Censoring Myself

Do you find yourself having great blog topics but feeling like you just don't have the energy to deal with the controversy they would cause? Like Sarah Palin.

Am I nuts? Doesn't she remind you of all those women? You know, the ones who think being mean and catty makes them tough? Since when did that become what the world aspires to? Honestly. In the Washington Post the next day, just on the cover alone, the word STRENGTH/STRONG was used over 25 times. Like that's all that matters in politics and government. Not once was the word compassion used. Not once.

I'm sorry, but I think Bill Clinton put it best "we should lead by the power of our example.... not the example of our power". Seriously. Do you really think that schoolyard bullying is something that should be glorified any more than it already has been in the last 8 years?I am just stunned. I feel like I'm in some kind of twilight zone-- the same way I felt 8 years ago. How is it possible to see so clearly the fork in the road and once again, have the rest of the USA choose the path that leads to more war, more bullying, more deficit, more UGLINESS?

It was ugly, Sarah Palin's speech. Ugly and bitchy. How it is that people are rejoicing over her snide little bitchy comments makes me want to run for the hills. I am a woman. And I resent the implication that woman will vote simply on the basis of who has a vagina. Seriously. How dare you?

I will not vote for a woman who has a 4 month old with severe disabilities, who is still nursing. Is she crazy? I don't know about you but when my babies were 4 months old it was hard enough to think straight, let alone run a country. I will not vote for a woman who glorifies her daughter's pregnancy at the age of 17 as a perfect choice over other CHOICES. Is she serious? I am the product of a 17 year old mother-- do you want to know how many years of therapy I had?

And while we are at it, since when is personal life off topic? I mean, seriously, during the Clinton years we not only heard every excruciating detail of his personal life... it was front page news! Give me a break. I have had enough of this double standard BS.

Seems to me the difference between the 2 parties just boils down to manners. Promoting bitchiness as "strength", calling unwillingness to go to war "unpatriotic and cowardly", and don't even start me on turning our back on the rest of the world to show how tough we are. You have got to be kidding me.

The power of our example should consist of decency. Concern for all. COMPASSION. And most importantly, being accountable for our actions. That is what prevents future disasters... being accountable and learning from our mistakes. Facing responsibilities. And choosing the best path when presented with the fork in the road... not the easy one... the road apparently less traveled in the USA. And while you're there, take a friend.

Honestly. Unbelievable.

You know what? I changed my mind. Bring it!