For the last week my every waking moment was consumed with fighting a school board vote that they put on the agenda only 48 hrs in advance.  \nI should have realized it was a done deal but ALOT of us thought we were fighting the good fight.  \nBUT now I feel stupid and let down that we lost 7-0 and feel the last 5 days of my life were wasted and I would be hesitant to do it again.  Aren't ALL the decisions already made and they use "the vote" to placate us.
213755
Lots of times for things like No Uniforms...
430863
I will, Miss Texas. I had planned to be there when the polls opened, but my younger daughter wants to go with me, so I'm waiting 'til school lets out.\n\nBTW, good morning:-)
526919
Yes, my past comes and bites me in the ass all the time...some days I wish I could have a "do over"..so I could make better choices...I know youre not feeling sorry for yourself, it's just so frustrating sometimes...like you want to scream"I'm Sorry, I'm trying my best, I'm not the same person !" Hang in there and keep making good choices and doing the right thing now...
564319
I hope we are not from the same country but i guess we have the same problem. When the people in your community will come to realize that their votes during election is not for sale maybe something can be done. You can make a difference by starting to fight for a cause not for your own vested interest but for the people.
339888
If you don't vote, then   DON'T EVER COMPLAIN!\n\nI think your decision is a poor one.  What if everyone did what you intend to do?\n\nTHINK SOME MORE ABOUT YOUR DECISION.
394862
i cant vote yet.. but i so happy there over.... I HATED ALL THE GAY commericals and phone calls 500 times a day\n\ntank good ness its over\nkikii
474166
I couldn't stop cheering last night! I think he's an awful person, in general, and he surely doesn't represent me or my values, so yes, I was quite happy he lost his job. In addition, I really like Bob Casey. His family is from my hometown, and they really are good people, so I feel like we got a double blessing. We ousted a total jerk, and elected not the lesser of 2 evils, but a really decent man who I think will work hard for us.\n\nI loved how huge the margin of victory was, too! 60%-40%
201744
I really think u shouldn't be so hard on yourself,you win some and you lose some haven't you heard that saying!I'm pretty sure that tyson,ali and all of them have been down before,sometimes things like this are going to happen but it's what you do after the storm...do you keep fighting to become the best? Or do you back out and quit forever?so what if it was the begining of the first round!fight him again,and again or someone eles untill they get the goddam point!!I know it feels bad to lose but you shouldn't throw away something thats given you so many opportunites,don't be afraid to go back into that gym,even if you know the people there saw what happened "who cares"everyone goes through that sometimes,but like i said its what you do after the storm.good luck
527766
Just insane! I can't even begin to describe it. So much has happened and so much is yet to happen- do you get the feeling that there will be more challenges and big things to come?? I kinda feel like I've learnt a lot but still have a long way to go ! I'm optimistic and excited- but it doesn't make sense to other people because I can't explain why :) lol\n\nI also agree- don't be a wuss and take the easy option- make the right choices (no matter how hard) and be ready to face the consequences! (I know lots of ppl that don't understand me when I say that!)\n\nGo Leo!!!! :)
418396
I know exactly how you feel! Last week I had an English Test, and I got two wrong answers in multiple choice, I was devastated, just thinking, "if I would just marked the other one". I couldnt stop thinking about that. But after thinking about it I just concluded that I cant make my life miserable for a C grade, when all my other grades are As and Bs, life go on, get over it, besides the school year just began. That test is over, past, now you have to look forward, and study harder for your future tests.\n\nCheer up, and enjoy life\n\nHappy Thanksgiving!!!!!
426664
Thank you for sharing your epiphany with modern day politics.  I once had the highest regard for our political powers based on what I learned from the history of our founding fathers as we all have learned and I have come to the same conclusion.  The reality of the matter is that politics is everything whether we like it or not. The stroke of a pen from a leader represents a decision for the masses even if the paperwork does not represent our thoughts and beliefs to the fullest extent. That is why we must stay on top of the game and elect our leaders as skillfully as possible.  Knowing your political roots and being able to distinguish between the issues is a self taught philosophy that your social standing forces you to entertain.  Be patient.  Be informed.  Inform others.  We shall overcome!!
301574
Me too! I feel trapped!\n\nHAH!! This one finally got through! I was going to blame 15 million screaming American Idol fans blocking the internet.
104002
Remember you were the elected leader, therefore the majority of the group believes you can handle the job. They are looking to you for leadership, while I dont know if the person holding up the team voted for you, but odds are your arent their favorite person. Id talk to that person if i were you and possibly get rid of them, if need be.
222753
It can certainly be frustrating. But we all need to remember that each one of our votes DOES count. But instead of just voting at election time, we need to remind our elected officials that WE THE PEOPLE are the ones who put them into office and we are also the ones who can remove them at the next election (or sooner). We need to stay in contact with all of our elected officials from city council to US congress. \n\nIf all of us contacted these people reasonably with logical explanations of our feelings, they have no choice but to listen to us and vote accordingly. Ranting and yelling does no good for anyone. On the other hand, if very few contact them, then they probably do not feel so pressed to vote the way we want them to because they aren't "feeling the heat" from their constituents.\n\nKeep voting every chance you get. If you don't vote -then you have no right to complain about the way things turned out.
434372
I voted for Hatch because the polls are so close.  I didn't feel great about it; I would have rather voted for Hutchinson, but no thank you Tim Pawlenty.  \n\nMy state should be all blue!!
155326
This is one of the saddest days of my\nlife, realizing that such a well meaning\nquestioner is leaving us.  The ripple\neffect of this loss will be felt by all\nthe 10s of thousands in the community.  It\nhas been such a close fellowship and the\ntragic loss will be a severe blow.  And\nif it will make you feel better, I appreciate\nyour thanks for any support I did or did not\ngive.
555180
Well you certainly have the right to feel stupid if you wish. Did you vote for him? If not don't be so hard on yourself. \n\nAs far as doing something about it, well did you vote today?  If not stop complaining. If you did good for you and complain away.  But if the Republicans do retain seats doesn't that tell you that quite a few people don't see things the same way?