October 18, 2004
Discouraged, Bogged Down, Pessimistic
Now here is your typical New England autumnal scene, complete with Canada geese, who, although they look like they are taking off, are, in fact, going nowhere, since their migration patterns have changed radically in the past few years.
Me too. A weekend's worth of capturing electrons produced close to nothing, Even the pretty shots, as above, are cliches. Last week I talked with an artist who said that these days, with digital technology, anyone can take a perfect photo -- there's very little that's new or innovative.
I'm a little discouraged. It's not because the Red Sox are losing either, it's the polls.
I just looked at the "fair and balanced" AARP Bulletin, which supposedly outlines the differences between the candidates, and makes them look very much alike. How is it that the Repubicans can get people to vote against their own best interests? Other headlines in the Bulletin include "Medicare Hike Could Squeeze SS Benefits", "Flu Vaccine Supplies Late But Plentiful " and "Will Your Vote Be Counted?" Come on. Earth to Elderly. Why isn't the AARP coming out heartily in favor of Kerry? Let us not forget that AARP is a major insurance company and that its evil little heart might not be entirely with our senior citizens. I would cancel my membership if I didn't have to keep track of the obfiscations.
The Manchester Guardian, in England, for heaven's sake, is providing the names and addresses of voters in swing states who are registered as independents, so that British people can write to them, and tell them what the world thinks of George W. Bush, and why a vote for Kerry is crucial. I heard it on NPR now I can't find it, maybe you can. It is suggested that the notes be handwritten for impact.
And my dear hairdresser is wondering why Cheney never saw Edwards before the debate. She missed the four thousand pictures of them on the net the next day.
Maybe I'll be more coherent tomorrow.
Posted by Dakota at October 18, 2004 06:56 AM