Can't wait for this election to be over

Admittedly, this is the first time that I have really followed politics.

In years past, I felt that my vote truly didn’t matter. Especially, after I saw Al Gore win the popular vote yet still lose the election. But, over the course of the last few years, my views and thoughts have changed. I thought about the many struggles and sacrifices my ancestors went through so that I could be afforded this opportunity.

I was very proud of the fact that I stood in line a couple of weeks ago and cast my first vote. And even after voting, I have continually tried to stay abreast of all the issues.

But, it has really become exhausting. I’ll be happy when we get through this election and we can move on and hopefully heal some of the wounds caused during these campaigns.

What I have witnessed during this political season is that it has brought out the very best and worst of us all. While, it is encouraging to see all the people who are energized and feel that they need to vote, it has been distressing to see all the divisiveness and hate.

And, what has tickled me the most about both candidates is the staggering amount of money they have used during their respective campaigns. It has just been an inordinate amount. Especially, when you consider the fact that we are going through such harsh economic times.

In truth, it has become overkill for both parties. I would like to believe that by now pretty much everybody who has not voted knows who their presidential candidate is. It would be nice if they would both give their closing arguments, so to speak, and just relax.

Let the chips fall were they may.

Apparently, that is not going to happen. As a matter of fact, they are both doing the opposite and ramping up their efforts. I heard that, in Georgia, McCain is starting to run robo-calls – hopefully, I don’t receive one. Obama is starting to run ads in Arizona. And, they will both be interviewed on Monday Night Football.

The unfortunate thing is that neither of them is saying anything new at this point. They are just regurgitating the same messages. We all know that Obama feels that McCain will continue on the path of President Bush. And, McCain feels that Obama is a socialist and is not prepared to be President.

They’ve both made their point. Enough is enough. At least I think so.

Tuesday can’t get here fast enough.

The Wizard has spoken.