I don't want to do this anymore.

[primroseburrows]

Senate FAIL. Also, Joe Lieberman is an idiot.

Since I'm a Red Sox fan AND a politics junkie AND an activist, I don't get discouraged easily. This bill was never enough, never perfect, because it couldn't be --not yet, anyway-- and still have a chance of passing. But I had such hopes for it, that it was a baby step that could start my country

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[sistermagpie]

I am so furious at that guy.

[primroseburrows]

It's not just him, he's just the straw that broke the country's back. It's the whole worldview of people who either don't know anything about what's going on except what FOX "news" tell them or don't know what's going on, period, because of their terminal apathy. And Congress is elected by the people.

And I use the term "worldview" loosely because from what I've seen? Aside from a small group of people, the majority of Americans don't know--or care--about about what's happening outside US borders. I mean, really. Ask the average person-on-the-street who the President of Mexico is.

Having said that, Joe Lieberman is still an idiot.

[newleaf31]

That's kind of where I am right now... partisanship is so all-consumingly, inescapably the order of the day that it's impossible for anyone, anywhere to accomplish anything, under any circumstances. I'm becoming uncomfortably nihilistic about politics. I mean, if President Obama, of all people, can't unify people enough to get something done, no one on earth can.

A case in point: climate/environment and the latest "spin" issues. Someone on my FB flist (I won't call him a "friend," that would be going too far) just posted a link to an article in the London Times about Al Gore having cited, in a recent presentation, some statistics on how long there's actually going to be ice in the Arctic (I think), and it turned out that the source he cited then said that the statistics were more extreme than he he had suggested. Now, the article suggests (and the person on my flist pointed out with scathing conservative glee), Gore has egg on his face and many are inclined not to take him seriously when he talks about the environment. Because

[primroseburrows]

I think it's gotten worse since Obama's been elected--and it doesn't have anything to do with the way he runs things or his policies or goals or anything that makes any sense at all. With a (very) few exceptions, what it's about is discrediting him at all costs. He could suggest a bill that was exactly in line with everything the Republicans want (which, yeah, would put us well into BizarroWorld, but still), and they would find some way of using it to discredit him. That's the right-wing agenda, and it's sick.

I don't even want to THINK about Lieberman. He makes my brain hurt. And yet, there he is, taking up space. sdf;hfasdh;

[peacey]

I do have my own opinion on the matter (one that almost certainly dovetails with those here about as smoothly as a train wreck). However. Every time I hear any Senator or Representative shilling for their side (for anything, not just health care), their voices quickly begin to fade and are replaced by John Cleese's voice ringing through the 'ole gray matter. Which means I end up giggling too hard to take anything they're saying seriously. Probably not a good thing, but God knows I'm happier that way. (Clip in question begins at the 53 second mark)

[primroseburrows]

JOHN CLEESE FOR PRESIDENT.

Oh, wait. That's illegal.

JOHN CLEESE FOR PRIME MINISTER.

Oh, um. That won't work, either. America doesn't have a Prime Minister.

*MOVES TO ENGLAND*

No, no, no. Too far away, England.

*STARTS OWN COUNTRY, CALLS IT DENNIS, INSTALLS JOHN CLEESE AS PRESIDENT AND COMEDIAN-IN-CHIEF*

There. :)

[peacey]

First, I move that the national bird of Dennis be the Norwegian Blue Parrot, the national insect be the half-bee (preferably ones named Eric), the national cheese be Venezuelan Beaver, the national "meat" be Spam, and the national anthem be "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life." Second, I move that supreme executive power of Dennis be decided by strange women who distribute swords while lying in ponds.

I HAVE TO PUSH THE PRAM A LOT

[primroseburrows]

First, I move that the national bird of Dennis be the Norwegian Blue Parrot

Oh, yes. Remarkable bird, the Norwegian Blue. Beautiful plumage. Except that Dennis isn't anywhere near Norway. Except when it is. I rather like Norway, come to think of it.

the national insect be the half-bee (preferably ones named Eric)

Should Eric be the national half -insect? Or maybe the national insect, but for only half the country? Oh, the semi-decisions!

the national cheese be Venezuelan Beaver.

I don't know about this one. Dennis isn't (usually) located near Venezuela. Also, because of the Beaver reference, there is too much association with Stephen Harper (actually, any association with Stephen Harper is too much, IF you get my meaning).

May I suggest White Stilton (but oh, no, that sounds sort of racist)? Or perhaps Norwegian Jarlsberger, to tie in with the national bird (and because I rather like Norway). Yes! I quite like that.

the national "meat" be Spam

Bloody Vikings.

and the national anthem be "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life