It's interesting for me as both an outsider and and insider to observe some of the goings on leading up to the election. I struggle with most of what's going on. Conservatives are freaking out because their only "real" option is McCain, who is far from a conservative favorite, liberals on the other hand are worried as they fear that as Obama and Clinton tear each other apart, McCain has time to strengthen his position. As a cynic, I struggle to see how it will make a difference. Granted, the president appoints supreme court justices and his/her stance on the war(s) will impact troop withdrawal, an many other such issues. nonetheless, how much will life change for the average Joe in Greenwood, New York or Memphis? Not much. Don't get me wrong, I am a firm believer in democracy and voting for the candidate who most closely represents your views. I just cannot see that if a president, prime-minister, or what have you, is elected that you strongly disagree with, warrants some of the doomsday prophecies that are coming out of both camps.[EDIT: I am sure that I am revealing my ignorance of American politics in the above statements, so for anything erroneous I apologize.]
well then, hopefully that was my one and only political one for the year, i usually don't like to share my political opinions in a public forum, but since i am criticizing both sides, i thought it'd be okay.
on a less serious note, here's another "Cyanide and Happiness" strip:
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this is solid, solid political thinking. but remember, in addition to the apathy about the results of the current election and their impact on you and i, the fact is we're doing okay, and we have been for decades. it's going to be awesome. we're going to keep eating, being clothed, being sheltered, drinking water, and having luxuries. just wait and see, whiners.
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