HTT - Politics Edition

So I watched a little bit of the State of the Union address last night. But I get nauseous from all the people standing up and down every two seconds. Seriously? I would be the one person who would refuse to stand no matter the statement - "Pizza is delicious!" - as I do for congregational hymns directed by overzealous choristers. Again, it's not some patriotic thing, it's just that I get a little woozy if I stand up for too long. Perhaps I lock my knees? Anyway, it's sure to kill my future in politics, in addition to another problem I have, which is: I HATE politics.

I HATE them. I don't really believe in them, and I find it so weird that some people still do. I honestly can't fathom how some people are 100% behind one presidential candidate and 100% against every other other one. How is that possible? I can't imagine there ever being a candidate who exactly represented my beliefs, my personality or my expectations. Is it just because you so blatantly believe in one political party that you're willing to accept it anything it offers, flaws and all? Is it because you really like Mitt's hair or hate Hillary's?

Because I can find good and bad in all the candidates and both parties. And there is no definite vote-winner for me yet because I wouldn't want to hang out with any of them, frankly, especially if they keep talking smack about each other. It's juvenile!

I do believe that men and women who run for president sincerely believe they can make our country a better place. And I think they sincerely believe their particular approach is the right one to do it. I also think they all have a bit of a power complex. I think they all thrive on the attention. I think they all bend their viewpoints to please the most people. And I think they all can be a bit shady and a bit rude in their attempts to do it.

I also don't believe that any of them can truly change our country. They'll get some of their agendas passed, perhaps; but there's too much red tape, too many other considerations, etc. And to be honest, I think what sounds good in theory isn't always what works best in reality. (And I think a lot of the candidates know that already, but they're still going to offer voters a pipe dream.)

Oh, and I don't like Bush. Period. As I've mentioned, I think he's a child of God. I will give him that. He may even be trying to do the best he can, though considering his general reluctance to admit his faults, I'm afraid pride has prevented him from doing so. Also getting in the way: his intelligence. (No offense, some of us just aren't geniuses, but I imagine he's great with a frisbee.)

That's all.

With all that's going on in our lives, I warn you that HTT is going to be a little heated for a while. Enough sweet moderation and soft topics - this is my blog, and I'm going to tell you how I feel. The great part is you can totally contradict me in the comments below, and I'll listen.

It'll be fun.

So, what do you think about the state of politics in America?

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