We are too over confident at DU

[meadowlark5]

20. I remember last time I was so nervous and worried I was a wreck

I was certain the American people couldn't bring themselves to vote for a black man. It was a huge variable that had never been in a presidential election before so I was really worried for a McCain/and especially Palin presidency.

I am not as worried this time, although I probably should be because of the shit happening with voting in Florida and Ohio. But I have decided to not think about the possibility of a Romney presidency like I allowed myself to do with McCain/Palin in 2008. In the end, it did no good for me to fret the way I did last time. My fretting and worry had no effect on the electorate. I did what I could, I made calls and donated money and all the worrying in the world wasn't going to influence the voters on my part.

So I am going to allow myself to feel optimistic this time. If I am blindsided, then that's what will happen. But at least this past month hasn't been filled with worry and fear because my emotions only hurt me and don't have any influence on other people's vote and the election outcome