I'm currently trying to figure out why I even bother with the debates. I've watched two of the three and so far, it's the same damn thing. At this point, it's hard to really root for either canidate. I know who I'm going to vote for, but as I think about it, I don't like either canidate. In fact, as I watch these debates, I am actually losing respect for these canidates.
Bah! This is gross. This is absolutely hidious. There is nothing being said here that is of any real value. I've seen high school debates that were better than this. Both sides pull stuff out of their hind regions. Apperently both Senator Kerry and President Bush have some kind of trillion fetish. Every number was X Trillion. It's just too much.
I should be watching and paying more attention right now. But I can't bring myself to do it. Neither person is saying anything of merit. They are talking at each other and the American public. Yet nothing is being said. I'd actually compare this to a talk given by a marketing director. Lot's of political buzzwords; very little content.
They did bring up a topic that is very interesting to me. Namely that of discrimination. Senator Kerry brought it up as if it was the fault of the government. That I found to be a bit…iggg. Discrimination is something that is just kind of going to exist. It's not that it's good, I'm not happy aout it, I'm not even just letting it slide. But come on, don't blame something that is passed down from generation to generation on the government.
Hell, it's the government that protects such hatred. The same amendment that lets me write this blog is the same amendment that gives people the right to scream at the top of their lungs about how “some nigger” (read me) took their spot at Princeton. As long as we are guaranteed the freedoms to speak as we see fit, assemble together, and raise children in a way we feel is right, then hatred and discrimination will survive. So unless the government suddenly decides to start restricting our freedoms in the constitution, there's no point in pointing fingers at any political party for the situation.
Speaking of bigotry, the local storyline at General Protection Fault hits a bit close to home. No, I am not implying anything about Nicole's father. It's more of just a general fear. It's the fear that one day, I'm going to want to marry a woman, and her father will take issue with me being black. It's not something I think about often, but every once in a while, I wonder about it. I mean, it's bad enough having to worry about whether he'll like you based on your personality, but it's another thing to hope he can see past something as superficial as your skin.
I like to believe that in this day and age, people of changed, but I have already had one girl tell me her father went apeshit when he found out we were going on a date. Of course, he liked me when we were just friends and I was fixing his stereo equipment. Being black wasn't an issue, but when we go out on a date, suddenly being black was an issue with him. (I know it was that, she told me later) It's funny how one incident can have such an impact.
Of course, talking about this makes me think about Nicole's father. As it stands, I like my relationship with Mr. DiLello. He's the first father who, upon finding out I was dating his daughter, didn't treat me like crap. He actually wanted to get to know me. I have never felt like Mr. DiLello was out to embarrass me or make me look stupid. Instead, he makes me feel comfortable. He doesn't have to do that, nor did he have to let me tag along when he and Mrs. DiLello came down to Princeton. But he did, and that really means a lot to me.
So yeah…been a fun night. It's interesting how my thoughts flow sometimes. I will definetly say I didn't plan on talking about Nicole's dad, but…eh…makes sense. Anyway, I think I'm going to head to bed. I want to get up and work tomorrow…or maybe not. We'll see tomorrow.
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