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Across the Fence:  Taking our Vote for Granted  |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 06:49:21 AM
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After reading MaryJane's topic in the recent Cluck, I am reminded again why we need to vote. If anything we need to vote to honor our Foremother's the Suffragetes who fought for our right to vote. I feel that American's don't understand what a privilege it is to live in a country that is FREE and self-governed by The People. I know some people don't think that their vote counts. It does. Take for example a recent local race that was won by two votes! My DH and SIL were in Iraq during their first voting as a democracy. The people (even the women) came out in droves to vote eventhough they had a huge possibility of being attacked! Their voter turn-out was somewhere in the ninety percentile. Something this country has never seen. Please take the time and vote.
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farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 09:07:05 AM
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Oh! Just L@@K at the joy and resolve radiating from that woman's face! Marvelous!
A teacher once told us that "the minute you think your vote doesn't matter, and decide not to vote - it won't... You'll be completely reliquishing your life to the opinions and decisions of others - do you really want that? Isn't that precisely why teenagers can't wait to grow up, leave their homes and start their own lives?" I've never forgotten that.
Our brave and loving forefathers and mothers hoped for and believed in the possibilities for the future greatness of our nation. We must always remember that our freedom is a privilege - an indescribable GIFT given to us by the sacrifices and blood of those who came before us, as well as from those who sacrifice of themselves for us today. We must always ensure the echoes of their voices resound, for they themselves now rest in the silence of these sacrifices! We must always live and act with the deepest gratitude and reverence for their hopes, dreams and faith in us.
I am grateful to be an American. I don't always like what is happening, I don't always agree with my neighbor. That's okay - it opens discussion, sometimes enlightens and sometimes ends up in agreement to simply disagree. That is the beauty of being American. Making a difference comes from one spark of thought spoken through one small voice with the potential to inspire greatness in action. Please do vote! Let us always exercise our freedom to be heard in the hopes of making a difference!
Thank you, Diane for your family's sacrifices and service. My deepest gratitude to all of you out there who have made these sacrifices. May God bless all of you - and America!
- Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
838 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 10:04:37 AM
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Wow...thanks Diane and Nini... beautiful words.
Proud to be an American ...
Blessings, staci FG# 973
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Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 11:55:34 AM
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I whole-heartedly agree with you on that one, too, Annika! (Surprising coming from such a "wordy" farmgirl, huh?! LOL!) Hugs to all - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 12:09:26 PM
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Her face says it all. I get so frustrated with all the crap these politicians put us through. I really hate it. But I know I should vote. I do vote for the presidents. But these other little races really get to me. I think I will not think about that and research the people running and make an inteligent vote. I know we are a very privelaged country. We do take things for granted. SO I will be a more responsible citizen.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 8:32:15 PM
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Thanks for the reminder Diane. I know this sounds a tad nerdy, but I can't wait until I have a say in the policies and people that are that make up our country's backbone. Some people complain and whine about our country and state's policies, then you ask them if they vote, they say no! They may say that what will my one vote count for? It counts for a lot, and with one vote, you can change something!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2010 : 03:42:00 AM
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Megan, not nerdy at all. I remember the first time I was old enough to vote. It was for Ronald Reagan in 1980! I even vote at the primary and local elections.
Kris, it is wise to research candidates and don't be swayed by mud slinging TV ads!
Nini, beautiful.
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farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Oct 05 2010 : 4:08:15 PM
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Thanks Diane!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4743 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4743 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2010 : 5:45:38 PM
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I feel if you don't vote, then you don't have an opinion!
Dawn in IL |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 04:34:22 AM
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Bumping this topic for today. Get out and vote!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13643 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13643 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 05:19:39 AM
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Amen and Amen!!!! The right for us to vote is a battle hard fought!!!
One of my sisters says she doesn't vote because she doesn't think anybody knows anything. I tell her "if you don't vote then don't be complaining!" I know that the race for governor in Colorado is one that would be won by one vote!!!
