I Finally Understand

For many years, my dad refused to vote in presidential elections. He had voted for Richard Nixon and was appalled that he could have been duped so badly by a politician. He questioned his own judgment.

I now understand how he felt.

I was rooting for John Edwards to win the 2008 election. That thought is almost physically sickening to me now. The idea that someone as conniving, ruthless and just plain slimy could be the leader of our country is the single most frightening idea I have ever come across.

The sad part is - they are probably people just as conniving, ruthless and slimy, if not more so, in office already.

What is it about politics? Does it bring out the worst in people? Or are the worst people running for office?

Why I Won't Be Voting in November

My faith in public servants has been shattered. I am now fully and finally convinced that you absolutely cannot trust anyone in public office. I am personally hurt and disappointed to learn that John Edwards admitted to having an affair today. I really thought he was better than that and I am ashamed of myself for being fooled. You can read the story here:
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2008/08/08/john-edwards-admits-to-affair-convention-role-unclear/?mod=googlenews_wsj.

I no longer believe that it matters who is elected president. All of the candidates are crooked and none of them will serve us faithfully.

Who's up for moving to Canada? At least they have a decent national sport...