About This Whole 2008 Election…
Saturday, November 1st, 2008I think I am visibly nervous. I wonder if people can tell.
I woke up this morning thinking of politics. If you haven’t heard, I really like the whole topic. I like talking about it, but hate talking about it with stupid people. Whenever I talk to a stupid person, we just get tangled up in that day’s headlines. After the conversation, I lose more faith in humanity and wallow a little bit more. I like talking more about world view, big ideas, the whole picture. Since I am so sensitive, much of my discussion is just a monologue on this blog. That’s probably not a bad thing.
I remember I was talking politics with a girl I used to work with. She said, “Well, aren’t you glad we went to Iraq?” I said, “Why would I be glad we went to Iraq?” She replied, “So we can get the terrorists.” Mind you, this is about four years after we discovered there was no threat from Iraq.
One thing that frustrates me is when people say, “I hate politics. All politicians are the same. They aren’t going to do anything different than anyone else.” That may be true, but what would we do differently? I mean, if I were trying to get elected, I would probably gather my base first and then change things up to go after the groups I need. I’m not a fool. I may have the best ideas in the world, but if I don’t get elected, what good are they? It’s why politicians pander.
A few days ago, I was frantically checking all the polls at many of the news sites. I recently decided that my heart couldn’t take it anymore. Any movement just freaks me out. I am not even sure I want to play this game anymore. It’s kind of like when you have to give a presentation in a class, but you haven’t prepared…you figure dropping the class altogether would be a heck of a lot easier. I’m sure many of us have been down that road.
I am starting to think that hiding in a hole until Tuesday isn’t such a bad idea. I am waiting for something to blow up or for us to find out about some horrible thing someone did. I feel so on edge.
I really was ok with both candidates until that magical moment I heard, “Hey folks, I’m just a regular old hockey mom who can relate to all you Joe six-packs out there.” Right after I experienced that, my soul fell on the floor. I thought I was trapped in some freakish dream. I believed with my whole being that it must be some sick joke, or at least a terrible accident. To me, that translated into, “Hey fellers, I’ll meet all you losers down at the Boar’s Nest in a half hour. The first round is on me.” I mean, seriously.
I’ll tell you what bothers me right now. I am bothered that John McCain went negative. I thought he was better than that. I truly did. Seeing the way he has handled himself has let me down. Also, after watching him for a while, I have come to the conclusion that he is going for points. It’s like he yells, “Ah ha!!!” after he comes up with a good line.
I am disappointed that Obama hasn’t really hit back hard. With all the petty things that have come out in this election, can’t someone with some spine stand up and say, “You know what? I don’t give a damn about where my aunt lives, THERE ARE PEOPLE DYING OUT THERE.” Let’s put this in perspective again.
I am annoyed with John McCain’s pick as vice-president. It was very transparent and if he loses, very foolish. It wasn’t thought out and I don’t appreciate that kind of action. This is our country after all.
I think Joe Biden needs to have a little more visibility. Maybe I am just a Joe six-pack, but I like the guy. I think he is smart and makes a lot of sense. I have to remember that I am not part of the campaign and polls dictate where these people go and what they do. Oh well.
Well, only two more days until election day 2008. I am going to stroll into the polling place on Tuesday and vote down the party line. Until then, I will silently think about what coulda been, shoulda been and was.
