This is me getting somewhat political, which I do much more often in other medium. But this one is a bit about how silly we, as Americans, have made politics. Part II is going to be about some of the darker aspects of this. In any event, let's have the funny part.
When did we start having "Red States" and "Blue States?" And why does it feel like we are reducing our options to Red and Blue? It is as if Politics has turned into a Competitive Multiplayer section of a First Person Shooter, or American Gladiators, or Double Dare. That gives me an idea...
How many more people would actually be engaged in politics as a whole if politicians had to compete in Double Dare events? I know I'd be more engaged in debates if the moderator was firing pies at the candidates, who had to catch them in a pair of oversized pants. And the winner got to tell their stance and get to rebut the other side's stance. People who wouldn't even care would be for it just to see these often overserious folks make a fool of themselves.
And the news analysis? That would be amazing "Well, the Democrat had some great difficulty with the Human Hamster Wheel, so I wonder if they are healthy enough to serve 4 years as President?" "Ah, but the Republican spent 3 hours checking the same nostril in Pick-It. They don't seem to be smart enough to hold the office."
The American system is going to hell in a hand basket. We might as well enjoy the descent. 👅
Next time, I explain why I think this Red vs. Blue is a bad thing over-all.
When did we start having "Red States" and "Blue States?" And why does it feel like we are reducing our options to Red and Blue? It is as if Politics has turned into a Competitive Multiplayer section of a First Person Shooter, or American Gladiators, or Double Dare. That gives me an idea...
How many more people would actually be engaged in politics as a whole if politicians had to compete in Double Dare events? I know I'd be more engaged in debates if the moderator was firing pies at the candidates, who had to catch them in a pair of oversized pants. And the winner got to tell their stance and get to rebut the other side's stance. People who wouldn't even care would be for it just to see these often overserious folks make a fool of themselves.
And the news analysis? That would be amazing "Well, the Democrat had some great difficulty with the Human Hamster Wheel, so I wonder if they are healthy enough to serve 4 years as President?" "Ah, but the Republican spent 3 hours checking the same nostril in Pick-It. They don't seem to be smart enough to hold the office."
The American system is going to hell in a hand basket. We might as well enjoy the descent. 👅
Next time, I explain why I think this Red vs. Blue is a bad thing over-all.
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