Politics, schmolitics
I am neither a Democrat or a Republican, I vote for who I think is the best candidate, and I am not restricted by any party. Honestly, I am not conservative by a long shot, but there are certain "liberal" things I disagree with. So I am all over the map. This makes it tough for me to choose any candidate for anything, because they all stand for something I disagree with.
So, I choose whoever aligns with my personal beliefs the most and call it a day. I find it interesting however that the people of Massachusetts seem to be PISSED about things, and that as soon as the polls closed, news stations were declaring Deval Patrick the winner by a long shot. Since I don't follow party politics, I had to really think about it to realize that this state, which is known as Democratic, has had Republicans in power positions for quite a while. I guess that didn't work out so well.
Hey Deval, my property taxes are way out of control, can you take a look at that? Thanks buddy.
I have to wonder, is this also partly a backlash against our Republican President? People say MA is liberal, but I've lived here my whole life and I don't really believe that(see Question 1 rant, below). Still, I wonder if people all over the country are trying to send George Bush II a message by voting in a mostly Democratic House and Senate. We shall see.
Rant: Question 1
Beer and Wine for sale in "Food" stores. WTF? Who voted this down? And Why? Is it because of that scare-tactic ad with that Somerville cop in it? What is the matter with people? This is working just fine in 48 other states! I'm sorry, instead of Democrats and Republicans in this state, do we have an overwhelming majority of Puritans kicking around?
As someone who worked in NH as a kid, in a grocery store that sold beer (and probably wine), I know that until the age of 16 or 17, cashiers aren't even allowed to TOUCH the BOOZE. So, it couldn't even have seeped into my fingers through osmosis!!! So, no worries there. And guess what? They carded everyone, except for people who looked over 50. And no, we underage clerks never had access to the alcohol, or broke open a 6 pack in the break room. So, that isn't even an issue.
But what if people can get beer and wine at White Hen Pantry?! Oh, the scandal! Well, then I can walk my ass from my house to get beer and wine. So, if I want to get drunk, and then go get some more wine and beer, I just have to teeter down the street. No getting in the car and driving drunk. The only person that might get hurt is me, when I trip over a pothole.
Could people actually think that cashiers in liquor stores that make minimum wage are smarter than cashiers at 7-11 or Stop & Shop that also make minimum wage, and are therefore more qualified to check IDs? I have no idea.
Since I live in the land of the Kappy's SuperStore (and multiple Kappy's within a 5 mile radius) and a Stop & Shop with a full liquor license for wine, beer and hard alcohol, this really doesn't affect me at all in any way. I just think it is lame. 'Nuff said.
So, I choose whoever aligns with my personal beliefs the most and call it a day. I find it interesting however that the people of Massachusetts seem to be PISSED about things, and that as soon as the polls closed, news stations were declaring Deval Patrick the winner by a long shot. Since I don't follow party politics, I had to really think about it to realize that this state, which is known as Democratic, has had Republicans in power positions for quite a while. I guess that didn't work out so well.
Hey Deval, my property taxes are way out of control, can you take a look at that? Thanks buddy.
I have to wonder, is this also partly a backlash against our Republican President? People say MA is liberal, but I've lived here my whole life and I don't really believe that(see Question 1 rant, below). Still, I wonder if people all over the country are trying to send George Bush II a message by voting in a mostly Democratic House and Senate. We shall see.
Rant: Question 1
Beer and Wine for sale in "Food" stores. WTF? Who voted this down? And Why? Is it because of that scare-tactic ad with that Somerville cop in it? What is the matter with people? This is working just fine in 48 other states! I'm sorry, instead of Democrats and Republicans in this state, do we have an overwhelming majority of Puritans kicking around?
As someone who worked in NH as a kid, in a grocery store that sold beer (and probably wine), I know that until the age of 16 or 17, cashiers aren't even allowed to TOUCH the BOOZE. So, it couldn't even have seeped into my fingers through osmosis!!! So, no worries there. And guess what? They carded everyone, except for people who looked over 50. And no, we underage clerks never had access to the alcohol, or broke open a 6 pack in the break room. So, that isn't even an issue.
But what if people can get beer and wine at White Hen Pantry?! Oh, the scandal! Well, then I can walk my ass from my house to get beer and wine. So, if I want to get drunk, and then go get some more wine and beer, I just have to teeter down the street. No getting in the car and driving drunk. The only person that might get hurt is me, when I trip over a pothole.
Could people actually think that cashiers in liquor stores that make minimum wage are smarter than cashiers at 7-11 or Stop & Shop that also make minimum wage, and are therefore more qualified to check IDs? I have no idea.
Since I live in the land of the Kappy's SuperStore (and multiple Kappy's within a 5 mile radius) and a Stop & Shop with a full liquor license for wine, beer and hard alcohol, this really doesn't affect me at all in any way. I just think it is lame. 'Nuff said.