Take Two

Little known fact, my initial major in college was Political Science.  I wanted to eventually go to law school and become a mover/shaker in the political establishment.  Yeah, that didn’t work out so well so I became a nurse. No complaints here.

I mention that because I have effectively reached the boiling point on politics a full two months ahead of the election.  I really can’t stand it any more.  To recap the news as I’ve heard it: Obama and Palin have too little experience.  McCain and Biden have been in Washington so long they’re both part of the problem.  One family is worse than the other.  Fling mud, see what sticks.  Honestly, I really can’t take it anymore.  It has even bled into my joy of joys, Twitter (which I have now not used for over 24 hours.  Trust me, this is a miracle).  Is this really the way we want to choose the chief executive of our country?

I am a pretty faithful user of American Airlines, Hilton Hotels, and Avis Car Rental.  I use them not because I am in love with them but because they are utilitarian and get the job done that I need done.  I appreciate that American does not advertise that US Airways wrecks more planes or Marriott hotels are cockroach infested or Hertz cars break down in the middle of no where.  They sell their strengths, not the competition’s weaknesses.

I have not seen three advertisements in the last month promoting ideas, policies or solutions or either candidate- just how awful the opposition is.  Again, is this the best way to pick the leader of the free world?  I really don’t think so.