Ok, it's been more than a week since I wanted to talk about the eIections, I know I'm late on the subject, I've been busy elsewhere, but I still completely think what I'm going to say. CALM THE FUCK DOWN. You crazy southern guys... I won't deny that Obama had to win this election. For many obvious reasons.
But seriously, I feel nauseated by all that raw emotion everywhere, especially in here. I don't know how many people said they cried while listening to his speech. Suddenly, you're the greatest country in the world. You're amazing. You're a 'post-racial' nation. What the fuck. Yes, yes, you've elected a black president. Congrats, you've made a little step forward. Of course, he's gonna undo a lot of shit Bush put you -and the rest of the world- through. But hey, he's still a fucking democrat. He still supported the patriot act and although he won't support every military occupation, he still talks about terrorism and about staying the military big shot. The democrats are still responsible for the super cool DMCA. He's still very center right. For those who say he's far left, you don't fucking know what far left is. It's a step forward, but that step is to keep up with the rest of the civilized world.
But ok, I still understand the cheering. Your country has been in a downward spiral for some time now, an yes, he might help to slow the movement down. And I have to admit, if I was in your shoes, as someone who hates stupidity and illogical thinking, I think I would've gone completely mad with rage if Palin would've made it in the government. I think THAT would've made me cry. And just the fact she's made it in the campaign shows that you'd reached a new low. I don't remember seeing a republican campaign that hit rock bottom as much. It was simply pathetic, an unthinkable government. And yes, even if many countries are more advanced than yours on many points, it will proabbly somewhat help the current international situation. For one thing, it'll probably calm my beloved PM Harper in his neo-con excesses.
But you know what Obama is really all about? Redemption. He's singing you a lullaby to help you sleep after your bad dream. It's all a question of context, really. Redemption. Would've Obama been elected if you hadn't spent 8 years with W? I'm pretty sure not. No need for an extreme choice without an extreme past. You needed that so you could forget about Guantanamo Bay, about Iraq, about your reputation in the rest of the world. It's all over now, you made the right choice. But still, prop 8 and all the other props against gay rights passed. You're still far from free press, your media is still complete garbage. Creationism is still trying to get through classroom doors, even if it's prohibited. The popular vote was still pretty even between the 2 guys. And you know, if Clinton would've been the blue candidate, I'm pretty sure McCain would've won. Cause a ton of you would rather vote for a black man than a white woman.
And your politics are still a cruel joke. For all those who said your democracy is great, you couldn't be more wrong. Your electoral system is super complicated, subject to errors and frauds. People are extremely ill-informed. To cite an example, you've had your historical high at about 66% of the population voting. We had our historical low at about 59%. Find what's wrong... Also, there is no fucking subject matter in your campaign. Hearing candidates speak of their childhood and their dogs and their wives doesn't giveaway at all how they intend to govern. And let's talk about hope. And change. Aren't these words familiar? Aren't these words the core of all Obama's campaign? Cause it's all very vague, isn't it? It was all about hooking people on raw emotions, and it worked very well. As I said, all those people hysterical, crying, and you don't exactly know why. Some guy yells 'hope and change' and you all go crazy. It doesn't mean anything. It's still only campaigning. It's a way to make you appeal to the trend, it's just another way to say: forget W now. Hush, I'm here to save you. He's your precious savior, your messiah. What's important now is to know if he's gonna stick to his promises. Cause it's all nice to hope and hope, but if you just sit there and hope, nothing's gonna happen. I'm quoting Carlin here, fuck hope. Fuck hope. Fuck your twinkle. It's a fucking meaningless animal emotion. It's not gonna save the world. It's ok to think positive, as long as you do something. But the problem with hoping is that's just what it is. Hope. And nothing else. When you stop hoping, you get out of the haze and start thinking. And acting. Don't tell me about hope and faith and how you gotta keep smiling. Cause anyways, if things really do get better for you, in 4 or 8 years, you're gonna go red again and forget this even happened.
Now go ahead and drag me down and tell me I don't have a heart or I'm ignorant or of bad faith. Me and my friends have been precisely predicting this since last year. And whatever you say, I'm not that impressed by a black president. Historical moment. Yeah... sorry, not for me.
But seriously, I feel nauseated by all that raw emotion everywhere, especially in here. I don't know how many people said they cried while listening to his speech. Suddenly, you're the greatest country in the world. You're amazing. You're a 'post-racial' nation. What the fuck. Yes, yes, you've elected a black president. Congrats, you've made a little step forward. Of course, he's gonna undo a lot of shit Bush put you -and the rest of the world- through. But hey, he's still a fucking democrat. He still supported the patriot act and although he won't support every military occupation, he still talks about terrorism and about staying the military big shot. The democrats are still responsible for the super cool DMCA. He's still very center right. For those who say he's far left, you don't fucking know what far left is. It's a step forward, but that step is to keep up with the rest of the civilized world.
