Ohhhhhhh ohhhh ohhh.....Let's stay together ...........

I just caught the highlights of the 75th Republican debate last night, but let me say wow! That is an angry crowd. The king of dirty tricks Newt started the anger ball rolling by being incensed that someone in the media would ask him if he would like to address an issue that has been raised about his former marriage. Instead of being gracious and saying, yes thanks, let me tell you the truth, he answered like a bull in a china shop, inciting an already more than miffed crowd. Of course, it's all the media's fault. They are so mean, so unfair, no one ever torments Obama like this (have you watched Fox News, Newt?).

Anyway, I think I will never cease to be amazed at how mean these crowds are. Where do they get these people? I know a lot of conservatives, and while some are pretty adamant about their views, none are that "throw down mean". These people cheer the death penalty, boo Ron Paul's suggestion of the Golden Rule, and screech in utter joy at the thought of a terminally ill, uninsured patient dying. These are some blood-thirsty people. I have never seen such a group more in need of a little compassion.

Anyway, things got better when I saw the President singing at the Apollo theater. Let's stay together.........pretty good! It made me happy watching it. That is one thing you have to give him, you aren't going to find him screaming at a crowd, inciting anger, or calling out a specific group of people as "less than". As I was watching it struck me that as I watched, I probably viewed this very differently than some of his "non-fans". They may look at this just hate him more. It's either endearing or dividing. To me it's endearing. I wonder if Newt's meanness is endearing to his fans. To me, it would be embarrassing, but they seem to love it and he eats it up. This man does not need a bigger ego.

I think it will be interesting to see who the GOP sends in November. I would actually not mind seeing Romney and Obama debate. I say Republicans you should vote charm, not smarm.

We will say in the 21st century, when we had the chance to do the right thing, but we didn't care enough to do it.

The GOP Race aka Lord of the Flies

I have been watching the GOP candidates pretty closely. Not saying that I would necessarily vote for any of them, but I do want to keep an open mind and listen to what they have to say. Right now they are mostly talking about each other, with the obligatory "Obama is a socialist", "traditional family values-I have more kids than you", "class warfare" and "gay is bad" comments thrown in for good measure.

Michelle Bachmann is out of the race, now she can devote more time to the Fox News channel, her book tour, her very large family, and of course shopping with Marcus (those doggy sunglasses don't come cheap!). Perry might as well hang it up, he has made too many gaffes (use your words Rick) but he may hang on for another debate. How many have there been now, 45? We have Newt, douchebaggery in a men's warehouse suit. This man's mouth opens and smarm just oozes out. Do I care that he is on his third wife? Nope. Do I care that he stands up and advocates for traditional marriage, um yeah. Marriage should be between a man and a woman, and a woman, and a woman...puuuulleease.

Another choice is Ron Paul. Many traditionally left-leaners are now backing him. I like his ideas about the military (yes, let's stop policing the world and take care of our own), and some of his economic plans. Plus, he is just really likable, kinda like a grandpa. His stand on civil rights issues bother me, separate is not equal Ron. I am sure the people that got blasted by water hoses in the streets would not agree that we all just need to "embrace our cultures". I don't think he is going to reinstate Jim Crowe though.

Rick Santorum, wow. This is a guy being touted as the "evangelical's choice" for President. He says all the right things to them evidently. "Gays are destroying America" and "blacks are not willing to work for their paychecks", etc. Yes, just like Jesus. I think the NH caucus showed him that bigotry does not play well above the Mason-Dixon line. ZERO delegates, good riddance and shame on you.

John Huntsman. He doesn't have a chance, not because he is smart, has some good ideas, plus actual foreign policy experience, he has no chance because he::::gasp::::worked for Barack Obama! The kiss of death. Why would Republicans want to elect someone willing to work in a bipartisan fashion? I mean that is totally ridiculous (insert sarcastic tone). We might actually get something done in this country. Can you imagine if he had turned the appointment down? They would be saying, "He is UN-American! He would not serve his country!" How can you win with these people. I mean Obama got Bin-Laden and he is "weak on foreign policy".

Then the front runner, Mitt Romney (Mr. Handsome). to quote Jon Stewart loosely, it's like he answered the GOP's E Harmony ad and now that he is ahead they hate him. He's a rich capitalist, a business owner, AND has graying temples....so what's the problem? He is everything they love, minus the hating. Beats me. Yes, they have a point on Romney-care, but he's a good flip-flopper, I don't think they have anything to worry about. They know he is really a moderate, but they will swallow that to beat Barack.

I have a love-hate relationship with politics. I wish I didn't care, I wish I could just get mad and get over it. My youngest came in the other night while a debate was on and said "oh, where is crazy eyes?". Wow, he noticed. Then he said "OK so who is left? Crazy eyes is gone, there's still Ron Paul, and then ummm who is that third one? Let me see, who is it, the third one, help me out?" It took me a minute to realize he was making a Rick Perry debate gaffe reference.

Maybe we should go to the park.