I've Got The Power

Today politics just got a lot more exciting.

I don't care if you're a Republican, Democrat, Independent or just plain could care less which party you vote for, this is an actual race this year.

In past years the elections were, for the average joe, mostly about voting for the lesser of two evils. Now, I realize that statement doesn't pertain to everybody so just get off my back before you even get on. This isn't all about YOU! But for the regular person hasn't really felt like the last several elections has anything to do with the American public or really even felt like they've had much of a choice. Just the same ol' Republican candidate against the same ol' Democratic candidate, with the same ol' Ralph Nader thrown in for some not quite drama.

This campaign sure had gotten a lot more exciting with Obama and McCain. I was hoping it wasn't going to get too nasty cuz that would be so predictable, so boring and soooo done! And for a few moments, once both candidates became their party's representatives it looked like the campaign was going for the classic take. Obama makes a savvy choice on his VP...okay, we get it. It's definitely covering all the bases and makes for a powerful ticket. And we think "okay, underdogs against the big bad Republicans" "New School against Old Boys Network".

And then the sizzle really happened. Palin.

Damn!!!! The women has the same birthday as my cousin! She's making history herself, thank you very much. And it's a brilliant move on McCain's part. You don't have to like her or her politics, but you do have to be mature enough to realize what a powerhouse, beautifully maneuvered selection she is! She echoes the sentiments of Obama supporters. Only with a Republican spin. I don't necessarily agree with her politics but I love that she's in there, slugging it out with the big boys.

How can you not think that maybe, just maybe, there might be hope for our ailing democratic process yet?