KEEPIN' IT REAL

As I watched President Obama on The Daily Show, I couldn't help but to acknowledge the fact that every thing seemed to revolve around the "battle" between Democrats and Republicans for political power.  My judgment may be a little clouded after writing a paper compairing the two parties websites and being frustrated with the bickering I saw.  To be honest, when I turn on the news, no matter what program, I like the "Party System" of this Country less and less.......and less.

The power of party affiliation is one of the most absurd concepts of politics I have ever seen.  Since when is casting a vote or taking a stance on an issue, simply to conform with party agenda, right, moral, or even democratic?  Shouldn't a political representative represent the people that voted them and not an organization of self proclaimed leaders?  I believe what the Republican Party claims when they say our government needs serious change, but they need to make just as many changes as the Democrats do!  No wonder their mascots are asses and elephants, two of the dumbest looking animals on the earth!

I guess what really did it for me was when I heard about Democratic politicians taking pride in voting against their own party, like the Senator from West Virginia putting a .308 slug in the Cap and Trade Bill.  Give me a break! Why do we even have parties?  I know it is a great way to raise campaign dollars, but is it really that important when it impedes democracy?  I will admit, I have no clue whatsoever on the issue of an alternative method. But is this really the best we can do?

Oh, and while we are at it, whats up with all of these ignorant,  incompetent politicians running for office and actually being allowed to do so ? You know who I am talking about.  Is this the best we, The FREAKIN' United States of America can do? Are these really, seriously the best and most qualified individuals we can produce to lead our country out of the hard times we find ourselves in? Think about it, Really!! 

 

The latest New York gubernatorial debate was, different to say the least.  This was no traditional debate where the two most favorable candidates face-off one on one about certain issues, but rather all parties with a candidate were represented.  Even this guy from the "Rent is Too Damn High" party, who has a unique personallity, and an "ex-maddam" who is the embodiment for all the reasons not to get botox. 

Other than the strange appearances of a few of the candidates, what is wrong with this open forum style of debate?  It is possible that the best person for the job does not associate with Democrats or Republicans. Shouldn't voters have the right to see all candidates given equal time with the most popular parties so their stance on issues may be heard?  Nowhere in the constitution does it specify the use of a two party system, yet we as a country have legitimized this system.  In regard to election candidates, I believe that all should be presented before the public for voters to draw their own conclusions as to which individual best represents them.  Isn't this basically what democracy is?  And by the way, rent is too damn high, not only in NY!

Number of Competitive House Races Doubles from Recent Years... SO???

We are in an election year, as most with a brain and actively living in the 21st century would know. And the media is hyping this as one of the most inportant elections in recent decades. Hold on, aren't ALL elections held in a democratic society of major concern? We, educated Americans, get that! I believe media outlets are placing far too much emphasis on who will have the majority in Washington after November and far too less on what they plan to do, whom ever wins. 

I stole the title of this post directly from an article in the New York Times http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/10/number-of-competitive-house-races-doubles-from-recent-years/?ref=politics. Don't we need competition? Is that not a major factor which defines us as a liberal democracy? I wish all elections in this country were as competitive as the ones to come. Competitive elections fuel a need and hopfully a want for knowledge on the public's behalf of what exactly is going on in our Country.

Christine Being Christine

Ep. 190: Sept. 24, 2010 Clip - Christine O'Donnell

Just when we thought Christine O'Donnell was in a hole with the "whitchcraft" thing, the hole became larger when HBO's Bill Maher vowed to show a clip of Christine from "Politically Incorrect" on his current show "Real Time" as long as she refuses to appear on the show.  The above clip is simply ridiculous!

This is a prime example of how the media can sneak up on you later in life, especially if you have no regard for self image, as O'Donnell clearly lacks.  It is obsurd when we realize that these are the people in contention for government positions, in OUR country! I hate to say it, but maybe a form of the Miranda Warning should be given to some of the idiots out there going on the record in regard to television and/or the press.  "You have the right to remain silent, really it's ok. You have the right to shut the **** up and not say a word. You can ask for advise as to if you should speak or not, but if you have to ask, just dont say anything! Whatever you say can and more than likely be used later in life, if the opportunity presents itself, to bring shame on you and undermind any task set before you!" Something simple like that.  People need to realize that in today's age of technology, you can't just say anything you please. The Assistant District Attorney of Michigan is another prime example of what I am now referring to as "Political Ignorance".  The defamatory remarks he made toward the University of Michigan Student President were just uncalled for.  Why individuals put themselves in these kind of situations is beyond sane comprehension. Are these people the best we can do for political office. I hope the answer is no!