Something that has been on my mind borderline obsessively is the presidential election coming up. I’m sure this comes as no shock seeing is it is constantly rammed down our throats by the media. But the issue that has taken center stage in my mind is not the presidential candidates themselves but their running mates. Now, I have no certain party affiliation. I prefer to think of my self as a common senseitarian. Meaning that I vote by my personal beliefs, not those of some larger party. That being said, what exactly was John McCain thinking? I have a pet theory that he drew names out of a hat. It is the only thing that makes sense when considering his choice. Now, I know he was trying to please a lot of people by selecting her, but seriously? I think you could’ve done better Mr. McCain. I’m sure there are much stronger, more qualified women for the position.
Don’t get me wrong, I am all for women in power. But we need the right kind of women. Not gun toting former beauty queens who spew ignorance and don’t know when to stop having children (44’s kind of pushing it lady). In the time since her candidacy was announced she granted 3 interviews, 3. Joe Bidden has given something like 90(he sticks his foot in his mouth repeatedly, but he still gives them). Hm, wonder why they’re shutting her up? Probably because the woman doesn’t have an intelligent thought in her supposedly beautiful head. But the media is eating it up, or at least they were. They’ve kind of tired of Ms. Palin’s antics, and rightfully so. This is America, we still have free speech (sort of) and a right to interview someone that may one day end up president (McCain’s not looking in peak condition). But God forbid someone mentions her family life. That’s “personal”, not something up for discussion on the national stage. Because that’s what we did for Hilary, right? Now there was the right kind of woman. Smart, articulate, experienced; yet the media slammed her left and right. No family issues were off limits. Why should Sarah Palin have all this special treatment? She shouldn’t. As Americans we should not stand for it. But hey, look at what we’ve sat and watched happen for the past 8 years. Standing up for injustice hasn’t really been our strong point lately. It’s time to get out of that slump and demand equal treatment in this race. Because we cannot afford a repeat of the last 8 years. Something has to change, and it needs to be us.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
An Introduction to Who I Am, What I Stand For & Why I Would Like You to Read Me
I realized a few days ago that I have something to say, something that I would like more people than those just in my personal circle to hear. I have an opinion and I want the world to be aware of it, just as I want to be aware of the opinions of others. I believe that in open communication we can achieve peace. That being said I have a few things I would like to make clear before I start writing this and having it read. That being:
A) I will not preach to or at you. The purpose of this is to share my opinions, and they may not necessarily be correct. That’s why it’s called an opinion. I reserve the right to not be judged if in return I do not judge you.
B) I realize that I have led an extremely sheltered life. Being 19 and living in one place in Ohio my entire life, my life experience is almost nonexistent. But, that does not mean I do not know what I am talking about or that I do not have the right to talk about some things. I am always open to hearing about your experiences as they pertain to certain subjects I may mention. I am always open to the advice of those wiser and more worldly than myself.
C) I encourage whoever reads this blog to leave comments, even if it is just read in passing. I am truly interested in what people have to say.
Reading this over it seems to me that I might come off as a little egotistical. Why should you particularly care what I think? Well, maybe you don’t. But as I stated before I believe that in open communication peace can be achieved. So, give me a chance. What have you got to lose?
A) I will not preach to or at you. The purpose of this is to share my opinions, and they may not necessarily be correct. That’s why it’s called an opinion. I reserve the right to not be judged if in return I do not judge you.
B) I realize that I have led an extremely sheltered life. Being 19 and living in one place in Ohio my entire life, my life experience is almost nonexistent. But, that does not mean I do not know what I am talking about or that I do not have the right to talk about some things. I am always open to hearing about your experiences as they pertain to certain subjects I may mention. I am always open to the advice of those wiser and more worldly than myself.
C) I encourage whoever reads this blog to leave comments, even if it is just read in passing. I am truly interested in what people have to say.
Reading this over it seems to me that I might come off as a little egotistical. Why should you particularly care what I think? Well, maybe you don’t. But as I stated before I believe that in open communication peace can be achieved. So, give me a chance. What have you got to lose?
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