Ok. I have been refraining from writing anything about election anymore but McCain's latest move has compelled me to do just the same (though I have resisted it for a week). If you don't know already, he nominated Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska as his running mate. She will be vice president if McCain is elected.
Let me start by making the statement that it took me four years to start understanding the US politics and demographics. In simplest terms, as it stands now: Republicans (Presidnet Bush party, McCain is the candidate) represent the conservative section of US society and believe me, they are CONSERVATIVE. To the extent they want Creation science to be part of high school curriculum. Everything written in Biible is true to its last word, which incidentally includes the belief that the Earth is flat.
The liberal section of US society is represented by Democratic party. Obama is its candidate. Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton belong to that party.
Now coming to current issue. McCain has been often described as rich and out of touch with real people. So there comes his running mate: Sarah Palin. She is supposed to be closer to masses. You know why? Because she accepts of smoking marijuana in her youth. She eloped with her high school boy friend. She comes from a big family (third child of four kids), and have a big family: Five kids. And above all, her teenage daughter is preganent. How much closer can you can go to real people of US? In her latest speech, she told Obama to keep away from "us". You know what "us" stands for? It's a reference to conservative people of US. The people who 'clings to their gun and Bible' as the phrase goes.
I am so looking forward how the world will look like if McCain is elected. It was a smart move on his part and strengthens his chance to win but he lost his crediblity in my eyes.
Sometimes I think that as US always wants to interfere in other people's affair and wants to run the world, the international population should have say in it's presidential election. Afterall, they are the one who suffer the consequences.
To the extent they want Creation science to be part of high school curriculum. Everything written in Bible is true to its last word, which incidentally includes the belief that the Earth is flat.
ReplyDeleteHi. I have to admit that I am embarrassed by fellow conservatives that think this way. Fortunately, it is an extremely small percentage of Republicans. Also, these beliefs are not confined to one party. Many members of my family are FDR / union Democrats from East Tennessee (think Scopes Trial area) who are all literal Creationists.
The GOP is about (supposed to be) small government and low taxes. We are not the party of flat earth Creationists. But, I guess it is a big tent. Interesting to get your perspective. Oh, and bring back hangman.
Hmm...you are right. I guess, I just got carried away by some reviews heard on radio and/or by people around me talking about Sarah Palin being real. I actually wasn't against McCain so far though disagreed with some of his views but I somehow get a bad vibe from Sarah Palin. I simply don't like her. She is a 'flat earth creationist' as far as I know.
ReplyDeleteAlso I am still learning about American politics and that's why want to refrain from writing about it as of now. Still have lots to learn about the culture...
Hangman is still there. Are you not able to access it? Let me check and get that bug rectified then..