I try to not be all that interested in politics, but when there is an upcoming election that creates so much hype in the media.... I tend to get sucked in. I am fully aware of the candidate selection this time around and I have to say that I am not all that impressed with both political parties. If Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are the best that they have to offer.... I am a little scared for the future of this country.
With all the mainstream media reporting almost everything that is happening in this political race for the White House and the title of President of the United States, I am actually shocked that the reporters have not given updates to when these candidates do the most mundane of things like when someone got a haircut or visited the restroom facilities. That dissection of every word said and every rebuttal made is starting to get to be a little much.
Discussions being made everywhere I go, questions about personal opinions of the candidates, and where we think the outcome will be is getting to be a little much. Conspiracy theories flying faster than the speed of sound being flung to every wall within flinging distance with the hopes that something will actually stick seems to be the rage. The blissfully ignorant masses thinking that their vote will actually count while their suspicious and bitter counterparts spew negativity in retaliation to those that still try to grasp onto the American dream with both hands. The self-righteous belittling those that think outside the average box and would love to be able to color outside the lines once in a while. Hard-core political party followers, blindly following their candidate even though they disagree with what is left of a choice for the presidency.
I recall hearing from a friend that the state of Illinois is so deeply rooted with the Democratic party that if a Republican candidate that was perfectly able to handle an office position, ran against a grilled cheese sandwich that was running for the same position... the grilled cheese sandwich would still win. How sad is that? Not exactly sure if having a grilled cheese sandwich as president is necessarily a bad thing because really.... how much damage to the economy can a sandwich do? Of course, the theory of a sandwich running for any political position is ridiculous, but the point does run true when the Democratic candidate is not exactly the best qualified for the job. What makes this even more ridiculous is when the selection process leaves us with both choices being the ultimate buzzer with a, "sorry, wrong answer", feel to them. Here are my thoughts....
While Hillary Clinton has some political experience, it is built upon the greed of power and off of the backs of others that proceeded her. Her husband is the closest link to political greatness and when he could not keep it in his pants and created a scandal with in intern.... this wife of his stood by his side after being completely humiliated when the proverbial crap hit the fan. Ask any other woman out there that happens to be married of she would stay with a man that publicly made a fool of her if she would have stayed and I guarantee you that she would have hit the speed-dial for a really good divorce attorney. While there are some that can look beyond indiscretions that are not public knowledge and put in the effort to stay together.... it is the one that had their situation be highlighted on every news report for months that seems like she felt that love conquers all? I am a little baffled about that. What her actions, or rather non-actions did was put her under a microscope to see her reasoning and that was seriously pointing towards this woman's hunger for power. Of course, there is the recent events of her email debacle and national security being at risk. Not exactly who her friends in high places are, but there seems to be some seriously shady things being swept under the rug for her. What managed to make me scratch my head the most was the speech at the Democratic National Convention where our current president, President Obama, announces that Hillary is more qualified to handle the job as president than both he and her husband, the past President of the United States. It seemed not so long ago, Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton bashed heads and cut each other down in debates back in 2007 for the race to the White House, and now they are best of friends. I just find it curious of the change in opinions.
Now, we have a business man and all-round fame-grabber named Donald Trump running for office. While his political aspirations seem to be more philanthropic and with a desire to change the political machine, I even have my doubts about this candidate. Not that he has zero political experience, but his behavior is less than stellar. His marriage track record is astounding, to say the least. Seems like he treats marriage like a car lease and gets a newer, younger and more attractive one after so many years. I guess he is a firm believer in what Illinois Governor Rauner has been fighting for... term limits. Besides looking like a complete hound dog to the masses, he also lacks having a filter when he speaks. Sure, we are all in the same boat that everything has gone down the chute, but telling people that he is the answer without an inkling of a plan is not so comforting. I will give Mr. Trump credit where credit is due.... he is spending far less in campaigning because he is utilizing the free press to get his message across. I have not seen a campaign ad on TV that is apparently approved by this candidate yet and the day to vote is almost here. This man has been building hype for at least 30 years with his political aspirations and has stuck to his methods the whole time. Not once wavering on his beliefs. The main thing that concerns me is his boisterous way of reacting first and retracting later. He may be sarcastic about some things, but in a time like this, with the future going into someone's hands for the next 4 years.... I am not all that confident that the mess we are in is going to improve.
With this in mind, let me recap my thoughts every time I get asked about who I would believe should be President.... Hmmm..... do I support someone that is power-hungry and seen as a criminal that falls through the cracks? Or do I support a person who speaks their mind and then retracts their statement when the masses take him literally. Both are dangerous. A criminal or a self-professed D-bag? Tough decision here. I guess we should take a longer look at the running mates before deciding because I fear that who gets elected is going to get shot and the future president could be one of them. Maybe that is their plan all along.... send out a political sacrifice. Food for thought.
Well, off to do something more productive than think about stuff like this. I happen to have a very cynical view on the election process and most likely, my vote won't make a difference. The Electoral College has power to overrule the popular vote anyway. I fear that the decision was made a long time ago after the primary election, so my not bothering to put a stamp of approval on a candidate that I have virtually no confidence in is just fine with me. Vote of you feel differently, but I am over-tired, over-taxed, and less than confident that things are going to go up from here. Have a good day!
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