Just curious as to who everyone is supporting in 2008 and where you are from. Not really looking for a debate on the candidates since that would be better in another thread.

As for me I am from North Carolina and I support Senator Barack Obama.

I think this speaks to the bigger issues that we will face in this new century. In the 20th century it was civil rights that was the large legal issue to be decided but I truly feel in this century it will be the extent of civil liberties and privacy.

^^ Carolina? Well I will try not to hold that against you!

President Bartlet on The West Wing

BTW a number of good choices already listed.

The East Carolina Pirates here.

Canes fan here.

Alabama

I must say I had my doubts going into the year how this team might do but I do believe that they are for real. GO PACK GO!

Seems to me that it creates a very slippery slope in terms of civil liberties.

I only really talked about myself in the context of explaining my problem. But I think I am a good listener, I would much rather have a good conversation than just ramble on about myself (then again I could be accused to that right now the more I think about it haha.)

That was my point too, it is not just the field I am in but any kind of work when one thinks about it.

I can honestly say my post was not to draw attention to myself but to seek advice. I guess the gist of my question is how does one juggle the demands of their career and at the same time work on having a meaningful relationship. I would much rather someone get to know me based on who I am as a person as opposed to what I do.

My problem is I feel at times my career seems to create a barrier for me in terms of dating. I am actively involved in politics at the local and state level here in North Carolina and while I love the work that I do I am beginning to feel that it is a burden when it comes to dating. Certainly my career takes up a good bit of my time but often when I meet someone they seem to shy away or be intimidated by what I do. I understand that not everyone is interested in politics and all that comes with it but at times it is if I am defined more by what I do than who I am. It is quite frustrating and I thought I would throw this out there for any advice that anyone might have. I guess this is just part of the realization that career achievements and personal success are somewhat lacking without someone to share them with in the good times and bad.

New here so I wanted to say hello to all and look forward to meeting some new people on here.