I am so frustrated with politics and the news. It seems the more I pay attention, the more I need my chiropractor. I really need to disengage, but then that's what THEY want. Yeah. THEM. Even the ones I thought I wanted elected. THEM.
Was it easier when THEM were so easily identifiable?? They had a big (R) by their names. The enemy. Now I'm easily confused.
I'm heartened by the news today that the CIA black sites are being shut down. I really am. I hope this news is followed by the indictment of those who authorized these black sites in the first place. I'm sure it won't be.
I'm heartened by the news that Obama says the United States "does not torture." I hope we will see the indictment of those who have authorized the use of torture in our "war on terror."
I'm heartened by Obama's (wavering) stance on the illegal wiretapping of American civilians. Oh wait. State secrets. yeah. We're not done with them yet.
I'm heartened by the fact that our current administration is on the side of the little guy, and not the banks. Oh, wait. Geithner.
I'm not heartened by much lately, actually. I know it's only a couple months in, but it sure does seem like @ssholes are still in charge.
I received two requests for donations from the DNC and DCCC in the last week. I just sent them back with notations in red ink that I will not donate again until Bush and Cheney are investigated for war crimes and health care providers are made non-profit.
I want to believe in change. But I need to see it. On the major issues. Not the incremental ones.