I’ve been trying my best to ignore this election. I don’t watch much TV these days so I’ve been pretty successful at it. Of course though with all of the history being made during this election its almost impossible to avoid talking with people about it. I studied politics in college and they used to be an interest of mine. As a result, people often ask what I think about what’s going on. I also happened to be watching TV tonight and got sucked into an MSNBC special on each of the candidates. I decided to share what I think about all the happenings thus far.
1. If you were a Hillary supporter and you are going to vote for John McCain because you are pissed of that she lost the ticket then you are pretty much an idiot. Think about why you supported Hillary in the first place. Is Obama really going to be all that different from where she stood on the issues? Is it really worth another four years with the republican party after seeing where the country has gone under their leadership in the last eight? Remember, we’re not just voting for the person, we’re voting for what they stand for.
2. If you are Massachusetts resident and one of those people who tells me that you don’t vote, and that you are not voting this year as well, then you are also an idiot. There are several important issues on the MA ballot this year, one of them being the decriminalization of marijuana. This is a major step in changing drug policies in this country for the better, and most of the people I talk to on a daily basis would benefit from being a part of that change.
3. I am not happy with McCain’s choice in a VP. Just because this person has a vagina does not mean that she is a feminist or that she stands for things that will do any good for this nation. I am saddened that a woman like her was chosen to run for the highest office a woman has ever held in this country. I demand more from the women in politics.
4. I have decided to support Barack Obama, and not in the “lesser of two evils” kind of way. I believe he does have what it takes to be a successful leader and that he has a well-rounded perspective of this country as a whole. I do believe that he will do his best to do what is best for this nation. He may not be successful, but he will try his best. Honestly, what more can we ask for but someone to truly try and keep our best interests at heart?
And that’s all I’ve got for now. Get your asses out there and register to vote! It does count and it does matter!!
I actually know a [male] friend who was a die hard Clinton supporter and now is in the McCain/Palin ticket.
I don’t know what to tell him. :/