First Halloween,then Election Day
I am so tired of the political TV ads. They are really nasty this year. And I throw so much over sized glossy card stock into recycling it's ridiculous. I'm so glad it's about over. I have the ringer off the phone and the machine picking up (so yesteryear of me), and still they leave these long-assed messages. Shut up, already! I have VOTED!!
And there's another thing I just don't understand. Even from young voters, I don't get it. How can we elect a President, of either party, who comes into an office that is mired in chaos, being embroiled in not one, but two wars, with an economy that is on the verge of collapse, a national debt that was at its highest in history, to just name a few of the bigger problems that were facing us in November 2008, and expect the new president with the new administration, to get up to speed and learn ALL of the things that WE THE PUBLIC DO NOT KNOW, and solve all these (and more) problems in less than two years? Those are some seriously unrealistic expectations,
DO NOT KID YOURSELF - John McCain, a man whom I once had great respect for, could not have stopped the speeding freight train that was barreling its way towards the White House. in 2008. The Banks were on the very precipice of collapse, due to their own greed, which was something that NO PRESIDENT could allow. They HAD to be bailed out.
Politics aside, do you really think ANYONE could have fixed this country from where it was teetering in 2008 to one that is financially stable and thriving today? Really? After the worst recessionary depression ever?? Really??
Congress, all of it, has been playing fast and loose with politics. They are getting some things passed, but precious little, really. WHY? WHAT IS TO BE GAINED BY BEING OBSTRUCTIONIST? Are half of our representatives really for the wealthy, and the other half for the disenfranchised? REALLY???
Do we really think the wars are about catching Osama bin Laden? Still?? Really? Wasn't executing Saddam Hussein enough to slake our thirst for blood? He was a bad, bad man. Will you sleep better at night if we manage to kill bin Laden? Yes? What then about all those he has trained to hate America? Will we ever be safe? I think not. Extremists will always be out there. They are hiding under your bed. They are crouching in your bushes. They are sabotaging your transit systems. Not just tonight, but forevermore. You had better keep your eyes peeled.
And do not forget. Whoever is elected Tuesday - they also will not be able to fix these problems. The problems require clear thinkers to sort them out. Clear thinkers do not come equipped with agendas to fulfill. They come with open minds and willing hearts to tackle the problems one at a time.
That is all. I'm tired now, or perhaps I'd have more to say. You can disagree if you like; I won't get mad at you. I welcome your feedback. I may not respond to it, but I still welcome it.
That is all.
On a lighter note,
As I said yesterday, I am all ready for Halloween. This is the FIRST year I haven't opened a bag of candy yet. Yay me. But after tomorrow, all bets are off. I have a sweet tooth, and I do not seem to gain weight over the holiday season, meaning, from Halloween to the New Year.
Good Night, TTYL, and Be Well,
Yep.
ReplyDeleteThe amount of outside money that has been pumped into our WA Senate race alone is mind boggling.
I'm not encouraged for the future.
Hi, Webster, Preaching to the choir here! I totally agree with what you say! I'm also putting a post in on Tuesday about my own frustration!
ReplyDeleteOK, how do you NOT gain weight while eating sweets? I'd like that secret!!
Peace,
Muff
You crack me up Webster! Just love your shut up sign.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I started eating Halloween candy last night, Hubbers has just gone out to get some more.
Cheers,
Karen
Donna, Between Dino and Patty I just want to say Shut the Fuck Up already.
ReplyDeleteMuffie, Can't wait to hear you take on all this. As for the weight, I don't know. Maybe because I'm already fat and have reached my limit. HA.
Karen, the bag has just this moment been opened. The basket is staring at me from across the room. Good thing it takes strong motivation to get me up and moving. Besides, I need another cup of ... COFFEE.
Thanks for commenting. Happy Halloween!
Love the sign!
ReplyDeleteI tried to watch tv last night but the Christmas ads and the political ads were so numerous that I gave up.
Many folks today expect instant gratification. Problems solved in television series time.
We get the best government money can buy. Scary, no?
ReplyDeleteSeems like most people don't see the obvious - I agree with you completely!
ReplyDeleteI agree about the blah, blah, blahs of the election. I can't stand it (well, now it's over), except for the blah, blah, blahs about who won and what they'll do!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit...and kind words about my vinyl floor!!
Please, visit again!!!
Jan
It'll be a relief for all the media and politicians to settle down now and get back to business!
ReplyDeleteSo the leader of the GOP says he wants to ensure Obama is a one-term president. I think there are other things he needs to work on, personally.
ReplyDeleteI like what Karen said. I too am not encouraged for the future.
1st Jan - I hate politics. It frustrates me that our president was elected in large part by a young vote. And we all know the young want instant gratification.
ReplyDeleteZoomer, CM, and 2nd Jan - Yes, yes, and you're welcome, I come by all the time.
Joanne, It'll take a few more days. WA'a Senate race is 50/50.
Anne, at least he said what he felt. I suppose it was an honest statement, and that's a good start. Right? [my bar is set really, really low]
Thanks for coming by and leaving your comments. I guess politics brings out the bedbugs.
Hi Webster,
ReplyDeleteI'm coming over from Absolutely Narcissism.
Of course I'm not going to cuss you out on my blog. You are absolutely right, i should have said something to those ladies, and I didn't. Shame on me.
I give you a lot of credit for calling me out.
I haven't read your latest post because I suspect you are too smart for me. I couldn't keep up to your intelligence.
Hi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI think it's interesting that you chose to respond to a comment I made on your blog over here on my blog. Even though you gave me credit for calling you out, you didn't even do me the courtesy of reading my blog because you think I might be too smart for you! Is that sarcasm, or absolutely narcissistic? I hope my peeps appreciate it.
Oh, and Sandra, I'm going to post your response (or try to unless you stop me) over on your blog, because that's where it belongs.
ReplyDeleteBe well.
amen!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you- our country is a mess and I don't think anyone will have an easy time running it...dem or rep...
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more, all those nasty ads! EESCH! (BTW LOVE the soldier and his motto)
ReplyDeleteLOL, I KNOW you have more to say.
Ok Webster, I put my insecurities about my lack of knowledge about American politics aside, and dove into your brilliantly written post (You are a great writer, absolutely no sarcasm.)
ReplyDeleteAs previously mentioned, I know very little of American politics, but I don't understand why some Americans are going on about the fact that Obama hasn't "done anything." He's been there two years. Did it not take many years to get to the recession? Was it not the last president who did this in 8 years?
BTW maybe you are right, maybe Devon Perri was making a euphemism, but if he was, again, it went way over my head. But thanks for taking the high road! ;)
Diane, I am SO glad the ads are over. I usually feel that the less said about politics the better, but I got fed up. Really.
ReplyDeleteSandra, thanks for coming back to read my entry. I'm not a very good writer, I just got on a roll. Really.
I mean, how many times can one use really in an entry? It was almost as often as seriously is used on Gray's Anatomy. Really!
I'm late to the party but so agree with you on this one.
ReplyDeleteYou go girl!
jj