For thems that don't know, Indiana (at present my home and native land) is a red state. In other words, we're GOP supporters for the presidential race. Statistically, IN always has been, and theoretically, Hoosiers will always be aligned with the minions of Red.
Naturally, I take great interest in the upcoming elections for various reasons, namely the fact that I SO dislike the current regime. The bitterly ironic thing is I once identified myself as a republican. I felt their outlook on politics best reflected my own moral feelings, so I aligned with them. Of curse, that was back in the good old days before the GOP became a liberal-bashing Christian dominated .org. I think Ronald Reagan was the last high-level GOP official that I supported. (and for the record, only for his first term.)
I digress.
The local rag here, the Indianapolis Star naturally followed it's red readership in saying that Dubya ought to be reposted for 4 more dreadful years. If you find access to today's editorial, you ought to give it a read. Apparently, the writer really doesn't have W in his heart and soul, because most of the article discusses his shortcomings as a president, and even goes on to say if granted another 4 years as leader, he ought to spend that time repairing his country's reputation. In fact, the summary of the editorial states "President Bush must use a second term to protect and unify the nation." Later in same article, he states: George Bush holds the office because he convinced a goodly number of voters four years ago that he would unify an increasingly divided country
Hmmm Would that be that be the popular vote? Wait...That's right Dubya didn't win the popular vote. He was dropped on our country by the fine folks at the EC.
Bleh.
Have I mentioned that if Dorkus is reelected, I'm placing serious thought to emigrating? Canada was a high contender, if for no other reason than the people are lovely, and their government doesn't have all the fuck-ups that this one has. I can go on for days and days about the shortcomings of the .gov but I'll not bore you.
Besides, with all of its shortcomings, this is still the best place in the world to live. Travel is broadening...everyone ought to do it. It makes you appreciate what you take for granted. Believe me, I think that a lot of Bushies do take the U.S. for granted.
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my boyfriend was born in hong kong... hence he has dual citizenship. i'm not sure how it works with HK being a overseas british dependency until 1997, but hey, well, it's still, like him, pretty cool.
Oh, he'll get reelected! One way or another... Just you wait and see. And four years from now, Jeb will run. And he KNOWS how to get his way! I'm so sad.
Deep sigh. I know that dumbass will probably win, but a girl can hope, can't she?
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