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Anyone who knows me knows I hate talking about politics, which is why you’ll never see me talking about them (it?) on here. This post is a list of things I find irritating about politics and things I find wrong with both parties. Examples I use should in no way be interpreted as my personal viewpoint or endorsement. Try and keep your comments general in regards to what you don’t like about politics and not about a specific party. It’s just not how I roll. So here goes.
Here are some things that bug me about politics:
The Extremes: Are there no republicans or democrats anymore? Why is everyone conservative or liberal? I hate the idea that you’re not a proper republican or democrat unless you’re far conservative or liberal.
The Insults: Whenever politicians want to prove that they’re just like us they either go to a seedy bar and drink a shot of whiskey, or go buck hunting. Is that all us average Americans are into? Drinking and hunting? Don’t you find that a tad insulting? How about taking a break from the campaign to see The Dark Knight? I’d be impressed!
The Debating: Is anyone ever gonna be like: “Oh! That’s why you’re for abortion? I never thought of that before! I’m totally Pro-Choice now!” No. Not gonna happen. So how about everyone just shuts their traps?
The Cattiness: A few years ago I heard someone on the train say: “Yeah, I’m gonna go see Passion of the Christ because I’m curious, but I’m gonna buy a ticket for another movie because I don’t want to show it any support.” Um, what? Don’t be a dick. Oh, and did you know that “Obama Nation” is a play on the word “Abomination”? I just figured that out. I’m a little slow. Isn’t that the most ridiculous play on words ever?
The Hyperbole: “He scares the crap out of me!” Really? You know what scares me? People who punch kittens in the face. I’m pretty sure both candidates are really nice people. How about: “I really hope he doesn’t win.”
The Hypocrisy: “The children of the candidates are off limits!” Unless they’re pocket-sized and adorable and say cute things, or if they’re going off to fight in Iraq, or if they make good photo-ops.
The Definitions: I understand that by definition reporters are supposed to be impartial while commentators are allowed to be partial. But to me, anyone in the newspaper, or on the TV or radio giving me news is a reporter and shouldn’t be partial. You know what they say: “A rose by any other name would still have let go of Jack’s hand.” Or something.
The Life or Death Stakes: Oh my god! This is the most important election ever in the history of elections! Whoever wins, the world will implode upon itself just as the other party had tried to warn you about! Why didn’t you listen?! You bastard! Also, your life is so frakked up, that you need a new president to fix everything for you, which again goes back to the insulting aspect.
Okay fine, you want to know who I’m endorsing? I’m campaigning for a Michelle Obama/Sarah Palin co-president ticket, like some sort of Amazonian society that you’d see on episode of Star Trek. I bow down to our sassy overlords! And if they ever disagree on a topic, they can settle it with a bikini mud wrestling match. You say sexist, I say patriotic!
September 8th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Now that is a mud wrestling match I’d like to see. You know Michelle thinks she has it in the bag, but she’s underestimating Palin.
I agree with most of what you said and will add, talk about real issues and let’s drop the noise that isn’t real. I don’t care what Obama’s middle name is or how many houses McCain owns. Where to they stand on real issues (energy, the economy and international relations - just to name a few) and what is their plan to deal with the issues?
September 8th, 2008 at 7:35 am
I’m with you there. We are having an election too as of yesterday. Isn’t that coolio? *gag* We’ve had 3 federal elections in 4 years, oh the excitement. Now I will be forced to watch bad American political ads on the American channels and bad Canadian political ads on the Canadian channels. There is no escape, none! (me running screaming into the night) As someone who actually works for the government perhaps I should care more but its hard to care for all the reasons you stated.
As for liberal and conservatives, Those are our two main parties. The Liberals are …. um kind of liberal and the Conservatives are guess what? Yep conservative.
We also have the socialists, the separatists and the environmentalists.
September 8th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Separatists? Led by Count Dooku?
September 8th, 2008 at 7:54 am
I can buy into all of this except “The Hyperbole.” You SHOULD be afraid… be very afraid…
September 8th, 2008 at 8:05 am
I hate the hypocrisy involved in choosing running mates. Both sides chose someone they thought would blunt criticism of them. I’m sick of the whole process.
September 8th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Close Craig, led by Gilles Duceppe. (Dooku? Duceppe? hmmmmm…) They are a rare species of politican found only in Quebec and their sole reason for exisiting is to make Quebec its own country. Riiiight.