YAY!!! WHAT A PRIVILEGE!!! WHAT AN HONOR!!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 05:40:32 AM
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I go along with CeeJay voting is a privilege, and if we do not like what is going on in our country and do note voice and do our patriotic thing then shame on us to complain!
Jill Lillian |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 06:20:42 AM
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Got up this morning a few minutes earlier than usual to make sure to get to the polling station. I knew there wouldn't be much wait because it's the mid-terms, and I was right, but I made sure I was right there to vote. It was only me and another older gentleman (and about 20 poll workers!) but it feels good to contribute. Justin will take Violet with him later today....this will be her 2nd election :)
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 09:04:27 AM
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We vote by mail so I voted a week ago. I just know it will be such a relief to have all the horrible political ads off the TV. I think this is the worst they have ever been. Just think what a short time women have actually had the right to vote. I feel like CJ - if you don't vote then you don't have a right to complain....
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 2:11:26 PM
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Yep! I've already voted. I've always felt that I don't have the right to complain about anything, unless I've used my voice to effect change (through voting). Here's a little about a history-based movie about women suffragettes called Iron-Jawed Angels (there's a 3 min. movie trailer, too, but be forewarned that it's pretty emotional). http://womensvoicesforchange.org/video-on-election-day-iron-jawed-angels.htm
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 3:29:15 PM
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There was an article in our local paper today about a 103-year-old woman who was born on Nov. 2 and has voted in every election all her life. She can remember a time when the women's vote wasn't taken seriously. If that doesn't inspire you to vote, nothing will.
Cindy
"There is more to life than increasing its speed". Mahatma Gandhi
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 6:19:40 PM
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I am going to get that movie "Ironed-Jawed Angels", it looks really good and we could all use a little reminder of what our sisters went through so we could vote. Thanks Jewel for the link.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 8:47:50 PM
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Hi Ladies! It felt good to go vote today! My 3 kids with me and watching me and learning what it means to be a citizen of the United States. We have to pass the importance on to the next generation! Thanks for the topic post Fiddlehead!!!! I love that picture!
Playing in the Sonshine
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2010 : 07:01:23 AM
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Proud to be an American!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
342 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 05:31:45 AM
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Diane and Nini, thank you for the beautiful written expressions about our privilege to vote.
As I was reading, I enjoyed thinking about our right in a historical context. It's important that we vote for our candidates, but also to think about our own link in the chain of events.
Thanks again.
~Violet~
Farmgirl Sister #1669
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 09:55:11 AM
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We have the same apathy in Canada where people don't go out to vote (then complain about who was elected). I think it is a great privilege to be able to vote (and one of the things I most looked forward to being able to do when I turned 18 those many years ago).
When you look at countries where people litterally risk their lives to go to the poles it makes us realize how fortunate we are to have a voice.
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 8:28:30 PM
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Here in OK they said that only about half of the registered voters actually casted votes this year. That just ticks me off!! As a veteran (and the wife and mother of veterans), I know from the stories my friends who have been in some of those hell holes, what a privilege and honor it is to vote. We also as a country have fought long and hard to retain this. I just don't understand. I remember my first vote in 1972! I was so proud and I have voted in every election since. I have instilled that into my children and both of my DDs are married to soldiers and they make sure to get in their votes, too, no matter where they are.
Now, how do we get everyone else to do it?
KayB
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2010 : 03:43:21 AM
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Kay, that is a good question. Sometimes you don't know what you have until it's gone. I hope it never comes down to this. I am the wife of a career military man and my daughter is married to a career military man. They took an oath to uphold the constitution and they fight to maintain our freedoms and liberties. I feel it is an honor to be able to vote and I also remember my first vote in 1980! I guess it will have to be up to us farmgirls to pass on this knowledge to our children and grandchildren. Both of my children go to the polls and I don't have to remind them. They do it by example and duty. By the way, thank you for your service!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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Taking our Vote for Granted
