So I have too many friends "threatening" to unfriend me on facebook if I post anything political but I figured I couldn't fit my feelings into a status anyways. Here are 5 truths regarding Obama's socialism that I do not believe this years voters understood:
1. You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity.
2. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.
3. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else.
4. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it!
5. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work
because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other
half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else
is going to get what they work for, that is the beginning of the end of
any nation.
Now, how is this supposed to improve our country? Someone please explain because I want to understand. I'm serious.
I was surprised when I woke up this morning
feeling hurt, angry, and bitter. I didn't realize this would require
time and healing. I thought that if I did my part to vote, which I did,
that I had done all I could and the rest was out of my control and I
wouldn't be upset if it didn't work out for my candidate. I was wrong. I have
never supported a candidate as I have Mitt Romney, and I don't believe I
will ever support anyone else in that way again. I am realizing that I don't live in the America that I
thought I did.
I have read so many articles and statuses today proclaiming how the "Republicans need to get out of the way" and how "Republicans need to relax and take a chill pill". Do we really expect them to sit back and be okay with anything that comes their way when they have had such strong ideas seared into their minds for years? I'm sorry, but the vote was 50-50. There are so many people out there today who are genuinely hurting, and in order to come together as a nation there needs to be some respect shown. We are praying for, and supporting our president. But do not ask us to forget what we just finished fighting for.
I am tired of people telling me "you just voted for Romney because he is Mormon." Part of being mormon means you live with a set of beliefs that guide your life and your decisions. In my opinion, I think voting for Mitt Romney partly because he is a mormon should not be looked down on. If you are mormon and you find that Mitt Romney cares about the same things you do partly because he is mormon as well, then why wouldn't you support him? Didn't we all look for candidates with whom we shared viewpoints? All I'm saying is it is a better reason to vote for someone than basing it off ethnicity.
Last thing I wanted to rant about is voter turnout. I am so disgusted with those people who couldn't find 10 minutes in two weeks to get off their butts and go to the polls. I don't care who you are voting for, but do not abuse the rights that people like both of my grandpa's fought and died for by not finding enough time to vote.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
FALL semester, the last one
Being a Vegas girl, I had never really experienced a true "fall" until I came to Utah to go to school. Of the things I dislike about Provo, the fall season isn't one of them. This particular item actually falls into my very short list of "loves" concerning Provo. Fall in Provo is so authentic and that is why I love it. Every year of school, I have enjoyed Fall Semester the most. It's hard not to be happy when it is so beautiful outside.
Another great thing about this Fall Semester is the fact that my brother Wesley is here at school with me. Since he is leaving on his mission at the end of December, he is only going one semester. I don't know how I am going to survive without him and his meal plan! Haha just kidding, but seriously he feeds me twice a week and its like I'm a freshman all over again. I also haven't been as homesick this semester as I have been in the past, and it really is because there is a piece of home here with me! I am so happy he has been here and we have been able to spend time together before his mission in Uganda.
Lately I've been really busy going to school but I have had the wonderful opportunity to start babysitting my cousins twice a week to give my aunt a chance to go to the store and run errands etc. I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH! My aunt is such a patient, sweet, beautiful mother and I seriously wish I could be her clone! I brought my littlest cousin (she is just barely two years old) to my house for about thirty minutes the other day. I thought my house was baby-proofed but she put it to the test! I failed miserably! I thought it was hilarious, she did too. Also, I am amazed at how much she can eat. In those thirty minutes she depeleted my fruit supply to almost nothing. That girl is a machine. And also happens to be in like the, lowest 10% of her age group in the weight category. Which actually works out nicely for me when I get to carry her around :)! Anyways, its been so fun spending time with them and learning how kids respond to different things. I love them and I can't wait to have my own someday!
And last but not least, I have had so much fun with mu husband this semester! It's different as we are transitioning into our own family and developing our own traditions but still being part of our two families. I just really love spending time with him and learning and growing together, which is what we do every day! We have been praying and fasting to know where to go after we graduate (April 2013 wooo) and we have developed a sure knowledge of the hand of God in our lives. I am grateful to be in a marriage were he is just as much a part of it as we both are.
And on a completely separate but totally related note, Reese and I got iphone's this semester! As you can see this has greatly improved the photographing of my life seeing as how 92.3% of the pictures in the post were taken on my new mobile device (I just calculated that number on my phone, it's just so so horribly convenient). It was a splurge, but at least we are loving them! Yolo right? Seriously I love that phrase. Usually in 1 of 2 situations. Let me give an example:
1) Should I eat that massive piece of double chocolate cake? Yolo.
2) Whoa! Watch your step, don't forget, yolo.
I'm going to be that lady still using it in 2020 when it beyond out! Whatever. Yolo. And to end this blog post I will add a picture of what I really truly want for Christmas (this picture doesn't contribute to the percentage posted above by the way);
Another great thing about this Fall Semester is the fact that my brother Wesley is here at school with me. Since he is leaving on his mission at the end of December, he is only going one semester. I don't know how I am going to survive without him and his meal plan! Haha just kidding, but seriously he feeds me twice a week and its like I'm a freshman all over again. I also haven't been as homesick this semester as I have been in the past, and it really is because there is a piece of home here with me! I am so happy he has been here and we have been able to spend time together before his mission in Uganda.
Lately I've been really busy going to school but I have had the wonderful opportunity to start babysitting my cousins twice a week to give my aunt a chance to go to the store and run errands etc. I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH! My aunt is such a patient, sweet, beautiful mother and I seriously wish I could be her clone! I brought my littlest cousin (she is just barely two years old) to my house for about thirty minutes the other day. I thought my house was baby-proofed but she put it to the test! I failed miserably! I thought it was hilarious, she did too. Also, I am amazed at how much she can eat. In those thirty minutes she depeleted my fruit supply to almost nothing. That girl is a machine. And also happens to be in like the, lowest 10% of her age group in the weight category. Which actually works out nicely for me when I get to carry her around :)! Anyways, its been so fun spending time with them and learning how kids respond to different things. I love them and I can't wait to have my own someday!
And last but not least, I have had so much fun with mu husband this semester! It's different as we are transitioning into our own family and developing our own traditions but still being part of our two families. I just really love spending time with him and learning and growing together, which is what we do every day! We have been praying and fasting to know where to go after we graduate (April 2013 wooo) and we have developed a sure knowledge of the hand of God in our lives. I am grateful to be in a marriage were he is just as much a part of it as we both are.
And on a completely separate but totally related note, Reese and I got iphone's this semester! As you can see this has greatly improved the photographing of my life seeing as how 92.3% of the pictures in the post were taken on my new mobile device (I just calculated that number on my phone, it's just so so horribly convenient). It was a splurge, but at least we are loving them! Yolo right? Seriously I love that phrase. Usually in 1 of 2 situations. Let me give an example:
1) Should I eat that massive piece of double chocolate cake? Yolo.
2) Whoa! Watch your step, don't forget, yolo.
I'm going to be that lady still using it in 2020 when it beyond out! Whatever. Yolo. And to end this blog post I will add a picture of what I really truly want for Christmas (this picture doesn't contribute to the percentage posted above by the way);
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