I'd Drill in Anwar

So the girl I'm dating is a republican, but not exactly by choice. Until she met me, in a political sense, I don't think she ever thought outside the context by which she was raised (vote republican!!!). I don't blame her, but quite frankly I'm glad she's thinking a little more on her own. Politics affects people, and turning someone on to the dialogue is a joy for me.

When people either don't vote, or vote mindlessly, some bad things can happen. Politics to a major extent is about power. Public officials make big decisions, and these decisions impact not only the individual, but also the collective society in which we live. These same officials also understand voting trends, and they know exactly how to win elections. They also know the vast majority of people aren't tuned in, and won't question the fountain of bullshit spewing from their mouths. The consequence of a sedated electorate is policies which are further from the truth than the campaign promises themselves. In the end, no one is listening anyway. Rule by the few, isn't benefiting anyone.

This brings me to Tom Delay. No doubt a smart, powerful little man, who rose to power by duping voters and redrawing election districts in Texas. This little man, today gave an interview on MSNBC in which he bashed the science of global warming, the international court of justice (which has put countless war criminals in jail), and of course gun control. None of this of course is surprising from him.

However, his message must not be forgotten. When you don't vote, or vote without thinking, we end up with men like Tom Delay setting the agenda. We will end up with a guy like Mitt Romney, who when asked what would Ronald Regan say if he were alive answered "I'd Drill in Anwar!"