My First Election
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by Edana Savage
Well, it sure is interesting around here. Not that I mind in the least.
Yesterday was the first time I was able to vote. I had carefully read each candidates' presentation, viewed thier profiles, and read every article I could find pertaining to the candidates.
My decision to join the Independent Voices Party was validated. I find the freedom it offers quite refreshing and it suits my personality perfectly. I have always been the independent sort. Never did like being put into a box. My desire is to destroy boxes if at all possible. Boxes only mean trouble and keep people from the real goal, having a positive impact on anyone you can, anywhere you can.
Unfortunately, sometimes boxes are necessary. *sigh* No boxes at all will confuse the Sheeple. And we can't have that now can we. *said dripping with sarcasm*
I live in Cork and Kerry. I've had a couple of requests to move to other regions, but here is the thing. There are already great leaders in those regions that are well loved and well respected. Cork and Kerry, I have found, does not have that same leadership as yet. At least, if there is strong leadership in the region, I have not found them nor have they found me. If you are out there, please contact me!
If ground needs to be broken, then I'm your gal. There is something very appealing about breaking new ground or creating something extrordinary out of something raw and untamed.
Until next time,
Edana
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You ant seen nothing yet
wait til the prez elections
That's a whole other set of troubles.
Keep your chin up, stay involved like you are.
Oooh. I can't wait! What's it like? I've already seen two things go up for vote since the congressional election. Very interesting.
What are your positions on Minimum Wage?
"If ground needs to be broken, then I'm your gal. There is something very appealing about breaking new ground or creating something extrordinary out of something raw and untamed. "
*faints with relief*
Please stay involved. And the presidental is .... Words fail.
"Words fail."
me too..................................... .............................
Nicely worded first article!
Independent Voices Presidential candidate is Fionn.... but not through any democratic process. Check out the IV forum for further information.
http://e-independentvoices.lefora.com/2009/08/26/wtf/page1/" target="_blank">http://e-independentvoices.lefora.com/20[..]age1/
I saw that. An impressive career, but I haven't seen him on any discussions. I'm not sure how he feels about anything at all. About the only thing I can conclude is that he is a devoted military man. Has he held office before? What was he like?
Edana,
President Tal is a very busy man who only answers his citizens by PM or one hour a week in IRC, cut the guys a break. *voice dripping with sarcasm*
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@ TD : I presumed she was talking about Fionn.
"Independent Voices Presidential candidate is Fionn.... but not through any democratic process. "
Are you for real Power?
Have you nothing better to do?
REALLY?
Sort out your own house first.
You're really getting up my e-nose now.
I see how all the rodents gather at the smell of blood.
Quite sickening really.
You just want to harass all opposition do you?
Parties with noobier e-people inside?
Big of you.
Democratic.
You think they don't know they've issues to solve?
How many heads do you people want on a pole?
I'm glad you keep posting links.
There's nothing to hide only friendship, pain, disappointment and discussion in there.
Post a link to your OWN party forum.
And GIVE US ALL A GOOD LAUGH!
Binksy brought up the presidential elections.
Edana seemed excited about the prospect...
so I pointed out that the decision had already made and posted a link.
I don't appreciate being called a rodent for simply pointing out a fact and pointing someone in the direction of your forums. That is precicely the type of personal attack I don't like. Anybody else feel my comment was an attempt to harrass noobs instead of inform?
sean enough already dude
seriously enough
that was below the belt
i am personaly asking that independent voices and its members be left alone
there is work yo be done
personal and painful work
so pleas leave independent voices alone ok
sincerly
binksy
look EVERYBODY(independent voices members included)
quit it
just leave each other alone for 2 days thats all i ask
call a truce
your all giving me a headach
Sean? All respect here mate but you are not acting like the man I met when I was born here.
*hands out headache tablets to everyone in need*
Binksy I just pointed out something.... freedom of speech and all that. I really didn't think it would be controversial... sorry.
thanks dayan
and sean i know but tempers are high atm as you will no doubt understand
so all im askin for is a truce to let everyone cool down
@Edana Our last presidental had two likely candidates, one got hacked and while hacked was removed as a candidate (I point out, this was in no way tied to the other candidate or his party) so it kind of became a one horse race.
That was my first presidential. Way to be introduced to them lol.
Edana, sadly presidential elections tend to be an awful lot of the above! XD
AT*
lol Wow! Definitely Irish! Nothing like a lively discussion!
Fortunately, I do have a brain in my head. Wouldn't be in the IV if that wasn't the case. lol So I am taking each comment and giving the author the benefit of the doubt. Now if said author proves otherwise...... Well, then I will deal with that should the time come.
Right now, I'm in sponge mode. I am soaking up information and making observations. With each passing day, I am starting to formulate my positions on key issues and understanding who the key players are.
I think we can all agree that we want eIreland to become a stronger, well rounded, well respected member in our global community. What I'm unclear about is what our leadership is doing to move us in that direction. Would anyone care to enlighten me? Please? Pretty please with sugar and chocholate syrup on top and a cherry too?
Thanks!
Still looking through your past articles here. Surreal to read this too.
By the way, you probably didn't know I was a strong leader in Cork and Kerry when you wrote this. This could be for 2 reasons:
1: You may not have met me.
2: I may have been living in the Northeast at the time for War Games and you didn't know I was really a Cork/Kerry man at heart.