Now that all the ballots are finally in (except Alaska), I feel I can do a much more thorough interpretation of what this means for America's political future. Though rest assured, this will be my last post on the midterm election.
Two of my favorite senators lost last night: Russ Feingold from Wisconsin and Alan Grayson from Florida. These were two truly progressive senators who avoided the corruption that has so plagued our nation. They did not deserve to be voted out. This actually affected me more than losing the house of representatives.
Many pundits are comparing the loss in congress to the same thing that happened during Clinton's presidency and saying that this signifies that Obama will also be a two-term president who winds up popular towards the end. These are complete guesses. There is nothing to suggest that Obama's presidency will even remotely resemble Clinton's. As it is, Obama is likely to get voted out unless he passes some really comprehensive legislation soon.
I know a lot of my followers are from overseas, so I was considering switching from American politics to more global issues. Perhaps I'll do a couple of blogs on anti-religion. I'll put up a poll later to see what my followers would like.
Interesting perspective on the election. Let's see what happens with all the changes going on in the house.
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quite mad that prop 19 lost... :(
ReplyDelete^ same
ReplyDeleteI'm a liberal, but I wasn't really upset that Republicans dominated the election this year. I'm more upset that a large number of terrible Republican politicians were elected. I have no problem if a GOOD Republican wins, but so many were assholes this election.
ReplyDeleteAgreed mate, rough year.
ReplyDeleteAnti-religion sounds good. Looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeletei forgot to go vote lol
ReplyDeleteYeah global issues would be great!
ReplyDelete+1 for global issues :)
ReplyDeletethere was a big swing in voters this time around
ReplyDeleteI like this a lot!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I voted
ReplyDeletegood job with this!
ReplyDeleteAnti-religion sounds really interesting. looking forward to it
ReplyDeleteyeah, this is a rough year for the GOP
ReplyDeleteWell I'm not from the USA but I still enjoy reading about your politics
ReplyDeleteYea! Anti Religion!
ReplyDeleteI agree that you should expand your blog into world politics, perhaps about the major partners of the USA.
ReplyDeleteI like the world politics and anti religon idea.
ReplyDeletedont like that picture though
I'm from the US and would like to see some more global issues =/
ReplyDeleteI still think we're all screwed
ReplyDeleteglad im canadian
ReplyDeleteinteresting thanks for the post and your thoughts about obama
ReplyDeletelets get it started
ReplyDeleteI hate the polarity in politics.
ReplyDeleteLol Obama's the worst prez ever...JK ;)
ReplyDeleteAlmost all of the elections went the opposite way I thought they were going to go. Lets hope for the best...
ReplyDeleteprop19:
ReplyDeleteme sad
politicks sucks forevah
or until weed is legal
Love voting!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a solid anti-religion post
ReplyDeletegreat blog man! keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteProp 19 lose o well Keep up the voting
ReplyDeleteKeep fear alive!
ReplyDeleteI like the US politics, I dont know enough of it. Like I couldnt name 1 thing Obama has done in office yet :/
ReplyDeleteSame Dan :)
ReplyDeletepretty cool blog you have here, gonna keep an eye on it.
ReplyDeletecheck my blog out some time. :D
Nice insite here. :D
ReplyDeleteI don't need prop 19, i live near the Dutch border :D
ReplyDeletetoo bad for you guys though
no comment. :D
ReplyDeleteAnti relogion always interests me :P but don't underestimate the overseas. We follow your politics too :d
ReplyDeleteforgot to vote >_<
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