Apprehension
Published by Mertz on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 2:07 PM.And even though we have morons like Dick Cheney running around saying (once again) that a vote for the Democrats is exactly what the terrorists want, there are still people in this country voting for Republicans. That is such a ridiculous, and unsupported assertion that it blows my mind that people still would consider that big a liar or that incompetent a thinker a suitable second in command for our nation.
Terrorist violence is probably due more to the fact that the terrorists are concerned about our perpetual occupation of their land or our support for an out of control military presence in the region. Terrorists are not using the internets and the Google to watch our every political move (and maybe even Georgie's ranch). They're too busy killing our troops in a country that barely has electricity.
I guess I write this not to change minds, but more as therapy for myself. I'm bracing for the disaster next Tuesday. The Democrats are already getting ahead of themselves thinking that they've won. I for one fear that if Karl Rove is not worried, it is all the more reason for supporters of fair and honest elections to be worried. I am going to try and get through Steal This Vote quickly this weekend just to build up a thicker skin for when Karl and the boys use their new toys to corrupt our election process.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Here's a little bit of fist pumping, rock out indie goodness to help relieve some of the stress that some of you might also be feeling.
The Arcade Fire - Rebellion (Lies)
This Soon?
Published by Mertz on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 4:51 PM.Even during the bleakest of conversations about the current state of politics and our country, there has always been the fallback answer of "Well, one day Barack Obama will be president." However, it always seemed like that day was extremely far away. I always guessed 2012 he'd make a run if a Dem wasn't elected in 2008. Or worst case, he'd run in 2016.
Perhaps it is just the media grasping at straws, but it looks like Barack is contemplating running in 2008. It's not much to go on. But let's just say that there is a giant Mertz smile on my face today. And this is definitely something that would be a tangible reason to get back into politics and advocacy like the undergrad days seemed to be pointing me towards.
Seconds Please
I went to go see Broken Social Scene with a crew of friends in Indianapolis. Never have I seen a band so quickly succumb to being on drugs (and if anyone wants to disagree with that assertion, go for it in the comments cause I'd love to see a different explanation for all the lunacy that happened on stage that night). Thankfully, the second song they played was the song I wanted to hear and it was fantastic. Second song of their set, second song posted for this blog. Seemed to fit:
Broken Social Scene - 7/4 (Shoreline)
The Thought
Published by Mertz on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 9:11 PM.The Song
Someone posted this last week or so for John Lennon's birthday. It's been stuck in my head ever since. And it seemed like a very good starting point for any blog. Including this one.
John Lennon - Instant Karma