politics bores me

[sparkz0r]

I've refrained from talking about the US election (mostly 'cause I didn't want to get reamed for being a non-American, and having an opinion on the appointment of an influential world leader) until now.

The majority of the people on livejournal appear to be pro-Kerry (or, possibly more accurately, anti-Bush). Well, Bush won. Get over it. Your country has never been so galvanised to vote in an election before. Now it's time for you to take a more active role in politics. And, no, putting your shoes on and heading to the nearest polling station isn't the limit to being politically active.

I can't claim to be all that knowledgable on how national or state politics works - but there must be a way for you to become more involved in your government - petitions, providing support to your favoured political party, hell - even letter writing to your local governor.

Spouting venomous attacks on people who didn't vote the same way as you is futile, and, quite frankly, extremely disappointing.

If your not happy with the way things are stop whinging and start working at changing it.

Comments

[aricadavidson.livejournal.com]

Hey. Found you on my friends of friends list :)

I support Bush. I'm not ashamed of it and yet I feel like I've been trashed all day long.

I just wanted to say -- Thank you for saying this.

And you may not live in the U.S. but you are most certainly entitled to your own opinion! :) *hugs*

[jenahville.livejournal.com]

Yes there is more that a citizen can do other than head out every 4 years to vote for a Presidential Candidate. Nicely said.
Like your icon btw :D

[sparkz0r.livejournal.com]

Thanks - I felt like saying something after seeing how upset a lot people were getting over personal attacks. I still don't feel like I got my point across well, but...

And I've been waiting for an excuse to use that icon. ;)

[jenahville.livejournal.com]

LOL!