Tomorrow is election day here in the good old US of A. I know who I am voting for, and no I’m not going to tell you, but just in case you aren’t educated on the issues that are important I thought I would help you out. You all know that I don’t do politics here, but electing a President is kind of a big deal and I want to make sure you all are up to speed on the topics that matter. When trying to decide exactly what topics I should address, I knew I needed to take it to the people. I needed to ask those who are here for the long haul, those who this election will have a huge impact on. After some serious thinking I knew just where I needed to go. I went to Kindergarten.
I couldn’t think of a more honest group to poll, so I asked them one simple question and here are some of my favorite responses, complete with illustrations:
What a wonderful idea! It doesn’t matter what party you belong to, this is one platform I can get on board with. Time to end all the name calling and hatred and just “be kind”. How did five year olds get to be so smart?
Oh boy, how would you narrow it down? So many options, so many things that need to be done.
I would elect this kid in a heartbeat. Wouldn’t it be great if our politicians actually communicated openly and honestly with the people that elected them? These kids get it I tell you.
Yet the thought of these five and six year olds wanting to help gives you hope for the future!
I love this idea! When all else fails…EAT! Give yourself brain food and support the local economy all at once. Not to mention that so many problems seemed to be easier to solve over a nice plate of spaghetti or a nice big steak. Seems like something that a President should consider doing on a regular basis.
Chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin. Well, maybe not the oatmeal raisin, but cookies are good. Maybe these kids are on to something. Let’s sit down over some cookies and milk and get something done!
At the end of the day, what really matters is to VOTE. Take some inspiration from these kids and really think about what is important to you. While it may not be handing out cookies, saving animals, or how to save the world, we all need to really search inside ourselves. Educate yourself on the issues that matter to you and make an informed decision based on your own beliefs. We can all make a difference, it doesn’t matter if you are Republican, Democrat, or Unaffiliated. If you don’t vote you don’t let your voice be heard, so if you haven’t done so already be sure to VOTE!!
*This is in no way meant to take sides, so please comment nicely and keep them neutral. I appreciate you all!*
Comments
Awesomeness. We should write you in.
I’d do it. I think I could manage
These kids are in tune with what’s happening, they’ve just simplified it. I love the idea of cookies and milk..how about serving some at the next Summit meeting? Just a thought..
Who knows, it could work??? Kids are so damn smart!
I am so torn between voting for the one who wants to go to the restaurant and eat and the one who wants to give people cookies. It will be a tough decision. (Love this one, my frand)
I love me some cookies. Not as much as I love you, but I still love me some cookies.
Out of the mouths of babes, come some of the best ideas i have ever heard. Lets all sit down have some spaghetti and cookies and milk for dessert and get things done. Children are so precious.
Let’s do it. I bet some stuff would get done and fast!
Simple and honest…the way it should be, the way I wish it could be. Thanks for sharing! xoxo
Thanks for reading! Kids are smart I tell ya!
I’d like to vote one of those kids in as president… they seem to have the right idea
I think they are on to something. Not only do they learn from us, but we could sure learn a thing or two from them.
I often think my daughter would make an awesome President.
I often think that about my own kids! Who knows what might happen!!
Because everything we needed to know we DID learn in kindergarten.
Amen to that!!!
TARA FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE YOU!!!!!!!
I don’t think voting really matters, not that I don’t vote. There are so many corrupt leaders in government, even if you start out as a morally conscientious elective, you don’t always have the power to change things. It’s a majority rule. Of coarse, they are going to vote to give themselves pay raises, they are going to choose legislation which benefits their futures, not ours. Trickle down effect, my ass…. I think humanity’s future, not just Americans’ future, is in serious distress. And voting tomorrow won’t save it.
You make me happy. So did this. Thank you.
And oatmeal raisin is offensive. I agree.
The most offensive of all cookies, except anything with coconut. Thank you for taking the time to read, you have been in my thoughts my friend!
This was so cute! If only another one said hand out rv’s that group of kindergarteners would have fixed hunger and homelessness…this is the kind of political post I love!
Thanks my dear!!! RV’s…that is genius.
Yes, I think the kids have it down and we should listen to them. Maybe that’s why I’m taking my 4yo son with me to vote tomorrow to make sure I get it right. And it wouldn’t hurt to come away with a funny blog story either I suppose.
I know you can come up with something
I love taking my kids to vote, let them see the process! Thanks for reading and good luck!
LOVE THIS! I’m with Katy…Tara for President! You have my vote! xoxo
Together we could do great things my friend!
My daughter who’s almost 6 did this Friday in kindergarten and put on her sign ” stop people from fighting and just be kind to each other- plus smile”
Love this age, we could all learn a thing of two from them most of the time! Thank you for this it’s perfect!!
This is one of my favorite posts. I’m inspired to do this with the boys today, and then put it in a little “time capsule” so that they can read their ideas in about 10 years. Thanks!
they are better little problem solvefrs than we are! no clouded judgement! greaat post T
We were all kindergartners at one point. So what happened to our optimism, our clear-sightedness, our ability to get things done? Did we lose the vision because our role models failed to deliver?Are we even willing to get out there and be part of the solution? Who will teach these kids to hang onto their simplicity if we cannot?