Republicals, Evangelicans?
I don't know what to call them but they are my parents.
My mother called me and requested a favor. Ordering books from Amazon has been an easy one that I happily do for her. Age and technologically don't always go together(I am sure the 12:00 is flashing on her vcr right now) and, I can find a book on Amazon, order it and be done before she says, "do you have a pencil handy"?
The book for today's favor was "Unfit For Command".
I cringe as she tells me the title cuz I can guess what it is about. My parents being utterly obsessed with politics lately have read their share of literature. Sure enough it is a book on John Kerry and the Swift vet thing.
Honestly.
Although I am totally for freedom of speech I am tired of this subject. All I want to know about the candidates is where they stand on the "issues". So far I haven't heard much of that.
But I don't let on that her choice of reading material bothers me. I order the book and chat about other things. She is my mom and a we may have different views but that is ok. But it is ok because my mom isn't preaching to anyone with the idea that casting a vote for Kerry is casting a vote against God.
That concept truly bothers me. I admit I am not politically savvy. Living in the DC area and being surrounded by those who have politics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, has made me painfully aware of that. But I do get a gross feeling deep down in my gut when I hear discussions about America being a "Christian" country. I thought it was a democracy.
I think we have a new political party. The Evangublicans. Somewhere in between the year I was born and last week the two entities became one. Or maybe I just wasn't paying attention and it took a "holy war" to wake me up.
I am ashamed to admit that at 39 I have never actually voted. Bryan being Canadian, and us living in Canada had something to do with it. The last election I was out of the country again, but there were other times that I know that there was no good excuse for it. So If I had a mind to complain it would be a wee bit hypocritical.
Now I feel I should vote but don't have a clue who to vote for. Granted, I haven't dug deep for any real info, yet. I guess I keep thinking that the talking heads will say something that will sway me but that is probably futile and ill advised. So far my best input has been the Daily Show.
I think my son has it right though, wait for the debates, then we might get a glimpse of something true. Then at least it is the candidates talking and not all these other people.
The thought did cross my mind that if I voted against Bush I would actually be canceling out one of my parent's votes. So now I have to consider what "Honor thy mother...." means. Hmmm.
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