When it comes to politics, I confess I’m relatively apathetic. Okay,
very apathetic. This really comes from a belief that I have the greatest influence on my success or failure, not the government. Before all you politics loving, red verses blue, 15 scrolling-bottom line watching, wannabe CNN pundit freaks rush to judge, I know the power the government has, particularly the President has, and mine is still greater when it comes to my life.
Regardless, I recognize the country, as a whole needs change- war, the economy, imminent energy crisis, social security- the problems are major and the list seemingly endless. Now that it’s 2008, let the countdown to begin to the end of one of the most storied (for all the wrong reasons of course) Presidencies in American history.
We all want change right? Sure, everyone is riding the “were for change” bandwagon real hard these days. But really, there is only one candidate that will bring change: Barack Obama.
As much as the democrats and republicans argue about policies and issues they are essentially the same; dishonest politicians interest in their own agendas. I don’t trust them at all which makes it easier to be apathetic to the whole thing. However, Obama is not your normal politician. He doesn’t sell out to special interest groups for the sake of large campaign donations. Ever wonder how the oil companies have done so well financially under Bush? Also, he runs a clean campaign, noting running to the media to rip the other candidates. When the other candidates try a low blow- he doesn’t even acknowledge it with a response. Cleary, he’s not here to bullshit with his colleagues (if their even worthy of being called that).
It makes me sick to watch some of the political bullshit on television where they tell us what the issues are. Do you realize that these are the same issues as in 2004 and in 2000? What does that say about our country? Obviously, nothing is getting fucking done in D.C? There is a reason for that.
There is no major policy change because there isn’t change in the people we elect. A Clinton or a Bush has occupied the White House since 1989- 19 years the same two families have yielded power in this country. Obviously, for change we need new ideas and new people. People who have had power for a long time are not concerned with change; they are comfortable with the way shits going. So instead of working for change, they focus on keeping others from getting power so they can keep theirs. Old money will always try to deter new money from gain power.
So to wrap up my political diatribe I want to leave you with one message. In November, don’t just get out and vote, make the right fucking choice too- so were not talking about the same shit four years from now.
This is the first of a new regular piece. I think will call it the "Evolution: Certified Dime Piece of the month." Do you think that is better than "Girls We'd Like to Sleep With."
