Rarely do I ever mention politics on this site. I love a good political discussion in real life, but it’s just not something I want to chat about here on the blog.
But, seriously, is it weird that there’s a small part of me that’s actually happy about the fact that the meltdown on Wall Street this week is forcing the candidates to talk about actual issues rather than lipstick on pigs?
I know. I’m odd that way.
The GeekHiker 
Politicians actually having something pertinent to address? What?
It’s a nice change of pace.
By: just a girl on September 16, 2008
at 9:43 pm
Let’s hope that Bank doesn’t crash out completely.
By: Gany on September 17, 2008
at 4:34 am
The fact is, the economy is too big for any one politician to change. All they can really do is try to keep the most people comfortable while everything go ka-blooey.
By: Homer-Dog on September 17, 2008
at 6:04 am
Democrats and Republicans aren’t qualified to talk about managing money.
By: Aaron on September 17, 2008
at 6:55 am
i’m totally with you. it is a nice change and a good subject for which to put them on the spot.
and i’m not one to talk about politics, either. despite that i work in a political environment, i’ll leave the room if someone starts talking partisan politics.
By: kristin on September 17, 2008
at 7:16 am
I’m mad as hell about the privatized gains/socialized losses (to borrow a phrase) that came about from such irresponsible business practices. There are so many things that I would rather see tax revenue go towards. And unfortunately, I don’t think either candidate has strength/solutions in this area.
By: Hadley on September 17, 2008
at 9:35 am
I’m there with you. It does feel strange, but like you said, it’s forcing the candidates to talk about something serious and that’s nice. Although I try to watch as little campaign coverage as possible. (it’s like crack!) I just end up getting angry and ranting on the blog.
By: Rachel on September 17, 2008
at 9:44 am
I love politics but tne to get way too worked up to properly address it; I get too zealous.
By: Kori on September 17, 2008
at 9:55 am
It is nice to have something other than mudslinging going on…
By: Mel Heth on September 17, 2008
at 11:22 am
I’m hoping that since they think bailing out a massive corporation whose irresponsible and greedy CEOs who mismanaged a company (and who are still going to be billionaires when this is all over) is worth doing at the taxpayer expense, my letter to the government asking for them to bail me out of my debt is going to have a similar effect.
By: Dingo on September 18, 2008
at 10:16 am
You mean lipstick on pigs isn’t The.Most.Important.THing ever? Huh….
🙂
By: Ruby on September 18, 2008
at 11:03 am
It’s hard not to get wrapped up in this political season because it’s packed with ‘firsts’. I feel like I HAVE to pay attention because one day my kids will be all “Hey, Mom, do you remember where you were when Obama/McCain became president? Mom? Mom? Why are you crying??”
By: thecoconutdiaries on September 18, 2008
at 12:11 pm
not weird! hurrah! i feel the same way!
By: seine on September 18, 2008
at 10:02 pm
Just A Girl – It is indeed.
Gany – True!
Homer-Dog – I agree, but it is fun to watch them squirm.
Aaron – LOL
Kristin – I’ll stay in the room till people become annoying about it…
Hadley – I don’t know who does!
Rachel – Heh. What’s a blog good for if not a good rant?
Kori – Understandable.
Mel Heth – The mudslinging can be entertaining, but doesn’t lead to good choices, methinks.
Dingo – I think we should all write that letter!
Ruby – No, that would be second… 😉
TheCoconutDiaries – Well, I hope you don’t end up crying!
Seine – Cool!
By: geekhiker on September 18, 2008
at 10:43 pm