It's Not Like Hillary CRIED
Okay, so I'm a little late, but I finally went to watch what everyone's been talking about. What's the big fucking deal, people? Nothing wrong with getting a bit verklempt now and then. I'm much more comfortable voting for someone who is so passionate about our country that she gets a little choked up discussing it than some guy who resorts to using Oprah to bring him votes.
Hey wait, let's talk about that. If you're dumb enough to vote for a guy because someone who has high ratings, a magazine, and a school where kids can go to get abused, endorses him, please let me know. I'd hate to be voting for you for anything. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with Obama. Though I've heard he's not much for gay marriage, and the San Franciscans (and the gays, I suppose) will be pleased to know they've got my support (I was kind of 'eh, whatever' about it before moving here). Just saying, ease up on the Oprah train. If we're judging solely on celebrity endorsement, I'd respect Obama more if he were on the Jon Stewart train.
I truly think you should have to take a test to be allowed to vote. It should be a test that measures critical thinking more than how much you know about political parties or government. Though you should know the basics of that also. Hmmm... I should make up a quiz...
The popularity contest is pathetic. People thought Al Gore was too wooden. He came across as stiff and uncomfortable. I totally agree he didn't come across well. But years later I saw him explaining global warming and he was great. Totally excited and passionate and looked like a different man.
I bet that now a lot of people are wishing they'd voted for Al Gore. Why can't those people see that they're about to make the same mistake with Hillary? You don't NEED to think you'd like to have her over for dinner, or go shopping with her. You only need to think she would be able to run our country well, and represent our country well.
Let's face it - the majority of America? Not presidential material. No offense. I know the six readers of this blog are very intelligent and charismatic. But most people would not be capable of being the next POTUS. So why do you think you'd be able to RELATE to someone who could be?
For what it's worth, every time I've heard of someone in New York having run into Hillary "around town" they have liked her. They have talked with her and walked away liking her. Maybe that just doesn't translate well on tv. Maybe she needs less starch in her suits. But so fucking what? Why is everyone focusing on all the wrong things?
What freaks me out is that I don't think I'm all that smart OR knowledgeable. And yet I'm shocked at the reasons I hear from people on why they will or won't vote for different candidates. If I'm not that smart, and people are even dumber than I am, where the hell is the hope for this country??
Remember the part of Good Will Hunting when Robin Williams asks Matt Damon if he feels alone? When I think about things like what I wrote in the above paragraph, I feel very alone.
Hey wait, let's talk about that. If you're dumb enough to vote for a guy because someone who has high ratings, a magazine, and a school where kids can go to get abused, endorses him, please let me know. I'd hate to be voting for you for anything. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with Obama. Though I've heard he's not much for gay marriage, and the San Franciscans (and the gays, I suppose) will be pleased to know they've got my support (I was kind of 'eh, whatever' about it before moving here). Just saying, ease up on the Oprah train. If we're judging solely on celebrity endorsement, I'd respect Obama more if he were on the Jon Stewart train.
I truly think you should have to take a test to be allowed to vote. It should be a test that measures critical thinking more than how much you know about political parties or government. Though you should know the basics of that also. Hmmm... I should make up a quiz...
The popularity contest is pathetic. People thought Al Gore was too wooden. He came across as stiff and uncomfortable. I totally agree he didn't come across well. But years later I saw him explaining global warming and he was great. Totally excited and passionate and looked like a different man.
I bet that now a lot of people are wishing they'd voted for Al Gore. Why can't those people see that they're about to make the same mistake with Hillary? You don't NEED to think you'd like to have her over for dinner, or go shopping with her. You only need to think she would be able to run our country well, and represent our country well.
Let's face it - the majority of America? Not presidential material. No offense. I know the six readers of this blog are very intelligent and charismatic. But most people would not be capable of being the next POTUS. So why do you think you'd be able to RELATE to someone who could be?
For what it's worth, every time I've heard of someone in New York having run into Hillary "around town" they have liked her. They have talked with her and walked away liking her. Maybe that just doesn't translate well on tv. Maybe she needs less starch in her suits. But so fucking what? Why is everyone focusing on all the wrong things?
What freaks me out is that I don't think I'm all that smart OR knowledgeable. And yet I'm shocked at the reasons I hear from people on why they will or won't vote for different candidates. If I'm not that smart, and people are even dumber than I am, where the hell is the hope for this country??
Remember the part of Good Will Hunting when Robin Williams asks Matt Damon if he feels alone? When I think about things like what I wrote in the above paragraph, I feel very alone.
Labels: New York State of Mind, Overthinking, People watching, Potential Depth
posted by Green at 1/08/2008 10:30:00 PM
9 Comments:
Hi Green,
all your thoughts on people's reasons to vote or not vote for a certain candidate (or party) are totally true over here (Germany) as well. I am often astounded at how weird people think (or rather how they manage to not think). But hey, a democracy makes sure that people get the government they deserve.
I love Hillary, by the way! I was so happy when I saw this morning that she won New Hampshire.
They should give a similar test before being allowed to breed. I've given up hope for things getting better. My highest hope is for things to get worse at the slowest rate possible.
I couldn't agree more!! And also with Sillyak; amen!
Nail on head G. It never fails to amaze me how many stupid folks inhabit the U:S. (and everywhere else). Stoo-pid. Go Hill!
Btw, am in Paris, and even though I've never met you, I'm pretty sure it'd suit your fancy, Like, a lot.
Remember who our dumb governor is. Popularity and catchphrases seems to win out every time. Good catchphrases, that is. I'm talking to you, Walter "Where's the Beef" Mondale.
I always vote for the blackest guy, so this will be my first presidential vote since 1992 when i voted for Clinton.
Don't forget Whitewater, Green.
Hmm, I dislike Hilary for her dirty politics, Whitewater, dirty smear campaigning, flip flopping positions, etc. I don't care about her emotional displays one way or the other.
Barack many people have accused of being uncharismatic in the debates. But so far I've liked the positions he's presented. He hasn't resorted to negative campaiging. Is him going on Oprah any worse than Bill Clinton going on the Tonight Show and playing his Sax? It's all about presenting a side of you that people can connect with.
I like that Barack represents the hope of change and the closest thing we'll see these days to an independent. Hilary despite her outsider image of a female candidate is much part of the old boy network as any career politician.
I'm still mourning the concession of Bill Richardson, who actually tracked about 90% of my "issues". And undecided about Hilary/Obama.
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