As we get ready for the big night--we have to be prepared!!
This is your handy "Emergency Checklist" to help you get through the difficult day & night come Tuesday.
Of course, this is only a guide; you may want to add some items.
Let's follow it over the fold....
The obvious basics...
Working TV, perhaps 2; w/o Fox—Check.
Clicker with fresh battery---check
Working computer; dKos on one screen---check
Easy to read electoral map on one screen---check
List of poll closing times---check
Comfortable chair----check
A little wine---check
As the votes come in & projections start, some other things may become necessary.
Antacid pills----check
Aspirin---check
More wine---check
More antacid pills—check
Close doors & windows-too much yelling ---check
TV far enough away to prevent smashing---check
Razors & sharp objects locked up ---check
As the night wears on, maybe things brighten....
Cool shower to relax tension---check
Acknowledge prescence of others,such as wife, etc.---check
Look to see if Fox News is still on air---check
Ignore comments of Brokaw---check
Marvel at Chuckie T & his map---check
Long for the days of Russert and his chalkboard--check
As it looks good for Barack....
Find popcorn. Reddenbacker is best---check
See that champagne is chilled--check
Open windows and listen for positive sounds----check
Tell John King to get his map updated---check
Smile as you see Keith & Rachel smiling--check
If the final numbers gets to 270+.......
Pop that cork; drink a Toast to America; and listen to the sound of relief through-out the land!!! And hug that significant other next to you!!
Hopefully; Our National nightmare will be over!!!!