On Vox: QotD: I Won't Miss This
What won't you miss about 2007?
Submitted by uncagedbird.
I tried to think of a few simple things that I wouldn't miss about 2007... but the first thing that came to mind and the main thing that came to mind was... George W. Bush as president. I'm so ready for a new opinion/vision of what needs to be happening, not only here in the United States but all over the world. Our power shapes the views of so many different countries. Be it allies or people against us. I'm so tired of the situation in Iraq - have we done accomplished anything that's going to be a staying positive at this point? Sure Sadam is gone, but who's going to replace him and will the situation be any better for us (selfish question) and or for them as a country (unselfish question).
It's hard for me to wax political - I don't have all the answers, I don't have all the information. I have a hard time committing to either side as well, I'm a complete Independent. There are things the Republicans believe in that I can honestly say... ok, I dig that. As well as the Democratic party that I can honestly say... you know what, I agree. But at the same time... there are a lot of things that I have not a single clue about. I want to get more into politics, and it all starts with research I guess.
I remember 4 years ago - wow it's freaking been that long. I voted for the first time.. yes I was 27 and voting for the first time in my life... my dad was SO disappointed in my choice for president. He's a Republican (a very liberal one but he's a die hard Republican), I don't have to tell you who I voted for... but I just rationalized that I might not know the correct answers in this presidency, and clearly George Bush is wondering at times as well, and maybe he did the best he could (doubtful)... but I made the choice I wanted to based on the fact that I wasn't pleased with all Bush had done in the past 4 years.
I don't regret my choice at all because I'm even more disappointed with Bush.
I look forward to the next person who takes office. I hope more good than harm will be accomplished. I guess it's time for me to register to vote in the state of Alabama so I don't miss out on this. Thankfully Mike and I can go together to handle this - I believe he's still registered in Tennessee.
Here's to 2008 - I need to start researching my choice for a president more closely...
Originally posted on kittycuriosity.vox.com