September 8th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Maybe it’s something about people named David, but I too don’t think the hyperbole is not too far off the mark. This IS a very important election. Maybe not “implosion” level, but definitely “serious erosion of rights and protections that might take generations to rectify” level.
I also don’t like the extremes but those seem to be driven less by the actual candidates than by the powerful voting blocs that represent those views, and that the candidates feel must be appeased in order to win. If moderates were a powerful and organized force in the polls, candidates would cater to them more. So all you moderates, it’s up to you. Make it clear you are a force to be reckoned with.
September 8th, 2008 at 8:58 am
You are *so* dead on. I’m proudly independent because I see both parties are largely full of both positives and utter bullshit (different from otter bullshit, which is much rarer. It’s just too damn hard to get a cow to eat an otter…)
Mark: You’re right on the VP thing. Each choice was based on marketing — particularly the one that’s pretty damn hot (a MILF VP — who knew?).
And I’m with you on the media, Craig. Totally don’t trust them. Even NPR, who I trust (somewhat) in other areas, I rarely trust in the political realm. I don’t watch national news on the subject of politics.
And I also agree that *everyone* — from the media to the candidates themselves — talk down to the voting public.
Now having said all that, I’m actually really excited about voting for someone. That’s a first for me. I always vote, but usually begrudgingly and for a candidate that I’m only lukewarm about. This year is different, and that’s damn cool. He’s not perfect (after all, he’s a politician for pete’s sake) and I disagree with him on several points, but I’m never going to back anyone 100%.
Great post, Craig!!! Good one to get back into the puntabulous groove after being away for more than a week.
Now, I gotta go find a bull. Anyone have an otter I can borrow? I’ll give it back when I’m done…
September 8th, 2008 at 9:15 am
My opinion on hyperbole stems from the fact that a president can not possibly be sworn in, and then the next day we’ll suddenly have Gay Marriage or Roe vs Wade overturned. We still have Congress and the Courts. And yes, the President certainly influences these things, they in no means dominate them. That’s what I find frustrating about the whole MOST! IMPORTANT! ELECTION! EVER! business. Vastly important? Yes. Earth shattering? No.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Glad to see you back Dave. Now people are wondering why I’m choking on my coffee. Damn you.
Can’t help with the otter but I’m in a government town so we have bull coming out our ears now that the elections “officially” on.
I always vote even if I’m not thrilled with the choice, its more like “Who do I want to be my boss?” My daughter the little socialist always wants me to vote for them or the Green party. I just know I dislike the right wing homophobic guy who seems to win in my riding so I vote for whoever I think can beat him, no luck so far.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Craig: Agreed. Every election is important — the democratic process is part of what makes the U.S. so damn cool — but whoever wins, it’s not the end of the world. Nor the beginning of a new one, for that matter.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Well, as a political junkie, someone who has a B.A. in Political Science, who’s volunteered for a few campaigns, and who’s been into politics since he was in sixth grade, I think I’ll just say this was a nice post. Not that I disagree with all of it, but out of respect for Craiggers, I’ll say no more.
And it’s great to see you back, Dave S.!
HUGS…
September 8th, 2008 at 9:48 am
As soon as I read Craig’s post, I immediately thought “How the hell is Polt going to respond to this?!?” Now we know. Or not.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Oh, and thanks for wanting me back, Tam & Polt. Of course if I comment too much today in a feeble attempt to make up for time lost, just slap me upside the head.
Or something that might hurt less would be good to.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:53 am
I’m voting for Perot/Nadar.
I still wish we could have had a Clinton/Gore ticket - oh wait that already happened once in history didn’t it. Nevermind!
September 8th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Good post. You are right, no matter what happens, nothing all that dramatic will result in any immediate sense.
That mud wrassling thing is sexist. I’ll go for it if we get to see Obama in a swimsuit competition.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:55 am
1- Politics gives bloggers plenty to write about.
2- When two cars crash with bloody results, you can’t look at it and you cannot look away.
3- The system of
bribescampaign contributions is what is really putrid. The corporate media loves this mess, because they can sell overpriced commercials to the criminal candidates.4- With state and local governments, there is no limit to the fun. I would say something to you about New York politicians, but I am from Georgia.
5- Two wrongs don’t make a right.
6- There is equality. Black politicians are just as rotten as white politicians.
