Say It Loud, Say It Proud...

I am a Libertarian.

After much consideration, I've changed political parties. That's right, I am now a registered Libertarian (or will be when they get the registration form I sent in the mail).

The Era of the Celebrity

I think when we look back on this time as history it may be referred to as The Era of the Celebrity.

We (well, not me and you, more like "The Man") appoint comedians as senators:


Actors think they are experts on religion and medicine:


Or that they represent all of America with their political views:

Bodybuilder/actors are made governors (and then bankrupt their state):

Or are just plain worshiped as deity - if she doesn't like beef, then beef sales drop by millions:


And of course, let's not leave out the biggest celebrity of them all - at least the media thinks he is:


Photo sources:
Al Franken
Tom Cruise
Sean Penn
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Oprah
Obama

Ignorance May Be Bliss, But It's Going To Bankrupt Us

So I was at the local farmer's market yesterday and a group of people had set up a table with a bunch of pamphlets, buttons, stickers, etc. promoting "Obamacare." Now let me say, I completely support their right to assemble and speak out on an issue. I applaud them for their efforts and sacrifices in service of something they believe in. And even though I STRONGLY disagree I think it's noble that they want to help people. That being said, I just stopped by to take a quick look and see what kinds of things they were saying. I didn't address anybody and was planning on moving on quickly when a woman said she wanted to speak to me about this important issue. I politely declined but a guy came out of nowhere and began asking me questions. I told them that I didn't agree with socialized medicine and that I didn't want to argue, knowing they wouldn't change my opnion and I probably wouldn't change their's. Then the woman asked me:

"Don't you think Medicaid for everyone is a good idea?"

Silence. My thoughts: "Are you kidding me?!? Have you ever been on Medicaid? How about in the last ten years?"
My answer:

"No. I don't think Medicaid is a good idea."

There was more to the conversation, but this one question I just can't stop thinking about. Was she serious? Now I have been on Medicaid. For the last 5 years or so. During that whole time we have been students and I've had 2 pregnancies. We've used student insurance, but it doesn't cover everything so Medicaid covers the rest. If there was ANY other way, or if healthcare was affordable, I'd take it. Plus, when I was working, I paid plenty of taxes and my family all pay their taxes, so really I'm just finally getting that money back! But seriously. Medicaid is the WORST! There is virtually no customer service. I could go on and on about all the bad experiences I've had dealing with Medicaid, but I won't. Really, I just wanted to share the question with you. All I can think is: Ignorance must really be bliss.

It's So Sad

First of let me tell you how sick I am of hearing about how great it is that America has elected it's first black president. HELLO?!? It is just as prejudiced to vote for a man because he is black as it is to NOT vote for him for the same reason.

That being said, I think it is so incredible sad that our first black president will end up running our country into the ground.

He may very well go down in history as not only being the first black president, but also one of the worst. That sort of breaks my heart.

Are You Kidding Me?

I could probably entitle all of my posts "Are You Kidding Me?" I feel like Seth Meyers on SNL, "SERIOUSLY? SERIOUSLY?!?"

I've been reading "The Revolution - A Manifesto" by Ron Paul and there are so many things that have become so clear to me. We have been lied to in the name of "safety." Our own safety (because we aren't smart enough to keep ourselves safe) and national safety. Our government has way more power than the founding fathers ever meant for them to have. And that power has gone to their heads.

I love this quote from the book (from the section discussing The Patriot Act and other similar acts):

Judge Andrew Napolitano recently asked, "Why should government agaents spy on us? They work for us. How about we spy on them?"

So great. Anyway, I don't have any specifics to shout about today, just wanted to vent some frusteration.

20/20 wih John Stossel

Did anyone else watch John Stossel on 20/20 tonight? Very interesting! I'm pretty sure John Stossel is my newest political crush! Hubbie just got a book by him I can't wait to read. Anyhow, anyone have any thoughts and opinions on all the stuff John talked about tonight?

Cash For Gold!!

Have you ever wondered if the Cash For Gold guys are building their own Atlas Shrugged-type society? How cool would that be?