I was talking to Apple last night about the election. (Note: Apple is Canadian but is very invested in this election.) I was telling her that I believe everyone has the right to their opinion and that I am willing to listen to other's opinions, I felt that my friends who support McCain have resorted to name calling. One accused me of "drinking the cool-aid" (OK. I do admit that it was really difficult not to respond with, "At least Obama's supporters know it's Kool-Aid, dumbass!") and another accused me of not understanding what I was doing to the country. Which, actually, I believe I'm doing the right thing for the country or else I wouldn't be doing it. (The general implication has been that I have bought into some Cult of Personality and that I am not even thinking of the issues.)

Apple said, "I haven't noticed that. Of course, I'm not friends with any McCain supporters, so there is that."