Yesterday America got refreshed and revitalized thanks to the Britney news and perhaps from last night's election. As a bleeding heart liberal I must admit I stayed up late watching the results and cheering on the Dems. I even felt like a real change had occured and things in this country were going to turn around. Then I woke up this morning and realized a few things:
* It seemed like every other newly elected Democrat was either pro-life, anti-immagration, pro death penalty, or anti-gay. Last time I checked that's not what I call a Democrat. It looks like the party may have the majority but the infighting could be fierce between the Pelosi's of the world and the new right wing of the left wing party.
* Really what's going to change? I've been on this Earth for 32 years now and I can only remember a handful of meaningful moments of change in my lifetime. This country is so bipolar that our elected officials constantly try to straddle the middle so they can get elected again. My kingdom for an official that says something bold like, "We're raising taxes on people making over 80,000 a year because that's actually a lot of money, sorry."
* Even if the Dems do get something accomplished who here really thinks it will leave a positive legacy. The Democrats are to politics what my beloved Minnesota Vikings have become to football. I fully expect them to start out strong in the first year of their new found power but then to only come away with a small score from Emperor Bush (aka field goal). I expect them to prevent an oppresive social policy from the right but to the point where they won't be able to score themselves (good defense). In the end I think they'll find a way to fall way below expectations and if anything ruin their future shot at the presidency (aka not starting Tavaris Jackson).
Still with all my negativity I was still able to think about Britney and think maybe there is hope after all. Screw Timberlake, let's bring Britneyback!
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