The Illinois Senate Seat

Admittedly, I'm bad at this "I'll post again next year" thing.  I just feel like I should keep posting when I see interesting things now.

So obviously, story of the day today is Blagojevich naming a replacement to the Illinois Senate Seat.  Now, I'm not from Illinois, so I don't have a solid idea of the political climate there (I judge it based on my preconceptions...I'm pretty sure they're right), but it feels like this was a really ridiculous move on the Governor's part.

I think it's a long shot to say that the appointment will actually pass.  The chances of someone being seated by Hot Rod's recommendation seem slim to none, giving the current situation in which he finds himself.  I have to say though, I'm thoroughly surprised that he would come out and pull something like this, I can't imagine his logic -- how he thinks that this would be warmly embraced by the people of America (or, more importantly, Illinois).

I'm a fan of the idea that we should just have a special election...but I guess the issue is that there isn't really time for nominating, campaigning, electing, and determining the result.  I mean, that's an ideal situation...but unrealistic.  That aside, I think Illinois should just forfeit that Senate seat until the next mid-term election (radical?  Maybe.  Appropriate?  Absolutely).

Caroline Kennedy, You Know?

Maybe I did say "See you in 2009!" At the end of yesterday's post, but this was far too good to pass up.  I have admittedly been behind on my political news until today, but I finally got to see the interview with, you know, Caroline Kennedy about, you know, the New York Senate seat.

Now I don't dislike Caroline Kennedy (frankly, I don't know much more than that she's a Catholic, Democrat, and a Kennedy).  But she seems a little bit less liberal than a lot of politikers that come out of New York politics, and I'm not at all opposed to her filling Clinton's Senate seat (Anyone But Clinton, right?).  Just so long as I don't have to listen to her speak.  She's smart and all, sure, but I can't stand hearing "you know" in between every single phrase.  And it might seem like I'm just looking for flaws or whatever, but I'm not.  Like I said, I don't hate her.  Just hate having to listen to her speak.

It's my 2 cents.  I'm not really sure.  We'll see how that Senate seat falls.  

Side Note:  I'm having surgery Wednesday, so depending on how it goes I'll either be too exhausted to post, or too bed ridden to do anything but post.  So we'll see how it goes...wish me luck.

Double Post! Two-In-One! I Swear I'm Back Now!

I've really been behind.  I guess it's just disappointment with the lack of political scandal and mystery.  But anyway, I'm gonna get rolling on some things that I've been begging to talk about.

SO, Change is gonna come, right?  We've been hearing it from the Obama campaigns since primary season, and I'm frankly a little bit confused as to where all this change is gonna come from.  

-Joe Biden?  He's been in Washington since 1973.  He's been a part of the problem, what makes you think he can be the solution as ell, Mr. President?

-Hillary Clinton?  Don't even get me started.  She has been the posterchild of Political Error since she decided that "First Lady" roles weren't going to be enough back in 2001.  Frankly, I think she was best suited for the role of First Lady of Arkansas, but those days are long gone, I suppose.

-Robert Gates?  Don't get me wrong, I love Gates.  But is this change?  Not exactly.  Give me something, Barack.  I'm tired of recycled cabinet members.

I dunno, maybe there's something I don't know going on, but I don't really like the way the Cabinet is shaping up for the next four years.  I mean, I'd like to see change (it's why I voted for McCain), and I really don't car who brings it, as long as it comes.  Unfortunately, showing me the same people I've been seeing is Washington since I was a toddler isn't helping much.

I've decided not to even get started on Blago.  I'm so sick of hearing about him in the news, and frankly don't want to be part of the problem.  Just another example of the Illinois Political Machine, right?

Let Detroit Go Bankrupt!  Gosh, I'm angry with the Bailout ruling.  I think it's a failure across the board.  I don't care that they employ millions, I'm a firm believer in the free market, and it's not like those people will never work again.  Without the Big Three here, I'm sure we'll see either a)  The emergence of a new auto company, or b)  The expansion of European or Asian companies into America.  I mean, Detroit's just spilling over with warehouses and parts...it would be a shame to see all that go to waste.

Let the free market decide: it's what we do best, America.

PART 2!  2008, A Year in Review!

I'm going to sum up the entire political season of 2008 in two paragraphs or less.  it will be rapid fire.

New President!  America seems pretty happy, I'm not.  Mitt goes down early (all skies darken across the nation).  McCain wins early, Democrats can't make up their mind.  Obama wins, bitter Hillary supporters defect (but come bak when they realize they don't want to be Republicans).  Vice Presidential picks are surprising...Joe Biden hooks onto the Obama train, Sarah Palin comes out of nowhere to become the Republican party's postergirl (I'm excited, are you?).  Obama wins in November, McCain gives an amazing concession speech.  The cabinet doesn't live up to expectations.  Blagojevich tries to sell the Illinois Senate Seat, and will Coleman and Franken make up their minds?  Good grief.

See y'all in 2009!  (Or, if something big happens early this week).

Long Time No See

Yea, it's been forever since I've posted here.  Things have gotten pretty hectic with end-of-semester work and finals week.  I'm down to one final to go, though, so I expect I'll have a whole lot more free time on my hands soon.

There's a lot that needs to be talked about:  The bailout, Blago, the cabinet, etc.  I promise I'll try to get my head back into the game.

Post with ya soon!