Get out (of work) and vote!

This is the newest message from Obama. Get out of whatever you're doing next Tueday and help him win. I guess Step 1 on the road to change is to avoid whatever responsibility you might have next Tuesday and do whatever you can to get yourself and others to vote for Obama.

The messages:

Vote next Tuesday!
...Admirable

Get out of work...
...Deplorable

Here's the ad: http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/dayoff

Why should the citizens of the US just put their lives on hold for a day just to vote him in? Let it be known I would be just as upset if McCain tried to pull this stunt...this is completely non-partisan. It kinda reeks of egotism and self-importance. In effect, his campaign is saying that working a phone bank or physically travelling to a battleground state is more important than your job/school day. Actually, that's exactly what they're saying. I wouldn't avoid work for McCain and I would hope few people would. Hell, I never even take sick days...

Another frustration stemmed from the tone - it said you can't 'make history' from your couch or while playing video games, which I agree with - who wouldn't? But then it says you can't make history from your job. Now, I don't think every single job in this country impacts history, but it definitely keeps the wheels turning and keeps us moving forward. I guess they're ok with half the country (his support according to polls) just pausing for a day.

I'm not suggesting the world will end if half the people didn't work/go to school for a day, but it's mainly the principle of the matter. It's not like someone's out there saying, "Ok, there's been a huge [insert natural disaster] and the area could really use your help. Please consider donating a day of your time to the people of this plight and let's work together to improve this situation blah blah blah." No, instead it's take a day off and help ME get elected.

It reminds me of an interview I heard about from a friend that aired on TV some time ago. The two opposing sides were represented as usual, but I don't know who they were. The Obama supporter made some statement to the effect of "Look at attendence numbers. Obama consistently attracts 15, 20, 25 thousand people at his rallys. McCain is lucky to draw half that." His implication of course was that Obama was obviously more popular with the American people and they're kicking ass. This attempt was foiled when the McCain supporter calmly interjected, "That's because McCain's supporters are at work."

'Nuf said.

I'll be working next Tuesday, but it won't keep me from voting. Where will you be?