Comments | eviltigerlily: Election day

eviltigerlily

Election day

Feb 10, 2009 15:19

So, general elections to the Knesset (the Israeli parliament) today. I do believe we've not had a government that lasted the full, four year term in over 15 years. That can't be good. I have generally low expectations from politicians, but I still feel uneasy. The wind is blowing so much to the right that some of the parties beg the term 'fascist ( Read more... )

politics, rant

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pabzi February 10 2009, 13:52:30 UTC

The joint party of Holocaust survivors and 'graduates' of the Green Leaf party (in favor of legalizing marijuana), I mean what the hell?

LOL

I hate politics. I do not try to understand them....Ick.

eviltigerlily February 10 2009, 16:00:58 UTC

Normally I try to steer clear of politics myself, but I can't pretend their decisions don't affect me. Not that any of us have much choice in the matter.

pabzi February 10 2009, 16:03:15 UTC

Yeah, that's why I don't vote, I believe that either way sucks in one way or another and that it really isn't a choice.

As far as Israel goes I have a really demented take on politics and I usually don't say it cause people will accuse me of being evil, which may very well be true.

It is as follows:

As long as my family and friends are safe I don't give a flying fuck.

eviltigerlily February 10 2009, 19:42:14 UTC

I just can't bare stupidity, I get all annoyed and frustrated.

I do vote though. Way I see it, you don't get to complain if you don't vote. Also I remember the times when women weren't allowed to vote. Seems ungrateful to all the women who fought fought fir something we now take for granted. Perhaps it's a bit wierd of me.

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