7- Just like amerikan politics, this comment is three items shy of a top ten list.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Interesting post, Craig. I hate politics with a passion, but try to keep up to date. I try to avoid all internet and TV election coverage and read what I’m interested in in my newspaper, that makes it somewhat bearable. It’s very difficult to yell at you from the pages of a newspaper. What I hate even more is politicians. They won’t tell you the time of day if it doesn’t benefit them, and I trust them so little that I wouldn’t believe them anyway.
September 8th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Wow. Very funny but heavy for Monday. I’m one of those liberal extremists who feel that this election is a life or death issue
but I do agree with you about the cattiness, insults and hypocrisy in politics. What I hate most though is that I do care about it so much - it can put me in an incredibly depressed or angry mood at times. For example, right now I’d rather think about the new football season (GO GIANTS!) than read the latest polls.
September 8th, 2008 at 10:55 am
I’m with Craig on the hyperbole issue. This election already is a historically significant election by virtue of the candidates on both sides, but end of the wold, no.
I’m also with Dave S. on the MILF VP candidate.
September 8th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Well, I’m on the EXTREME opposite end of the spectrum from you, Craig. I love politics and almost everything about them. I respect the points you make, but I also think they’re a little exaggerated by rating-hungry media and impassioned people with a lot invested in candidates and parties.
Also, it’s quite likely that the next President will appoint as many as 3 (of 9) supreme court justices. Right now, the supreme court is fairly evenly divided 5/4 in favor of conservative-leaning judges. So there are some life-or-death stakes in this matter if you consider topics like gay marriage, abortion, civil rights, the death penalty, and more as life-or-death issues.
Finally - on the liberal/conservative (I prefer progressive over liberal) versus Democrat/Republican, this is part of the 30 year progression to brand the parties based on well-defined values. Our political parties didn’t always have such stark and obvious differences as they do now (on issues of policy, at least). But since the late 60s, think tanks and activists have been shaping comprehensive and consistent values to back a wide range of policy from foreign policy to economics to domestic welfare. So rather than selling moderate folks on a platform of reasonably argued positions, our parties try and sway voters based on emotional connection to general sets of values (i.e. self-determination, aggressive and strong defense, firm notion of good/evil morality = conservative; emphasize empathy for others, strong but reluctant use of force, open to fluid moral codes = progressive).
Okay, I’ll stop. Like I said, I love politics and nearly everything about them. I’m watching MSNBC even as I type this.
September 8th, 2008 at 11:04 am
Just one more thing on the importance of the election issue: it has to do with whether we send more of our sons/daughters to fight/die in Iraq (or Iran) and whether we do something about Global Warming or not which is a life or death issue to the whole planet.
Sorry - couldn’t help myself. I’ll move on to the NFL site and see if there are highlights from yesterday’s games.
September 8th, 2008 at 11:13 am
That last post was too heavy to leave. I do understand what you mean however about the President not being able to do anything about those issues by himself or get them done right away, which would make them seem less urgent. Now I’m REALLY DONE! Bye!
September 8th, 2008 at 11:13 am
yes! totally agree with the hyperbole. its like everything is “the most important election ever” and every candidate is the most..irresponsible/extreme/horrible. like when madonna compared mccain to hitler. ok, i don’t particularly love mccain. but…hitler? really? can’t people disagree with policies without resorting to the hitler canard?
September 8th, 2008 at 11:23 am
“The Muppets Take Washington”
CAST
McCain…………..Gonzo
Palin……………….Miss Piggy
Obama……………Kermit
Biden………………Scooter
Bush………………..Rizzo
September 8th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Aren’t you glad I’m back?
September 8th, 2008 at 11:46 am
I think it’s important to separate politics from the media circus that surrounds politics. Politics ARE important to the vitality of our democratic system…countries that don’t have politics? Welcome to your totalitarian regime. I agree that the media circus gets sickening, but blame the media, not the political system.
Also, I completely agree with Jerekeys and Michelle. If you don’t believe in the importance of any election, ask any family who has lost a loved one in an unwinnable war because of the outcome of the last election. Ask somebody who has lost their house or job in this bullshit economy due to the outcome of the last election. EVERY election matters…some more than others. Claiming to have removed oneself from the political process because “I hate politics” is just plain lazy.
Sorry, Craig. I’m still a big fan, but you hit on a sore spot with me.
