LOGOstephaniecasher

When the States Go Blue

by Stephanie Casher on November 8, 2006

Well I vented quite a bit during the Primaries in June about whether or not “voting” makes a difference. So much has been so messed up for so long that I really feared our country, under the current leadership, was in an inevitable downward spiral. But I sucked it up and did my duty yesterday anyway, reading up on the propositions and candidates, and turning in my absentee ballot. Listened to the results and predictions pour in during breaks of Dancing with the Stars, lol, and watched with wide-eyed satisfaction as state after state went BLUE.

First of all, this whole red/blue thing is a little out of control. Talk about stereotyping, lol. But that said, it is an apt metaphor for the polarized political landscape of our country. Red became identified with conservative, republican and pro-Bush. Blue seemed to represent the stunned and outraged minority. Well, thank the Lord, the minority is now the majority.

Democrats kicked some serious ass in this election, completely taking over the House, and likely the Senate in a history-making power shift. Folks have woken up! People are paying attention! Hell freaking yeah! The President may finally, finally be held accountable for his poor decision-making, and most importantly, he can be prevented from doing any more damage on his way out the door! This is great news people, really great news.

And a female Speaker of the House?!?! I love it. I actually know two people who work for Nancy Pelosi (hey – I’m only two degrees away from some serious power ya’ll), and she is a smart, strong, outspoken woman who is not afraid to call “Bullshit!” when something stinks. This is a wonderful development. All we need is a female President to really round things out ;-)

After the exodus-inducing train wreck that was the 2004 election, it feels so good to feel hopeful for once about the future of our world. Call me idealistic, but I really think the tide is turning in a positive way. Maybe we’ll hear more truth than fiction now… Maybe we will stop the killing and start the healing. Maybe I can go to sleep at night without wondering if its cruel to even think about bringing children into this world. But I can feel it–change is coming. And not a moment too soon.

PS: I also have to give props to the lovely people of Santa Cruz for passing Measure K, a law that requires police to make enforcement of marijuana laws on adults their lowest law enforcement priority. That’s right people, focus your resources on real criminals and terrorists and leave the stoners alone! LOL!!! Take that South Dakota!

Comments on this entry are closed.

Previous post:

Next post: