Growin' Up
Until recently, say the last year or so, I avoided the news like the plague. Hated it. Wouldn’t do it. The most “news” like item I’d watch was Sportscenter.
Well that’s changed a bit, especially during the political sploogefest of the last month or so culminating with today’s Super Tuesday.
Maybe its being a parent, or just finally growing up a bit, but I realize that this stuff actually is kinda important to me now, and so I should probably pay attention. I never even voted in anything until 4 years ago in the presidential election (haven’t done it since – I would have today if I was allowed but I registered Independent so AZ won’t let me).
I would have voted today for Senator Obama. I find his ideas inspiring and his speeches fantastic. Is he perfect? Absolutely not. But he’s certainly better than what we have now in office and I think a fresh face without the years of Washington bitterness is what this country needs.
In the past you’d never have seen me speak my political view so strongly (unless I was criticizing Bush), but I’m growing up some now, and maybe that means my voice counts too.
In order of preference: Obama, McCain, move to Canada (Ron Paul left out because there’s no real chance there).