This picture pretty much sums up my feelings today

Haha, this picture is hilarious. But it pretty much fits the feelings of everyone I have talked to today. Finally, its over! And we can all look forward to changes for the better! Celebrate!!!!

Out with the old, in with the new…finally!

So it’s almost that time. The day many of us have been waiting for since 2000, when the wrong man was given the presidency and led us to where we currently stand: globally disliked, involved in an unjust war, and in a state of economic disarray. Just two days until Obama takes office and attempts to give the country new life and change the way the world sees us. It’s time for him to pick up the pieces. Tuesday will be a historic day, and it’s all very exciting! I can finally respect the president and what he stands for, and it will be refreshing to know we will have a leader that is once again smarter than the average person. As it should be! I can’t wait to see what happens in the coming months. Woohoo, welcome to the White House, Barack!

…One More Thing

I mentioned losing weight yesterday, but I also want to mention that I want to paint more. I used to do it a lot to relax and de-stress me and it really works. I am really trying to make me a more well-rounded person, which I think I have lost over the past year or so. I want to get back to doing some of the activities I used to do and love, but stopped because of laziness and lack of priorities. 

In other news, here is a link to another blog with pictures of the Pro-Palin rally vs. the Anti-Palin rally. It really gives me hope that more Americans are rejecting this abomination as our future VP, but I know that I have to remember that there will always be more people that voice their opinions against someone than for someone. So I’m sure there are unfortunately a lot of people that support her, yet do not feel the need to rally for it, while those that do not support her want to get the word out. It still makes me laugh that there is such a difference between the size of the two groups. 

http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/rally-vs-rally-do-the-math/

Greatest SNL Skit EVER

Tina Fey does a perfect Alaska accent and Amy Poehler does a pretty realistic Clinton. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/13/tina-fey-as-sarah-palin-o_n_126249.html

all the youtube versions have been deleted, but follow the above link to watch.

Rage Against the Machine RNC – 09.02.08 (Performs Acapella in Crowd)

THIS IS SO BADASS. We are living in historic times, folks. 

This Ad Rocks…Literally

Obama has way better campaign ads. They are so uplifting, and actually have something to say about the candidate without attacking the other side. This video shows how his candidacy has made more people active in politics because they see the damage that has been done and see the change that CAN happen. Plus its kinda artsy and pretty, which a film nerd like me would appreciate. 

Also, whoever made the ad gets points for the music choice. It’s the National! Yesss. The song is called “Fake Empire,” which could be a jab at the Bush administration. And I bet the Democrats got permission to use the song, unlike some people. It was probably gladly granted, as the National have been selling Obama shirts and backing his campaign for a long time now. 

 

Please Not McBush ’08

Ok, I need to vent. I am so utterly pissed it’s almost not right. I watched every single day of the Republican Convention. Heard every single speech, every single “USA, USA, USA” chant, every single brutal attack on a decent man, every single lie. It is so ridiculous, I am not sure if I can put it into words. I know for sure now that this country is about half sane and half completely and totally bonkers, and I don’t know if I want to be associated with people like this anymore. I do not and never will understand how someone can cheer for a “hockey mom” who prides herself on hunting moose and making moose stew, or keeping polar bears off the endangered species list. I do not understand the reasoning for chanting “Drill, drill, drill” when we are in the midst of the worst environmental state in history. What happened to new technology and solar and wind power? Wouldn’t that decrease dependence on foreign oil? Problem is, it would decrease their friends’ bank account balance. I also do not understand the mockery made out of Obama’s past occupation, as a city organizer. They absolutely cracked up over that. Is that not serving your community? I guess you have to shoot people in the face to be commended nowadays. 

I am SO tired of feeling like an outsider a lot on this country. Mostly in terms of religion, which is completely disgraceful in a country that was built upon, and prides itself on, freedom of religion and the separation of church and state. I am Jewish, and I feel that there is way too much emphasis on the Christian morals and ideals in lawmaking. It has always been hard not having holidays off and things like that, but getting older, I have realized a lot of what Republicans fight for have to do with forcing Christian beliefs on the entire nation. Well, I am not into that. I do not think the founding fathers would be either. These thoughts really came to the forefront during this convention. There was a lot of talk about God and the like, and while I believe in the same God, I know that some do not. The Vice Presidential nominee even believes in teaching Creationism in the classroom. Excuse me, but NO. I am a scientist, and that is just not right. I just think it is really interesting that a party that constantly says put country first, and love the U.S. and what it was founded on, is completely hypocritical in this sense. Prime example: Palin, teaching abstinence-only sex education has an underage pregnant daughter. Just boggles the mind. 

Also, I would love it if these people got off their whole war hero/mother of five gig and started talking about what they will actually do once elected. McCain kept emphasizing change and “shaking up Washington” (which he has been a part of for 25 odd years and has not changed a thing), yet he voted with Bush 90% of the time. I repeat, he agrees with 90% of what the WORST president in American history has to say. Change? Is he on crack? Republicans always make it about the person, the individual, mainly to hide their ludicrous ideas, to get the average uneducated joe to vote for them. So typical. His speech was terrible, he is not a good speaker, just like Bush. I am sick of the rest of the world saying we are stupid because our president can’t form a sentence. 

It’s crazy that every word of Obama’s speech made sense, and not only that, it was inspirational to the highest degree. He actually had a direction to take the country and had WAYS to get there. And it was DIFFERENT. I value education very highly and think that if children grew up with a highly educated president, they would be inspired to do the very same thing. I had not been a huge fan of his until his speech last week. After that speech, even during it, tears almost came to my eyes. It is amazing to imagine what a joy this country would be if he was elected, and I am looking forward to it more than anything. It would be like a breath of fresh air. He is the real change that we need and I would not be able to stand it if we had to deal with Bush #3 for another 4 years. I cannot take a 10% chance on change. 

Hope.

This title refers to what I have for the country after Obama gave his speech. I finally get what everyone is talking about when they say how amazing he is. He gets it. Like really gets it. I really think this is the most pivotal election in history, and hopefully it will turn out the right way. Because I’m telling you right now, if McCain wins, America is going in the crapper. For reals.

Bob Dylan’s song, “The Times They Are A-Changin’” is a song I really love for its message and ability to stand the test of time. It is clearly still relevant today, especially this election time. You should check it out. Love that Bob.