Political Saavy

There are some categories that you can fall into that make you cool:

Moderate (leaning a bit to the left or right)
Independent (Usually you're leaning to the left with this one)
Apathetic (Oh, you're a hipster now!)
Libertarian (Oh come on, we all know this won't happen)

Basically, people say that they are these things simply to either avoid a long, drawn-out conversation on politics, or simply to seem cool. It's like how people, when asked what music they listen to, say, "Everything really, except for country." They know what people want to hear. And people don't want to hear that you're actually a part of a political party. It's too divisive, too polarizing.

First moderates. Now, really I have nothing wrong with a moderate. There are some people who actually are moderate. I accept that. But when all your ideals fit with one side or the other, you're not a moderate. You're a liar. If you don't support the war, want universal health care, support gay marriage, and want to tax the rich, let me just be the first to tell you, you're a liberal. You don't have to be a democrat, that's ok, but just know that you're a liberal. There's no need for denial. On the other hand, if you support tax decreases across the board, a smaller government, you're against abortions and same-sex benefits and you want sex-ed to be abstinence-only, you might be a red...conservative. Excuse me.

Now, independents. Really? You can't just say you're a liberal? Really, we know you are. I would be willing to put money on the guess that at least 80% of "independents" vote democrat. Are you afraid that people won't like you because you vote democrat? Or do you think it'll allow you to make fun of the democratic party without making fun of yourself? Come on now.

Apathetic. Really, apathetic? You really don't have any care on any issues? The government is gonna screw us either way right? You're the reason that our government is able to screw us. So thank you. Really, the fact that you allow just whoever wants a public position have it is the reason you don't like the government. You think you have no power right? Oh course, it's because you don't exercise the right to vote that you hate the current situation of the government. So really, get out and vote. The government was made to serve the people. You are a person. It's there to serve you.

Now, libertarians. I'm pretty sure this is just the political equivalent of the fabled "hipster." Seriously, do you really believe that this will work? Heck, I'm not wasting my time on you. Here's a Slate article for you guys: http://www.slate.com/id/2202489/

Thanks for letting me rant. Remember, get out and vote.

Oh, and for next time, those of you who have those apathetic friends, you can actually get them to vote. Remember, your apathetic friends think they're the cream of the crop, they have all the answers. They think they're so cool. Just show them how stupid that idea is. I did it. Now my friend is voting. For Obama. Yay!

Next time, a rant on the electoral college.

Not really. haha

maybe....