My head tells me that Romney is going to win today. There’s no way around it. My heart thinks Romney is going to win. But still there’s this nagging doubt, this horrifying dread that my fellow Americans are all lunatics and that Obama is going to win so that he can completely tear apart the fabric of this country. What? You expected him to get it done in just four years?
I’m honestly thinking about going to the movies tonight while the election results drip in. I’m thinking something mindless like watching Liam Neeson concuss foreigners.
I’ll let Pat fret and worry over each new drip of information and misinformation from the media. I don’t think I can. Too much hangs in the balance. I’ll wait until I just hear the results in one quick hit. Romney wins. Or Obama wins. No horse race. No rumors.
I’ll vote today. I’ll pray today. And then I’ll watch Liam Neeson punch people in the throat and eat a tub of popcorn. With my phone off.
November 6, 2012 at 11:59 am
I can identify with the feeling … And I'm not an American. Liam Neeson isn't either, by the way. Praying for the good result.
November 6, 2012 at 12:18 pm
I saw that movie. Yeah, watching bad guys who feel entitled to hurt good guys instead get their butt kicked would be perfect for today.
November 6, 2012 at 3:01 pm
I have been waiting for this day for a long time. I have the same feelings you do that I think Romney will win, but have a nagging doubt for so many reasons. I just keep this Test of Fire video in mind, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiG9NMkPhus&feature=plcp to remind me of what we are fighting for and I will be praying the rosary as I stand in the long lines at my polling place with all the supporters of everything we detest.
November 6, 2012 at 3:03 pm
With Romney in our hearts, the work for liberty and freedom will have begun. Let the work begin.
November 6, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Your first paragraph says exactly how I feel- It should be a landslide but….?
Thank you for all you do to defend our faith and our freedom.
Praying…
Maria
November 6, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Praying here and, appropriately, fighting a nasty virus with my husband and kids at the same time. Gives us something to offer up with prayers, though.
A movie sounds good! All we've got here is _Johnny English Reborn_ and an assortment of kid-friendly family flicks.
God bless all of you, and God help our country!
November 6, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Agreed. Went to Mass and more than double the number of people of the usual Tuesday. Now, I'm watching HGTV and embroidering an Agnus Dei for our chapel in gold. Jesus is and He wins!
November 6, 2012 at 5:33 pm
I will be going to Mass in a few hours. If I had my druthers, though, I'd probably spend the day huddled under blankets eating junk food. I'm a nervous wreck.
November 6, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Like ur idea Matt, always like good or bad news in one quick shot. Then I deal with the results. Think Liam Nelson.kicking butt will keep my bp down til its time. Leaving phone in car so I'm not tempted to let my buttery fingers peek. oh, Went to a #TLM this am allowing me to see things clearly. Thx for u and Pat's terrific job and hard work on this election coverage…God love u, Sofia
November 7, 2012 at 2:16 am
Well, it's 9:13 pm, I don't know and I don't want to know until tomorrow. Went to Church last night and again tonight for holy hours, plus regular daily Mass. Liam Neeson as Hannibal Smith in The A-Team is my current favorite, but I spent the day (on vacation) cleaning which is the greatest penance I can do.
November 7, 2012 at 3:57 am
I've prayed for months. Tonight, I watched reruns of good-old-day tv shows, but then I made the mistake of turning the channel and ended up seeing election returns. I am horrified that so many voters remain mesmerized by the president. Now I'm going to go climb in bed with my Rosary, pull the covers over my head, and pray. At this point there's nothing I can do; it's in God's hands. I'm thrilled with His long-term plans; I'm fearful for what humans will do to each other in the meantime – not so much for myself, but for my young adult son's generation.