WHAT AN ACT!

If we didn't know it already, being a politician is very akin to being an actor.
You've got your campaign staff that resembles the staff of a television production with producers, stylists, and writers - Something tells me that Bush's writers have been on strike much longer than 6 weeks. John Edwards gets $400 haircuts, Guilianni stages accidental phone calls from his wife during speaking events (really what kind of ass doesn't turn his phone off when giving a speech while campaigning for president) Obama appears on Oprah promoting his newest summer blockbuster. Ronald Reagan was such a good actor he seemingly convinced every hardcore Republican out there that he was the best President ever. Well in case you haven't seen it, here it is, the most recent and vivid example of the act that goes into being a politician. Hillary Clinton gets choked up and emotional on the campaign trail in New Hampshire. Just watch and continue reading underneath:





...and the Emmy goes to........drum roll please! Come on. What is she thinking? Why would she do this? Did she think showing emotion might help her gain a few more votes in New Hampshire? If so I'm sure she didn't consider that almost crying during a campaign stop may not illicit confidence in the American people that she won't start crying during diplomatic talks with a hostile country. Is she really so tired and worn out from campaigning that she just can't keep it together long enough to answer a simple question? If so, one might worry about how she planned to keep it together over a 4 year presidential term. Something tells me that running a nation is much harder and more exhausting that running FOR running a nation. Is she truly that emotional and on edge because she sees her chances at being President again slipping through her fingers? I think so. I think this is the sign of a desperate woman. This is her Howard Dean moment. Whereas Howard Dean was pretty calm but broke down into a fit of rage, Hillary took a break from her fits of rage for a quiet moment of calm.

...AND THEY'RE OFF!

With the Iowa Caucus, today officially starts the next race for the White House and I couldn't be happier for these primaries and caucuses to begin.

First, there are too many of these assholes running at the moment. I can only handle so much rhetoric and bs and with about 15 Democrats running and upwards of 18 Republicans I've had enough bullshit thrown at me to fertilize the entire state of Iowa for at least the next four years. Add to that the list of Libertarian, Green, Constitution, Independent, and "Other" candidates and my head feels like its going to explode. My favorite "Other" party candidate by the way, is Cris Ericson from the US Marijuana Party. Now, I quit smoking pot a long time ago but mostly because it is illegal. Elect this gal for president and I would fall off the wagon faster than you can say gravity bong.

The second reason I am thrilled to see the race begin today is that I am quite frankly sick of George W. Bush being our president. I was certain that this guy would never be elected. Then I was certain that after his first 4 years he could not possibly get elected to another 4. Now, 7 years later I am ready for the nightmare to end. So let's get the ball rolling on finding a more tolerable asshole to run our country and in the meantime celebrate the end of an era by visiting Bush's Last Day - my new favorite website.