Pandas Are Actually Quite Hostile

I went to shake the hand of Mr. Government Man...

It has, in the past and present, been my personal policy to keep my nose out of politics. I certainly have my opinions but, just as with everyone else's, they were formed by the information that was available to me. I can't know for sure if what I've been told or taught is, in fact, true. In addition I also know/am friends with/live with people that are VERY adamant about what political ideas they believe in. There is no why you can escape dealing with people that will fight for their party like its their own child. Those two conclusions have been what has lead me to steer clear of politics in general.

Sadly, I can't do that for much longer as it is time for the next election and I also believe very highly in participating in our democratic republic. I HAD to register to vote today. There was a point in the application process where, everything was done, but there was one problem. A space labeled [Party Affiliation]. There is only one party I would have considered signing up for but something beckoned me not. I thought, chewed my lip a little, then suddenly a little of my American History came back to me. George Washington. Now there is a guy that I can honestly say no one had a problem with. EVERYONE liked old George. My history teacher even said that if George had wanted to....there was a point after the revolution where he could have crowned himself king of America and no one would have objected. But he didn't, because he believed in a government for the people by the people. He believed in keeping the country united behind the idea of the "more perfect union" thousands of people had just worked so hard to make. Then, almost as if George himself were telling me, I heard his quotation warning future generations against the formation of parties in government, as they had developed in England. He knew they would lead to a split in the country that would only serve to pull us apart. So with George W.'s...uhh...meaning Washington's...blessing, I marked "Unaffiliated" down on my form. God bless America, not our selfish bickering.

As for who I plan to vote for this coming election, that candidate's name will remain safely anonymous. Mostly because I know even the mention of his name could incite violence from some of the people I know. I hope whatever happens people stop to think about what is really important. It's good to worry about which candidate will better represent you to a point, but when you start to get bitter about it you're missing the point and you're supporting destructive feelings. Have a little faith in the checks and balances the constitution gives us and wait for the next election if your choice doesn't make it.

This submission wasn't funny at all...and I haven't made a jab at my roommate yet...Hmmmm...I'm getting slack. I'll make up for it next time...