Am I the only one worried?
I usually don't post about politics. But I've just got to ask... am I the only one worried about the state of the Democratic party? Dems have spent an awfully long time in a polarizing battle between two candidates, and I worry there's not enough time to devote to rallying the troops behind the one who actually gets the nomination. That's the problem with polarization... in this case, it might leave an important chunk of people saying, "meh..."
I haven't been worried about all the folks who say, "If [Obama/Hillary] doesn't get the nomination, I've voting for McCain!" Because people don't do that, it's just posturing. It takes effort to actually defect. It takes no effort whatsoever to not bother voting. Do I hope people support the Dems, no matter what? Yes. But I have to admit, there's a darkity-snarkity little corner of my mind that says, "My choices are a Republican or a Baptist? Urg."
Don't get me wrong, I'm not really anti-Obama. He seems like a nice guy. But I'm an analytic, logical person. I am not an idealist, and am incapable understanding idealists. And in high school, I never saw the sense in pep rallies. I have a great mistrust of rhetoric, I don't care how pretty he can talk. I need more of a rallying cry than, "ZOMG, CHANGE!!!" It's nice that he's tried to tone down his religious connections, but that's not enough. I believe he could be a good president if surrounded by well-chosen people. I'm hoping he chooses a running mate that will build my confidence in him. Notice I say confidence, not faith. Faith isn't logical.
I hope I'm worried over nothing. And I'm hoping that I'm able to regain some interest in the process - but for months, I've just been so sick of all the sniping and in-fighting, I just don't want to hear about it, now that the "real" battle is about to begin. I worry the drama that's already happened will leave people tapped and disinterested in the rest of the race.
I think it's a good thing that I'm worried about it. Because being aware and concerned will make me more apt to overcome the apathy. Maybe you should worry, too.
So when Hillary concedes, try to say something decent, rather than gloating. Make tomorrow "hug a Hillary supporter day," and get everyone back in the camp. Eyes on the prize, people.
I haven't been worried about all the folks who say, "If [Obama/Hillary] doesn't get the nomination, I've voting for McCain!" Because people don't do that, it's just posturing. It takes effort to actually defect. It takes no effort whatsoever to not bother voting. Do I hope people support the Dems, no matter what? Yes. But I have to admit, there's a darkity-snarkity little corner of my mind that says, "My choices are a Republican or a Baptist? Urg."
Don't get me wrong, I'm not really anti-Obama. He seems like a nice guy. But I'm an analytic, logical person. I am not an idealist, and am incapable understanding idealists. And in high school, I never saw the sense in pep rallies. I have a great mistrust of rhetoric, I don't care how pretty he can talk. I need more of a rallying cry than, "ZOMG, CHANGE!!!" It's nice that he's tried to tone down his religious connections, but that's not enough. I believe he could be a good president if surrounded by well-chosen people. I'm hoping he chooses a running mate that will build my confidence in him. Notice I say confidence, not faith. Faith isn't logical.
I hope I'm worried over nothing. And I'm hoping that I'm able to regain some interest in the process - but for months, I've just been so sick of all the sniping and in-fighting, I just don't want to hear about it, now that the "real" battle is about to begin. I worry the drama that's already happened will leave people tapped and disinterested in the rest of the race.
I think it's a good thing that I'm worried about it. Because being aware and concerned will make me more apt to overcome the apathy. Maybe you should worry, too.
So when Hillary concedes, try to say something decent, rather than gloating. Make tomorrow "hug a Hillary supporter day," and get everyone back in the camp. Eyes on the prize, people.