But ok, I still understand the cheering. Your country has been in a downward spiral for some time now, an yes, he might help to slow the movement down. And I have to admit, if I was in your shoes, as someone who hates stupidity and illogical thinking, I think I would've gone completely mad with rage if Palin would've made it in the government. I think THAT would've made me cry. And just the fact she's made it in the campaign shows that you'd reached a new low. I don't remember seeing a republican campaign that hit rock bottom as much. It was simply pathetic, an unthinkable government. And yes, even if many countries are more advanced than yours on many points, it will proabbly somewhat help the current international situation. For one thing, it'll probably calm my beloved PM Harper in his neo-con excesses.
But you know what Obama is really all about? Redemption. He's singing you a lullaby to help you sleep after your bad dream. It's all a question of context, really. Redemption. Would've Obama been elected if you hadn't spent 8 years with W? I'm pretty sure not. No need for an extreme choice without an extreme past. You needed that so you could forget about Guantanamo Bay, about Iraq, about your reputation in the rest of the world. It's all over now, you made the right choice. But still, prop 8 and all the other props against gay rights passed. You're still far from free press, your media is still complete garbage. Creationism is still trying to get through classroom doors, even if it's prohibited. The popular vote was still pretty even between the 2 guys. And you know, if Clinton would've been the blue candidate, I'm pretty sure McCain would've won. Cause a ton of you would rather vote for a black man than a white woman.
And your politics are still a cruel joke. For all those who said your democracy is great, you couldn't be more wrong. Your electoral system is super complicated, subject to errors and frauds. People are extremely ill-informed. To cite an example, you've had your historical high at about 66% of the population voting. We had our historical low at about 59%. Find what's wrong... Also, there is no fucking subject matter in your campaign. Hearing candidates speak of their childhood and their dogs and their wives doesn't giveaway at all how they intend to govern. And let's talk about hope. And change. Aren't these words familiar? Aren't these words the core of all Obama's campaign? Cause it's all very vague, isn't it? It was all about hooking people on raw emotions, and it worked very well. As I said, all those people hysterical, crying, and you don't exactly know why. Some guy yells 'hope and change' and you all go crazy. It doesn't mean anything. It's still only campaigning. It's a way to make you appeal to the trend, it's just another way to say: forget W now. Hush, I'm here to save you. He's your precious savior, your messiah. What's important now is to know if he's gonna stick to his promises. Cause it's all nice to hope and hope, but if you just sit there and hope, nothing's gonna happen. I'm quoting Carlin here, fuck hope. Fuck hope. Fuck your twinkle. It's a fucking meaningless animal emotion. It's not gonna save the world. It's ok to think positive, as long as you do something. But the problem with hoping is that's just what it is. Hope. And nothing else. When you stop hoping, you get out of the haze and start thinking. And acting. Don't tell me about hope and faith and how you gotta keep smiling. Cause anyways, if things really do get better for you, in 4 or 8 years, you're gonna go red again and forget this even happened.
Now go ahead and drag me down and tell me I don't have a heart or I'm ignorant or of bad faith. Me and my friends have been precisely predicting this since last year. And whatever you say, I'm not that impressed by a black president. Historical moment. Yeah... sorry, not for me.
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ethanmyers:
finally someone who agrees with what I've been saying 
vicariously:
I'm very impressed by your insight and passion. I was also somewhat inspired by your words on hope and the difference between hoping and doing. I couldn't agree more with your indictment of our political process and media. I feel exactly the same way. I made a commitment to myself that rather than vote in an election that I didn't feel much about one way or the other, I'd spend the next four years learning about the issues and those in power, the economy and a slew of other issues, so that the in the following election, I can at least do more than vote based on what someone else told me what to think. That decision sparked others in terms of an entire evaluation of my views both politically and socially. That has become a journey of self discovery that I've only just begun. At 43 I'm taking this extreme change in attitude and direction as my version of a 'mid life crisis', but I would rather call it a mid life renewal, or rebirth even. I'm also taking a look around at organized religion and realizing that I don't believe in what any of these people believe in. So the exploration has also expanded to include the spiritual. It's a wonderful exercise and I wish I could share this with more people. Wake up!!!! Take a look around.......thanks for your thoughts, I appreciated them greatly.