Politically-Challenged

(thanks to adirondackbasecamp.com for image)

Besides those that really are interested in government and politics, how many of us can say that we know much about the government and politics? Ask me anything about the stimulus, the Congress, Senate, bills, healthcare, and all that mumbo-jumbo, and I wouldn’t know a darn thing…though I wish I did.

No one really ever cares about anything unless it directly affects them. The economy is one. I actually see people become more politically active because of how the economy affects them. Yeah, it only matters when the green stuff is involved. Nope, not when these groups of people are controlling our country.

We might be living, breathing, using, and crapping on this soil, but we don’t even give a thought to those sitting in state capital offices. Politically-challenged? No worries, you aren’t the only one. Let’s all hold hands and bathe in under-a-government-rock-limelight. But, apparently, we all know the President. You know, he’s not the only one with the steering wheel. There’s all the people under him, which he has to get through before making his plans and ideas go live.

Heck, there was a report somewhere that surveyed people on super duper basic questions about the U.S., and other things that the common American should know…right? Unfortunately not. We’re fine and happy, as long as our land remains free and untouchable. Which includes the green stuff. Go ahead, do whatever you want. *hugs land and $$$*

I don’t know if this is a good or bad thing. It’s good that you don’t have to bother yourself with all the nooks and crannies of the government. Way too complicated. But it’s also bad when you’re not even able to name your governor (no, that’s not me…or is it?).

Well, that’s a different tone in any article I’ve written...which was under 10 minutes. :]

-the clam.

Dragging Along

Things are obviously going extremely slow during the past five days of September. It's a really busy month for everyone, so don't expect articles popping out like wildfire such as July (although, I have to admit—I've had a bad case of writer's block...I can't think of things to talk about). Our header is especially off the norm though. I don't usually have anything related to something that people don't like to be reminded of, although school is starting again, and it was just the first thing that came to mind.

I don't have anything in particular to write about "hiding beneath". But I'll just throw a couple things out there.

How about the U.S. Party National Conventions? I didn't watch a majority of it, but the hype around it has been crazy (have you seen all those Yahoo articles that are on the main page of the site?). Hmm, the only things I know are: Sen. Obama had a giant crowd and a fancy stage, Sen. McCain's choice in Palin had caused a huge uprising—with her young experience as a governor, and also of her daughter (which I won't go into detail, because that would be rude). That's about it. Oh, and all that bashing against each other...which I find extremely funny. "No, he's not ready. I am!" *flip to the other side* "Does he seem ready for the job? No, I am!"

Anything else?... Hmm...

Okay, my writer's block is taking over again. I guess that's it for now (darn, what a short post). Hopefully, someone else is going to update this lonely place soon...

-the clam.