November Cannot Come Soon Enough

Can we PLEEASE move the voting day up to, say, February 4th? Please??? Because I'm completely positive that if I have to listen to the whole world debate which Republican candidate is a bigger loser (Newt) for 10 more months, I will blow my brains out. Oh wait. You say I only have to listen to them debate about the Republican front runners until the end of August? And then I get to hear them debate about which candidate for president is a bigger dill hole (Romney)? Oh joy.

P.S. On a more important note than the presidency of the United States, my computer just auto corrected "dillhole" to "dill hole." Who knew my iPad was so smart?!

Our New President

I'll admit it. I cried a little. I got choked up during Aretha's "My Country Tis of Thee." And it wasn't because of her hat. I find myself becoming more and more patriotic as I get older, less able to make it through the national anthem without shedding a tear or two. Maybe it isn't as much patriotism as senility coming on. Well, whichever, I was so touched and inspired while watching the Inaguration Ceremony this morning. I've never watched one before, certainly not in its entirity. I may have watched the Bible swearing part for one president or another, but I can't even recall who. But this ceremony was of so much interest to me that I even listened to the endless commentaries before and after the ceremony itself. Not only because I have such high hopes for Obama to be a president of integrity and principle, but also because this marks such a historical day for so many Americans who have felt that they lacked a voice in our politcal system and who now must feel that true equality will someday be available to all. I thought the introductery comments by Diane Feinstien were so apt. And I thought the invokation was inspired, though the delivery was a bit odd. And then Obama's speech itself...WOW. I can't imagine that anyone--Republican, Democrat, or other--didn't find that speech amazing. I hope that he can accomplish half of what he spoke of; it was a tall order, for sure. But I haven't seen a president in my lifetime speak with such conviction and sincerety. EVER. And I think he had that speech memorized. It didn't look like he was ever reading the telepromptor. Anyway, I was impressed. And I really do hope that God blesses and guides our new president. And I hope he turns out to be a great leader.

You know I hate to be serious on my blog; there are plenty of boring, sappy blogs out there if that's what you're looking for. But today I had to stop and say that I consider this a great day, a day that I'm proud to be American. It's really true. Our political process--where we can freely elect those who we feel will best carry out our wishes for our country, without fear of reprisal or punishment or death--is an amazing thing.

Porn Industry Seeks Federal Bail Out

I was just reading my sister Jennie's blog, and she had written about this ACTUAL headline. Read here and then tell me what you think.

Here, Here!

I'm not smart enough or funny enough to put my thoughts together on the topic of the federal bailout of banking greed while maintaining my usual level of flair and wit. So I'll leave it to Mrs.G, who did both perfectly...


Bail Out

(And before you think, Um...I'll skip ths one and move on to something funny, let me assure you that reading about the government really can be hilarious.)


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Man of the Year

This whole presidential thing is getting interesting. I don't know if I've been this interested in who becomes president the whole time I've been able to vote. I'm unaffiliated. Personally, I don't believe in 2-party politics. First of all, I don't think any one party can represent all of my opinions. Secondly, I think it's far more important to choose an honest, intelligent, down-to-earth person to hold an office than to choose a person just because of the party he is in. I voted for Clinton the first time I voted. I didn't vote for anyone the second time because I was digusted with the choices. I voted for Bush the next time and I voted for Ralph Nadar last time. And when it comes to local politics, I vote Democrat as often (or more) than I vote Republican. I'm pro-life, I'm neutral on the gay issue (as far as politics is concerned. I'm fine with monogomous couples having rights to health care no matter what their sexual preference. I'm not their bishop or God--those are the only people I think need to be concerned about their sex life), and I'm anti-gun. I think it's the federal government's job to set some rules and take care of some social programs, but it's also the government's job to get out of the way and let the people govern themselves on a local level as much as possible. So that explains why I can't choose one of the two main party options.

I think our government has gone horribly astray. I believe that the Constitution was an inspired document and that the government should be guided by it in all it does. I think many presidents and others have taken too many liberties with their position and made laws that they are not given any right to make by the Consitution. I beleive our taxes are more grievious than the ones the Nephites had in the Book of Mormon. I believe big fat-cat corporations run a lot more of the goverment than we'd like to believe. I'm almost to the point of believing in conspiracy theories and secret combinations. I could give you some intersting stuff to read on the subject. Let's just say I've taken the blue pill. But I also don't want to be some hysterial, suspcious, anarchist radical. I do believe government, righteous government, has its place. And that's why I think chosing a canditate with integrity, who honors his promises, who stays in touch with what the people want--not what he wants--is key. And so far, I believe the man for that job (and yes, it's a man) is Barack Obama. I've watched him on debates, interviews, even Oprah. And I really feel like he's sincere, honest, hardworking, very in touch with the people, and overall the best candidate there is. It might surprise some that I am not leaning towards Romney. Yeah, he's Mormon and maybe that makes him more honest than some of the others. But he is the opposite of in touch with the people. He's so plastic, so rehearsed. He's all politician. And he's a republican in a time when I want OUT of the war. So unless Hillary gets the democratic vote, you won't see me considering Romney. And you sure as heck won't see me supporting McCain. That's all we need--a military guy in office during a war-gone-wrong. There's no way he'll withdraw troops until they're all dead. So it looks like Obama's the man for me.

You might find this interesting, though...

http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/1734

Well, I guess we'll know in a few months how this will all play out. You may just see me changing my tune depending on who gets the democratic nomination. Check in after the November elections for the final vote!