Adventures in My Mind
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Sep 7, 2004
Will someone please spare me the indignity of this presidential election?
It has been a long time since two candidates have brought such a stunning combination of nothing and less than nothing to the table. Because of my stance on civil liberties and human rights, my hand is forced: I must vote for Kerry come 11/2. I do it purely out of protest however. Kerry is one of the worst presidential candidates since ... well, George W. Bush.
As a registered independent, and thereby not being allowed to participate in the primary process in the state of PA, I ask, "What were you Democrats thinking?" Did you actually think that it would be so easy to defeat Bush because of the 00 election that you would vote such a calculated waffler as your candidate?
Not that the alternatives were such great shakes, but there hasn't been such a non-charismatic, pedagogic, stiff since ... well, Al Gore.
Both candidates show a deft hand at opportunism and sloganeering. Both candidates have a uniquely myopic view of the conditions that spawn and nuture Islamic terror. Both candidates have an uncanny knack at covering their asses. But most of all, both candidates successfully show their contempt for the itelligence of the American electorate. (Yes, I know, Jim. The American electorate rightfully earned its reputation for stupidity.)
Normally, regardless of the lack of talent any two candidates possess, my mantra is "Vote." No matter who, no matter why just vote. This year, however, I'm being to wonder if it wouldn't be better if we all --and I meann all!-- stayed home?
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