As if I didn't have enough politics to deal with

Between City/Library negotiations and my own constant maneuvering towards Queen of the World status, I haven't had much time for the presidential hooplah. Plus they've been talking about and running for the '08 election since approximately 1974 so if I'd paid any notice I'm sure I would be burned out on it by now. My sister Jenny raises a good point though--since these people have been canvassing nonstop for years now, who is doing their actual jobs? Wise words, o sister mine.

I imagine I'll have to start paying attention soon. I played one of those candidate match games a little while back and came up with someone I'd never ever heard of. So, yeah. Best get in the know.

I'm not voting for Mitt Romney, though, in case anyone was wondering. Yes, the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics were very smooth and well done--thank the heavens above, since I was living in the area at the time and was sure it was going to be two weeks of a BYU football game day times 10 million right out my front door. So I thank Mitt for that. But I doubt I'll agree with his politics, and he doesn't seem capable of keeping his story straight.

So I'm worried that it's going to end up being a bit like this:

(Image from Cafepress--thanks to Cicada and Squirrel Boy)

Plus, I already know how it's going to go. Years from now I'll be in Europe, sunning myself somewhere lovely while a bronzed youth brings me slushy fruit drinks. As soon as people recognize my accent they'll start talking to me how much they hate our President. Because this is what always happens. They will either hold me personally responsible, or they will smile benevolently and tell me that it's okay--they're sure I didn't vote for him/her. I will think back on this moment and say, "Hey. I had to pick someone."

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