Hey yo! My dad is okay…out of the hospital. Will need chemo then surgery, though. Bleh to that.
You may have noticed that there’s an election tomorrow. Just possibly. In spite of my infrequent humorous shots at our current president, no one (rightfully) attaches “political pundit” to my name. But it’s a pretty important election, especially after the shitball that has been the last few years.
The first woman VP or the first (half) black president in history. Either way we go, a first is to be had. That historic ticket will shape the path of the Iraq war and it’s 10 billion/month price tag. The path out of the current economic crisis. The path to dealing with our energy dependence.
There’s a lot of weight resting on the shoulders of whoever emerges out of tomorrow the “winner”. I don’t envy Obama or McCain that responsibility. And it’s a whole world’s worth.
Does Obama’s message of hope and change work risking putting one of the least experienced (executive-experience wise) ever in the White House? Is McCain’s age (and the risk of having the equally neophyte Palin a McCain health issue away from running the country) a risk?
I don’t pretend to know the answers to all those questions, and this space has never been a forum for genius. (Except in the area of battle rapping. Muhahaah!). Here’s what I can tell you:
The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Maybe Obama’s got the answers…maybe he’s an inexperienced hack that will screw things up in new and interesting ways, or maybe (most likely) he’ll fall somewhere in-between - solve some issues, mess up others, but in general at least get the ball rolling in a positive direction.
With McCain…we know what we’re getting. A career politician that has broken ranks a few times but is mostly loyal to the base and GOP party. Unlikely to rock many boats once he’s in the big chair. In fact, he’s already stated that he plans to continue several of Bush’s current economic “trickledown” policies.
And that’s not gonna get it done. At least not in this humble scribe’s opinion.
Whether you agree or disagree, get out there and vote! See ya next time!
Comment by Ingrid's Little Angel
1 November 4, 2008, 5:29 pm o'clock |
First of all, please know I am pulling for your father. I don’t want to see anyone suffering or ill, especially when cancer is involved. Cancer has already left me with a hole in my heart and world that can never be filled.
Unless we see the ultimate case of Grand Theft America, we should be watching Obama win the election before the night is over. I’m not sold on Obama, but with him, we have a chance. McCain wins, and we’re dead. Eight years of George W. Hitler has pushed the world to the brink of collapse. McCain will give us four more years of the same.
I’m not sure we have four more months of this.
Furthermore, I cannot in good faith vote for someone who supports KKKalifornia’s proposition 8 (again, Butch, my thank you for voting NO on it), or who believes the solution to Iran is to give everyone there cancer.
Cancer is not funny. I didn’t think it was funny in June, and I really don’t think it’s funny now.
I am more sickened and stressed out over Prop 8, and these other “Ban gay marriage” initiatives infested American ballots today. I cannot believe the open display of hatred and hostility. I can’t motherfucking believe that we live in a country that’s supposed to be built on freedom and equality, and yet we treat gays like this without a care in the world. “We need to go into Iraq! We must liberate them!” WHO THE FUCK IS LIBERATING US?! WHERE’S OUR GODDAMNED FREEDOM?!
I had promised myself two months ago, after trying to drink away the pain of Ingrid’s passing, that I’d lay off the booze. Today, I can’t. There’s no way in hell I can make it through the election results sober. Not after the last eight years. Not facing the open hostility of these anti-gay propositions.
By the way. I’m going to finish this comment saying something I never thought I would say. Steve Young, I LOVE YOU! Thank you for opposing Prop 8. Thank you for proving all the stories about what a great and classy person you are are indeed true. Thank you for proving human rights mean more to you than walking in step with your misguided religious leaders.
Today, Steve, you are forgiven for being a 49er. THANK YOU.