Political Prowess

Maybe it is my age, I find some topics starting to interest me more. History has suddenly become fascinating, I have read a few history books lately, there was no teacher requiring them. I know, I am worried about my ears sprouting hair too.

Politics have suddenly taken on a new interest as well. Of course this race is making history with a woman who was a serious contender, a black nominee for president. Now we have a woman vice presidential candidate. Regardless of how you feel about any of the above people, it is an exciting time in American politics. Now I am checking my nose hair, can you see it?

There is a good reason I have never even been tempted to write a political minded entry. I don't consider myself well informed enough. I try to stay well informed and yet without being an expert in economic, foreign policy, etc it is hard to sort through all the opinions out there and make a judgment. I have a political opinion? Quick are my teeth falling out?

Which takes me on a quick tangent. One of my main complaints would be that the most media outlets seem biased one way or the other. I am sure most of us can figure out what party most reporters belong to. Now granted my journalist education took place in the late 80's and early 90's but I recall being told to be unbiased. I am guessing that isn't taught in Journalism 101 anymore. Now I am grumpy about the press. Did I just find a wrinkle?

Most often in my voting, I have tried to be informed about the candidates stance on the issues that were most important to me. I have also went with my gut, because I try to ascertain the character of the person. I haven't even remotely decided in this election. It is extra hard for me, I am registered as an Independent, don't vote the party line and in terms of my ideals can neither align myself with Democrats or Republicans. In the last presidential election I voted Libertarian because I just could not stomach voting for Bush or Kerry. I considered it a protest vote. Oh good, I did the immature thing and threw my vote away, that sounds young.

So what is a liberal republican or a conservative democrat like myself to do? I am not sure yet, but it has been an interesting year so far.

** Update, Maybe I'll become a Republicrat.