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I’m going to take a break from writing about the pursuit of penises and focus on politics for a minute. It’s been consuming everything and I, just like everyone else, am having a hard time thinking about anything else. Don’t worry, I’m not going to bore you with a political rant, I’ll keep it short and sweet.

I’m voting for Barack. I was raised a Democrat. In the third grade, my class had a faux election and my dad encouraged me to vote for Michael Dukakis.

Here’s my concern, I don’t think Barack is going to win. I honestly don’t think this country of ours is ready for a black president. Before you start writing nasty things in the comments section, please hear me out.

I’ve been a victim and observed closet racism my whole life. Whether I’m watching a football game in New York City or hanging out in Iowa, I’ve heard way too many off-colored remarks about my race, African-Americans and other ethnicities.

I’ve driven past homes adorned with Confederate flags that are merely hours away from New York City.

My friends attend dinner parties with hoity toity people and hear the most ignorant remarks about the possibility of Barack becoming our president.

Pundits on TV discuss how minorities are going to come out in droves to vote in November. Guess what? I know way too many Latinos who cannot vote because they are illegal residents. I’m trying to educate my other friends on registering to vote since they aren’t aware that you have to register in order to vote. It scares me!

I live in New York City aka blue country. Barack is our God and we worship him on a daily basis. But if you look outside of NYC you’ll see red, red and more red.

The other day, I had to listen one of my best friend’s fathers was singing the praises of the horrific Sarah Palin. “Vote for yo mamma! Not Obama,” he said with a laugh. I nearly died right then and there.

Yesterday, I was chatting with a lawyer who told me, “Bottom line: Americans wants to feel safe at night and they feel safe with McCain not Obama.” Yikes!

I hope I’m wrong. I hope I can regret writing this post. But this is how I feel right now, right here.

Un Abrazo Fuerte,

Lex

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