Explain to me this: Obama’s pastor says some stupid shit, the Republicans attach Obama for it; Democrats say, rightfully so, that the pastor doesn’t represent Obama; Democrats dig up some stupid shit Sarah Palin’s pastor said and use it against here. Where is the logic in these arguments.
It’s similar to the Republicans attacking Obama for his lack of experience, and turning around and picking a VP that is just as green (if not even more so in my opinion). Granted much of this virollic argumentation is being done by those who support the respective candidates and not by the campaigns themselves, but can’t we agree that this sort of back and forth is anything but an honest and intellectual dialog?
What is equally frustrating are conversations that go like this: “Obama will raise your taxes!” Me: “Only if you are rich, really.” “Where did you hear that?!” “I read it on numerous reputable websites and magazines, not to mention I’ve actually heard Obama talk about what he wants to do with taxes.” “Well, you can’t believe everything you read.” WTF!?
Ok, so I’ve been out of the game for awhile, but this whole Sarah Palin thing has got me fired up and I’m ready to start writing. Until now, I wanted to try and keep this blog at least somewhat objective, but that format is changing. I spend my days immersed in Conservative-Republican bullshit, and I need a way to vent. Everyone knows most private political discussion can turned heated quickly if you don’t agree, and I like to avoid those. I like my friends who are conservatives, but I when I hear their false accusations and faux-rationals I want to punch them in the fucking face. So, this is now a blog to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Frankly, I get sick of politics. I get sick of watching the conventions. I get sick of the pseudo-journalism on the cable news networks. However, the reality is that I care about my country, and I care about it’s direction, so I am forced to pay attention.
Let me tell you a little about my political bend. In a nutshell, I am social progressive (liberal) and fiscally conservative. That is to say: I believe in human rights for everyone (including gays/lesbians); I don’t like pre-emptive war unless there is damn solid fucking evidence of an imminent attack; I think women should have the right to choose; I think government should stay as small as possible while still fullfilling its roll, protect the people (read national defense AND welfare), and not spend money it doesn’t have; I believe guns are for hunting only; and that nuclear could be a viable option in helping to solve the energy problem.
As you read this blog you will probably notice that I have a much more liberal bend than conservative, but I guess that’s the way it goes. I tend to identify more with the Democrats and get infuriated by the Republicans, but I still claim to be an Independent because there are an equal number of douchebags in each party.