September 8th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Dave S: Your enthusiasm was certainly missed. Comment numbers from last week can certainly attest to that. Poor Super Viagra and Vagina Girl have never felt so sorry for themselves. They’re currently wallowing in red wine and Celine Dion.
September 8th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Really? I see Miss Piggy playing Michell Obama and Prairie Dawn as Palin. Of course, she’ll need a dye job and really work her acting chops.
September 8th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Very Dave.
Otherwise I’d have to read the paper “Global Trends Threaten Rapid Decline of Canada’s ICT Advanced Technology Sector” that has been calling my name but I’m trying to distract myself and ignore it.
September 8th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Tracy: I don’t think Craig was talking about the removal of oneself from the process, but rather seeing it for what it is or, at the very least, comparing it to what it should be. You have to admit, the way the system works now is nothing like our founding fathers intended.
Totally forgot:
Mrs. McCain…………..Camilla
September 8th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Craig: Of course, half of those are my own…
September 8th, 2008 at 11:53 am
David/Jerekeys/Michelle/Polt/Tracy: As with all my posts, this was intended to be a light-hearted jab at the political campaign process, and I apologize if anyone took it as anything else.
I listened to every single one of the speeches from both conventions, will listen to the debates and intend on making an informed decision in November that I plan on keeping to myself.
Please don’t mistake my attitude towards the political process as indifference. I certainly appreciate everyone’s passion about the topic and didn’t mean to offend or belittle people’s concerns or ideas.
September 8th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
I don’t know if you were trying to be funny (in which case you missed the mark), catty (in which case your aim was all over the place), or both, but all I will say is that you will get the politician you deserve.
September 8th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
I read this post as a serious topic (there are things that are annoying about politics) posted in a lighthearted way. And personally, what I would add to the list are:
Campaign flyers. I have yet to receive one in the mail that has actually changed my opinion about something.
Those annoying phone calls where even when you hang up they tie up the line for a brief period of time afterwards. Again, never have they changed my mind.
I am, however, in favor of those “I voted today!” stickers.
I grew up in California and still really miss the election packets they used to send out to the Uninformed Voter. Sure they cost a lot of money and there were like 53 propositions on each ballot, but you got a clear Pro argument (plus rebuttal) and Con argument (plus rebuttal). Now it takes, like, a little bit of work. (How lazy is that? OK, pretty lazy.)
I’m finding this election exciting because both tickets have something groundbreaking. I was surprised at how excited I was that even if the party I want to win loses, there’s still a significant first in the White House.
September 8th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
(actually, I thought it was funny, catty, *and* a subversively brilliant commentary on the political process we have to endure…) (he said sheepishly cowering in the shadows…)
September 8th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
When I minimize the tab on this page it reads “Why I Hate Poli…” and I keep thinking it says “Why I Hate Polt…”
Just thought I’d share that important and intriguing piece of vital information.
Cheney…………..Swedish Chef
September 8th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
I agree. I’m over it.
sassy overlords made me laugh so hard I spit water on my keyboard.
September 8th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Ξ_Heather: I hate those phone calls when you try and pick up the phone afterwards and its dead. Very frustrating. And the back seat of my car (oh baby!) is littered with campaign flyers.
Dave S: Thanks for the support. But I think this is the last time I’ll bring up politics around here. Especially after comments like Scott’s.
Jobama: Tell your keyboard I’m sorry.
September 8th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Dave S. I disagree:
W = Swedish Chef;
Cheney = Animal
September 8th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Don’t cower Dave. I’m with you. I think working in gov’t I’ve given up taking it too seriously. Yeah, I’m cyncial. A good side order of snark makes politics liveable otherwise it just gets too damn depressing for words.
Berndt might be on with the Cheney = Animal analogy. Although it forever cures me of my muppet crush on Animal.
September 8th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Doh! Totally bested by Bernd!
What have you done?! I’m melting! Meeellllttinnggg….
September 8th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Janet Reno = Sam the Eagle
September 8th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Ah, Craig, I didn’t think you were putting anyone down, but I do find it frustrating when people are overly cynical about politics. I think cynicism breeds apathy which leads to uninformed voting which leads to Presidents who get elected because people think they’ be fun to have a beer with.
