I love fall, but I don't love these cold, gloomy, overcast days. They drag me down, make me want to just curl up back in bed and snuggle down. Bill doesn't go to work until 3 this afternoon, so we've just been "chillin'" this morning. The new job is going wonderful, the kids love it that they can have breakfast with Daddy in the mornings. And we haven't had to put gas in the van since... September 17. And he went to the offices for a benefits meeting, he was still "on the clock" for it, and he EVEN got paid mileage for going down there. We were like "holy crap!" His old job NEVER, EVER did that. If he had to go to the main office for anything, it was on HIS dime. So, big change there!
I'm getting sick of politics. I hate politics. I've never liked them, never will. Think what you will. I am not a registered voter. I will not BE a registered voter any time soon. I will not be voting for President. I don't feel like I need to constantly justify myself, but here I will, just once...
I am not anti-American just because I don't wish to participate in government events. Honestly, I think the government is a bit messed up no matter WHAT side you look at. There is no good guys or bad guys. To me, a candidate will say and "promise" what the general public wants to hear, just to get the vote. It never happens. Those "promises"? Yeah, right. Even at a local level, it's the same deal. Government leaders are greedy. Why? Because if they REALLY wanted to help "the people", they wouldn't have issue with cutting their OWN paychecks. Do they REALLY need to live in fancy mansions and live the high life, while the average person they preach to about "change" struggles to get dinner on the table every night or worries about losing their home.
I think there is a lot of corruption in the ranks, I don't want a part of it. Yes, I know THEIR actions and decisions effect me in the long run, but honestly, even if I COULD vote, I'd have no one TO vote for when I can't believe in any of the options. So, the day when someone actually makes good on their "promises" and brings back a sense of faith in the leadership of this great country, maybe then, I will gladly register to vote.
I put that topic right up there with the many parental debates... to breastfeed or not to breastfeed, to circumcise or not to circumcise, homeschool vs. public school, etc. TO EACH HIS OWN. Just agree to disagree, the world would be a better place.
6 years ago
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So glad your life has calmned down a bit and you are enjoying a bit of happiness now with Bill's new job. You deserve it. I agree with your post for the most part regarding the politics however if you don't vote..you lost your voice in the process. I find myself caring more the older I get. Maybe it's all affecting my family more now.. I am not sure. If they would do away with the electoral college each individual vote really would make a difference but as it is now... Majority gives a state the electoral, which isn't really counting every vote. Also agree with you about our Govt. tightening thier own belts and downsizing their own lifestyles a bit. They don't earn their salaries and they have it pretty damned easy and they have the big brashy houses. Not really fair when they are leaving the rest of us footing the bill for this bail out huh?
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