not an incumbent. It's our chance to change things in our country, and if we don't like the way it's going, we can vote the bums out. It's imperfect. It is too expensive. And it is often more a popularity contest than a substantive vote on issues of concern. Besides which, any one Representative may not have a huge amount of strength in the Field of 435.
Regardless, it's our chance to participate in democracy and the democratic process. We live in the greatest country on earth, with the oldest continuous constitutional democracy. And yet, we live in a dynamic time, one where our representatives - the ones we ostensibly pick - are not generally liked or approved of. This makes things difficult for them to do their job. It also makes it difficult for us to trust them, which trust is essential if you're going to be represented by these folks.
So get out and vote! Choose the person who represents you the best, and go do it. It's important. And hey, it secures you the right to gripe for the next two years! :)
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Yep. Obscure. And maybe a little obtuse, too. ;)