September 8th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
See, you’re right on some points (I don’t drink beer or hunt in my spare time either), and I know every election they come up with a “the most important election of our lifetime” to get the base to vote. And I definitely am sick of impartial news anchors. I feel more comfortable with Fox News than with CNN, because at least the Fox people stopped pretending. The CNN idea of impartial news is that one side says 1+1=2, the other says it’s 3, and then the anchor says, “What an interesting debate we have here.” No. It’s your job to come up with a calculator, Wolf. Or in the case of Fox, come up with a biblical quote that proves the answer is indeed 3.
But I disagree on some things.
First, every person thinks he’s a moderate. I think I’m a moderate, but I also think Republicans are fascists and racists, and I think people that demonstrate with big puppets are idiots. I’m sure Republicans think they’re moderate compared to extremists like me, though.
And it is a matter of life and death. Probably not for me and for you, but thousands of people died because Bush was elected.
September 8th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Personally, I think Bushie and Cheney are more like Statler and Waldorf, the two old guys in the balcony bitching about everything….except they’re not funny like the puppets.
I hate to admit it, but the Janet Reno-Sam the Eagle thing had me laughing my ass off. it’s so…right!
I took this as a light hearted post, that’s why I didn’t really express any serious comments about it.
And Dave S., quit shrinking it down…nobody wants anything that reads that, right?
HUGS…
September 8th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Dave S., Craig, et. al. - I don’t think you guys could have been more dead-on with the Muppet analogies!!! But what about Fozzie Bear, Dr. Benson Honeydew and Beaker? Any ideas?
September 8th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Wow, I have to say that I think everyone is getting way too excited here. I believe in the political process and the right to vote, carry guns and f my neighbor if I want to but this is puntabulous and I believe Criag posted this as a light-hearted attempt at a Monday conversation, not an attempt at a make a statement-I-am-pissed-off-at goverment-unabomber rant…(by the way i don’t carry guns unless you are talking about the cannon in my pants… but I don’t think the gov has the right to tell me what to do and that means wearing a goddamn seatbelt or smoking in the corner of my local tavern…)Let’s all relax a little, it is only Sept, it’s not like you are going to have to wear a burkha and swear your allegiance to Jeff The Neck! if your canidate loses…
On a lighter note, welcome back Dave S…
September 8th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
If it weren’t for the politicking (although, not in the US I’ll admit) I’d be out of a job! x
September 8th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Yay! Another Titanic reference!!!!
E>Kate Winslet E>
September 8th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
You know what I don’t like about politics? I’m reminded of how many dumb and narrow-minded people there are in (insert country here) and it makes me sad, cause I remember that their vote counts just the same as mine. Democracy is indeed the worse form of government, excluding all others.
September 8th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Actually Craig, considering the lively responses that you generated with this post, I think talking about politics was a great idea. I’m quite encouraged to see so many commentors feeling impassioned about this election. Just because a post stirs up a little shitstorm doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. You posted a point of view, people responded and whether some of us agree or not, we will continue to read you and enjoy your blog. Take heart, gentle giant.
September 8th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Whenever I see some horrible strategy for an ad on TV, or for that matter, any political announcement, I think that maybe it’s not that the strategy is flawed, it is that *I* am not the target audience. Consider that everything you said above Craig, might be true for YOU. But it is PROBABLY true for someone else, or they wouldn’t try it. I mean, it must be working for someone out there, right? And that person will be swayed by the powerful argument that one guy has many houses and the other sounds arabic. Isn’t that terribly depressing? That person is going to think, hey, that does it, i’m voting for X, and their vote counts the same as yours. Alright, i’m done spreading the cheer
September 8th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Oh, and
Tony Snow: Lewis Kazager
September 8th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Er, meant probably false for someone else. Man, i’m officially a spammer now. Sry.
September 8th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
People in the Sun: “No. It’s your job to come up with a calculator, Wolf.” Good point.
ChickyMama: I would think Dick Cheney was more of a Dr. Benson Honeydew. They both have very round heads and blow things up.
Grogipher: And we love you for it
Nicky: I’ll never let go.
Oh my. It’s like a David sandwich.
David from Brazil: You’re right. The strategy we can find offensive must be working on someone else, otherwise, why would they do it? That’s a scary thought.
David: I just don’t like conflict. I’m a(n awkward) lover not a fighter. But thanks for your support. Perhaps now I’ll loosen the rope that Scott’s comment caused me to wrap around my neck.
