Here in “Shiny’s Political Corner” you’ll see a side of me that you don’t usually get to see on this blog. I prefer to think of myself as an entertainment and, perhaps, humor blogger. I don’t really think I have a specific theme to my blogs, but I’d like to feel that they delve on the lighter side of life and that people see them accordingly. Nonetheless, there can also be a serious side of Shiny, and I hope people are okay seeing this facet in a blog post.
You may be wondering: why blog politically if the blogosphere is already oversaturated with those of all opinions and stances who are far better educated on the issues than I? Where are my credentials to make a statement on the politics of a candidate, you may ask? Do I have any educational background which make my political opinions noteworthy? I must be honest and tell you that I may not have as many credentials as those who primarily blog politically, but I still feel validated in occasional political blog entries such as this one because I’ve experienced politics simply by living life as a member of a society.
After all, I find it quite natural for everyone — be it someone who usually shows apathy towards government in general to those who follow it intensely (as we find quite a few of the latter living so close to the Nation’s Capital) — to be intrigued at the process in which we create rules and norms of a society as well as, in our type of representative political body, selecting folks whom we feel will stand up for the values and mores we hold dear. Be it a nationwide election or something which remains solely on the very localized level, I think people like to know that there is some higher-level mechanism which exists to keep order in a potential chaos of social interaction.
And that’s why I feel like my opinion on subjects political can be stated here on my blog, if occasionally. I understand that many of you steer clear from mixing politics and your own lighter-fare blogs for very valid reasons. (In fact, they may be similar reasons that I’ve been using for quite a while,) All I ask is that you read my political blog entries with an open mind, knowing that you need not agree with me, but that my opinion may be as valid as yours.
It may come as no surprise to many of you that my political leanings are all over the place: there are many issues on which I side with the left, many on which I lean to the right, and many which have such radical ideas that they don’t fit with either camp. It’s important that you don’t assume a political affiliation based on a political point of view expressed in the vacuum of a single, political blog post. I urge you not to pigeonhole me into a specific construct of a single political party based on statements I make when I’m writing with my “Shiny’s Political Corner” hat on.
Also — I welcome and encourage comments and dialogue on these blogs as I do with all of my other blog posts. All I ask is that you treat other commenters and me with respect, regardless of political affiliation or opinion. It’s really the give and take of the forum of blogging which makes these discussions valuable. Furthermore, I’d appreciate it if you didn’t use my comments as a place for you to grandstand a specific political stance on your proverbial soapbox. I’m not a fan of comment moderation or editing, but if things get out of hand I’ll have to resort to doing so. Please — let’s not let it get to that point.
So — now that we have this introductory disclaimer out of the way, please allow me to wax political for a few moments as I present:
Shiny’s Political Corner: November Reign
So — It looks like it’s going to be McCain and Obama in November.
Well — how about that…
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I know, right.
Disclaimer > Post.
Niiiiice ๐
Hillys last blog post..Song For The Dumped….
I agree.
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I vehemently disagree, and find your political post offensive to my personal ideals in every way possible. Also, I don’t think you’re very smart.
…that’s the right comment on a political post, right? ๐ Disagreement and/or insulting the person’s intelligence? At least that seems to be the generally accepted format.
Epiphanys last blog post..Ghost Story
If you are going to continue with these inflammatory posts filled with outlandish speculation, I’m afraid I just can’t read your blog anymore…
Dave2s last blog post..Polite
This this blog is going to get all serious on me, I’m out of here.
othurmes last blog post..Mr. N. Ablerโฆyour table is ready.
Imagine.
NYCWDs last blog post..How Do You Spell Wookie?
Next time around now you can just say <> and link to this post.
OMG. You are BRILLIANT!
Miss Britts last blog post..How To Win Friends And Influence People On The Internet
Dude, you got me all worked up…for THAT?
the first one is free…
katherine.s last blog post..Dona Nobis Pacem
I like a succinct political post. Too bad the politicians can’t take a leaf outta your book.
Winters last blog post..The Vampire Show
I almost zoned out half way through the disclaimer, (sorry it was 6.30am!) but I’m so glad I read to the end. I feel truly educated now – thank you ;o)
Penelopes last blog post..How was your day?
I think you’d give the political pundits on CNN a run for their money.
Avitables last blog post..Fuck you, you fucking fuckers
allow me my moment…
history has always shown that, in the u.s., black men gain power before women (black or white).
however, history shows it’s usually *right* before…
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Amanda: Yeah! For real!
Hilly: Thanks for explaining it for the rest of us. ๐
whall: Oh — and you would agree… (by the way — thanks for the link!)
Epiphany: I think you’ve got it. ๐ The blogging community from which I came had quite a few folks who were very passionate about their opinions — and made it abundantly clear that anyone who diverged from said opinions had something wrong with them.
Dave2: I learned it on FOX News — so it must be true. ๐
othurme: I beg to differ. I intentionally used the word vacuum in my disclaimer to make it light-hearted and familiar to the hot, sexy vacuuming crowd. Write for your audience…
NYCWD: Crazy, no? (And thank you, sir, for snacking on me on a Sunday.)
Miss Britt: I’m as much brilliant as you are noble. ๐
Karl: Ah, yes. The politi-blogging equivalent of blueballs. Enjoy!
katherine: So true. Wait ’til I think of my second one!
Winter: Agreed. Succinct is key. Take a look at FDR who said, with brevity in mind, The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. And sharks.
Penelope: My pleasure! Welcome to the American political system…
Avitable: Things have been shit at CNN since Soledad O’Brien started wearing higher cut tops. Yawnfest…
Ms. Benefit: If this were correct, we’d see a Black man win the Indy 500 already. Explain THAT! ๐
Wayne is right. Your post is the best. I like the part where you outline each position and where your stance is… oh wait, that’s another post…
Seriously, I read the intro and got all built up and found the end result still satisfying. Clever, you shiny person, you.
martymankinss last blog post..Iโm A Liberal
JCPenney, eh?
Brandons last blog post..The Drive Home
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