ima democrap & i luv welfare 'n abortions
As of right now, the House has gone blue and the Senate is still up for grabs.
Let's hope that the Democratic takeover of the House will usher in a new era of accountability. Regardless of whether one thinks that both parties are effectively the same, the very fact that Republicans no longer have total control over all three branches of government means that the "absolute corruption" that comes with absolute power can no longer continue unchecked.
It's been a while since I've done any political blogging. Perhaps I became a bit fed up with the ignorance and arrogance that people display when political matters are discussed; how people transform into something unlike themselves. I've met some individuals who are seemingly rational and reasonable on the surface, but once political or philosophical matters are discussed, they seem to automatically lapse into a sort of pre-programmed behaviour.
"We should nuke them all. They're all no good." or "I know it's selfish, but I'd vote for Bush again because of (insert selfish reason)." or "Don't you think we've got to do something about all these illegals? They should just shoot those Beaners at the border." All of these statements came from otherwise thoughtful, rational individuals who have simply been habituated to overlook the big-picture issues and conditioned either to hate or express extreme narcissism when a political debate is raised. There is something highly unscientific and illogical about American politics, and elections always bring me a vague feeling of distress. I suppose it's distress over the idea that such an important matter is in the hands of people who appear to be very easily persuaded by mass media which, in turn, is readily manipulated by those who wish to stay in power. I can only hope that tonight's upset will bring some semblance of rational debate back to the table, as opposed to the (supposedly) democratically-elected dictatorship under which we've suffered for the past six years.
It's been 12 years since the Democrats have had the House. The next couple of years ought to be interesting enough.
Let's hope that the Democratic takeover of the House will usher in a new era of accountability. Regardless of whether one thinks that both parties are effectively the same, the very fact that Republicans no longer have total control over all three branches of government means that the "absolute corruption" that comes with absolute power can no longer continue unchecked.
It's been a while since I've done any political blogging. Perhaps I became a bit fed up with the ignorance and arrogance that people display when political matters are discussed; how people transform into something unlike themselves. I've met some individuals who are seemingly rational and reasonable on the surface, but once political or philosophical matters are discussed, they seem to automatically lapse into a sort of pre-programmed behaviour.
"We should nuke them all. They're all no good." or "I know it's selfish, but I'd vote for Bush again because of (insert selfish reason)." or "Don't you think we've got to do something about all these illegals? They should just shoot those Beaners at the border." All of these statements came from otherwise thoughtful, rational individuals who have simply been habituated to overlook the big-picture issues and conditioned either to hate or express extreme narcissism when a political debate is raised. There is something highly unscientific and illogical about American politics, and elections always bring me a vague feeling of distress. I suppose it's distress over the idea that such an important matter is in the hands of people who appear to be very easily persuaded by mass media which, in turn, is readily manipulated by those who wish to stay in power. I can only hope that tonight's upset will bring some semblance of rational debate back to the table, as opposed to the (supposedly) democratically-elected dictatorship under which we've suffered for the past six years.
It's been 12 years since the Democrats have had the House. The next couple of years ought to be interesting enough.