September 8th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
I do blame the President for all the things that happened! If Gore had been elected we wouldn’t have lost over 4000 people in Iraq and 100s of thousand Iraqis would be alive; we wouldn’t be selling our country and our children’s futures to China to pay for it; we would be working to end the global warming crises, not adding to it; the people in New Orleans wouldn’t have been victomized by a political appointee who didn’t know what he was doing; our Constitutional right to privacy wouldn’t be questioned; and the list goes on and on.
September 8th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Craig: Put down the rope. Like there is a spot high enough to use it from?
Hayden: “but this is puntabulous and I believe Criag posted this as a light-hearted attempt at a Monday conversation, not an attempt at a make a statement-I-am-pissed-off-at goverment-unabomber rant”
TESTIFY!
David said it equally well: You posted a point of view, people responded and whether some of us agree or not, we will continue to read you and enjoy your blog.
Dave S.: Who will play Condi? (Oh and Sam the Eagle was AWESOME!).
September 8th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Craig, you absolutely shouldn’t feel bad. We all know how thoughtful you are about ALL things. People just have their feelers all out now due to the upcoming election. As I said, that’s one of the things I hate about politics, is how the whole thing makes me crazy.
I also know how you feel about not wanting conflict - that’s why our family never talk about politics or who is the better Muppet at Thanksgiving dinner.
But debate on Puntabulous is a good thing!
I agree with David that it’s cool that you generated so many passioned responses. We all know, love you and always have the greatest respect for you saying what’s on your mind. Remember - courage isn’t what you say or how you say it, it’s the fact that you say it all!
September 8th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
That should have been ,it’s the fact that you say it AT all!
And I agree with all the muppet comparisons especially Bush and Cheney being like Statler and Waldorf.
September 8th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Oh and I loved your latest Super Viagra & Vagina Girl escapade! I just hadn’t had a chance to read it until now because of starting school again. “Marla is looking especially sassy today”! LOL!!!
September 8th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
I think this is a great topic. I am most frustrated by what seems to be a lemming mentality on the part of a significant portion of the “party faithful”. I am a political independent. I think the current dominant two party system stifles innovation. I would like to see the US political process continue to evolve. I think we should consider getting rid of the primaries and have something like an open general election in which all the candidates would be ranked by each voter. I think that would shake up the party system and encourage more candidates to stand on their own principles and come up with innovative ideas.
If we were voting for muppets then I think Kermit would be a cool moderate president, and Miss Piggy could be an assertive vice president. I think they would balance each other well.
September 8th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
It’s a good thing we won’t have to worry about politics once our Culcari Overlords (may my rotting carcass scrape easily from their enormous shoes) take over. Seems like you can’t even mention the word politics without starting a firestorm.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I thought first that W = Fozzie bear, their levels of competence are beautifully matched, but decided that Fozzie is to cuddly and lovable to truly be a match. Miss Piggy would make a great foreign secretary, she’d show them Iranians.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Chris: Agreed. A shakeup in the process would be a good thing.
John: LOL! Way to bring in the Culcari Overlords (May our blood be the moisturizer which makes Their scales glisten.) and make everything come full circle.
September 8th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
damn, all this talk about politics makes me hungry…think I’ll have some instant ramen….
September 9th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
if this is only sixty percent of a comment, then it is comment sixty six point six.
September 10th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
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September 11th, 2008 at 8:47 am
Craig, I hate to shit all over your fun, but your comment is just as cynical as the politics you loathe. You let the media and campaign spin make you throw your hands up saying you don’t care. That is really a poor attitude. Elections do make a difference and I hate to see your apathy. You’re right that things don’t change as swiftly as you may like. You’re also right that there is a parade of BS going up and down the streets of the US right now. That does not, however, excuse you from the democratic process. Don’t stoop to being a sheep in the herd and not considering issues that are important: wars, terrorism, economy, poverty, education, civil rights, global standing. You may not get what you want as fast as you want out of the political process. But don’t be a dick and encourage folks to shy away from the responsibility to be an accountable citizen with you. That is plainly irresponsible.
September 11th, 2008 at 8:57 am
John: Did you not see the comment I made above where I said: “I listened to every single one of the speeches from both conventions, will listen to the debates and intend on making an informed decision in November that I plan on keeping to myself.”
I’m not shying away from my responsibility. I was merely proclaiming my frustrations about the campaign.
September 11th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
I stand by what I said. Your post was very discouraging. Bitching about politics does no one any good. Why not instead post about the need to stay above the fray and most importantly get out and vote? Bitching = inaction, getting out the vote = action.