Last night we all watched and participated in a monumental moment in history. No, I don’t mean the whole “black president” thing. What I’m talking about is the beginning of the end for the Christian Right. What is the Christian Right beyond an outdated means of saying you’re superior without giving any real reason or motivation for that superiority? It’s a symbol. It’s a symbol of more than Christianity; in fact it has nothing to do with religion what so ever. It has to do with power and those who hold it, and it appears that power has now shifted. […]
Vote Today!
For the past 6 months or so since the candidates were announced I’ve been waking up virtually in a cold sweat worried that McCain may win the race. Today that will hopefully be put to rest. I can’t help it, the election’s totally drawn me in. I resisted but I’m an American IE creature of influence so here I am watching the news instead of I Love Lucy. I don’t think Good Morning America will beat Roseanne at my 8am election… Anyway, I think the “big guns” that each candidate pulls out at the last minute are fun. It’s usually […]
Yup, I voted for the black guy!
Today I got in for early voting at almost 5pm on the last day of it. I have to admit I was impressed with the turnout there, but the caliber of people that showed up when I did sent a pit straight to my stomach. I got a nice playlist consisting of ultra-liberal artists like Ani DiFranco, Bitch and Animal, Radiohead, U2… and isn’t it funny that neither Radiohead nor U2 are from the US but have very strong voices on US politics… anyway, I zoned out hardcore. There was a cute guy standing with his Mom. Or at least […]