The political depth in this town is amazing

I overheard two guys talking about the 2012 presidential election, and who they were hoping was going to be the Republican primary contender...

One wanted trump.

The other wanted Mike Huckabee.

hehehe....

I interjected, and pointed out to the gentleman that both of their choices have bowed out in recent days, saying they had no intention in running for president.

Their response?  "Well I don't care WHO it is, as long as it's not Obama!"

Wow people, really?

This type of political ignorance drives me crazy.  People who vote along party lines, no matter who the candidate is.  If you're a Democrat, you're only allowed to vote Democrat.  Even when you have a schlub canidate like Michael Dukakis... Or Republicans only voting red, even when Bob Dole is the voice of your party.

I'm sorry, but I refrain from casting my vote until I look at the people running.  I want to know where they stand, what they believe in, and what they want to do in office before I vote A vs B.

So far, looking at the Republican side of things, I'm not too impressed with the choices.  The only one I think stands a chance of unifying the country and getting support from both sides would be Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico.  He has no problem calling out BS, even from his own party.  Reading about him, I agree with a decent amount of issues he brings up.  And, unlike Trump, GJ has succeeded in business without hitting the "BK" button over and over.

But, for now, it's too early to tell.  Sadly, people like the two stooges mentioned above don't care.  If you put a Butterball Turkey against Obama right now, and like the Turkey as a Republican, I'm afraid it would get at least 20%-30% of the vote.

Back to a phrase I used: unifying the country and getting support from both sides.  This is what I want to see in a candidate, whether it be an R or a D after his name.  Why?  We have been at a 50/50 split since the 2000 election.  This country is divided, and in a bad bad way.  I'm hoping to see this change, and soon.  The battle of "Dems vs Repubs: We Are Right (and you are not)" is getting old.

Oh well.  The BS is the same for both sides.  About 25% will always vote red, and 25% will always vote blue.  Let's just hope the remaining 50% (the smart ones) make the right decision in 2012, whatever that may be.

Sunday Silliness: Tattoos, Taxes, and Dancing Presidents

I don't know what my problem is, but I've wanted a tattoo for over 3 years, but have always found some excuse to not get it.

I fell in love with this design when my life started getting chaotic.  I see this as "within chaos, there becomes order."  After my divorce, and especially after my move, this idea became more and more meaningful to me.  Life around me is getting chaotic, and I will always try to keep my center calm.

Purchased in 2008.  This year,
it WILL end up on me.

One thing I may add to it would be the names of my two boys, placed within the yin-yang pattern.  This would be for two reasons.  They are my center.  They keep me calm.  I do what I do because of them, and for them.  Also, they are yin and yang when it comes to their personalities.  I love them both dearly, but sometimes I wonder if they are truly brothers.

I'm kind of in a grumpy mood today, because I still need to finish my taxes for this year.  I normally don't put them off this late, but here it is, April 10.  I file electronically, and have been doing my own taxes since my first job.  Now I do my girl's taxes as well as my own, because she hates it.  Hers are done and filed.  Mine, not so much.

Part of that is because of my ex.  We purchased a home together right before the split, and she collected a first-time homebuyer's credit for it.  My ssn was linked to that purchase, so when it came time to repay some of that credit (*cough* now...) the tax man reminded me.  I went to file, and was instantly denied.  "Where's our money?  Remember that home you purchased in 2008?  Remember that credit?  It was a loan.  Time to pay some of it back..."

It took me a while on how to do it, but I figured out how to put on my tax forms that I shouldn't have to pay any of it back.  Now, let's see if they agree.  *gulp*

For a lighter side, I want to present this video.  It was passed to me by a Facebook friend, and I instantly fell in love with it.

Firstly, name 3 presidents who have boogied on National Television.  You got Obie here, and Bill Clinton... #3?  Anyone?  I think it's admirable to come on TV and show a lighter side.  Show you're human. Even if you're a horrible dancer.  (Are we sure he's black?  Dude's got NO rhythm... oh wait, that was yesterday's post...)

Secondly, the Rickroll is SOOOO 2 years ago.  Time for it to be revamped, and I nominate this.

Lastly, with congress finally putting a budget together, and us avoiding a MAJOR government shutdown, this video seems relevant.  I bet the Prez is dancing in the oval office, glad that angry mobs with torches & pitchforks aren't beating down the whitehouse door.  After all, if anything goes wrong in this country, it's HIS fault, right?  (just in case you can't feel the sarcasm, let me point it out)

Anyway, happy Sunday.   If you need me, I'll be finishing up my taxes.