Something is happening tomorrow, isn't it? Yes, I believe there is an election on Tuesday. For Republicans, of course - Democrats, you vote on Wednesday. And with your vote, you are automatically enrolled to have dinner at a restaurant of your choice with soon to be ex-President Obama.*<br />
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Unlike last year, I am excited to vote. I have my Romney sign, I have my Romney sticker, and I have the chance to defeat Jimmy Carter II. I was in grade school when Carter was in office the first time, and since I didn't live in Illinois, I couldn't vote. But I distinctly remember singing a song with the lyrics &quot;Jimmy Carter has a way of messing up the USA.&quot; It was a beautiful song, and I think we could quite easily substitute Barack Obama in there.<br />
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Every election is important, but this one doubly so. I've never felt that the fate of the country turned on a single election day, but I do this time. Lady Liberty is a tough chick, but she can only take so many shots before she falls, and Obama has been giving her quite a fight these past few years. It's time for her to take it to him.<br />
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And we have several important <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Statewide_Bal_Prop_Status_145801_7.pdf">proposals</a>, such the union-funded 2 and 4, but shameless attempts to grab power from the people and the lawmakers. We have 3, which will indisputably cause energy prices to rise. And even 1 (emergency manager law), 5 (requiring a 2 /3 vote on tax increases), and 6 (the bridge prop) are very meaningful. So we have a busy day tomorrow. Be prepared, be patient in those lines, and let's hope for real hope and real change.<br />
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* Obama will not be in attendance, but Obama's assistant to the assistant teleprompter programmer will be happy to meet you.