Political Overload.

Okay I get it...I understand, I comprehend, I actually grasp the concept. I am sure that you are all sitting there thinking what in world am I talking about. I have been raised to pick the best candidate, I have been raised to voice my opinion by VOTING, and I have been raised to following my heart, but of course listen to my head along the path. Yes, that is easier said than done, but at the end of the day if you don't follow your heart what good are you anyways.

Here is where I am at...I totally believe I am in political overload. I get the fact that the Democratic National Convention is in fact here in Denver, it is in fact 10 minutes from my house. It has in fact brought 35,000 tourist to our county. This will probably be the only time in my life that I will be in any town that the is the housing the DNC. People back in Florida are jealous that they are not here to enjoy or partake in the festivities. I can't blame them, if I were there and they were here, I'd probably be jealous as well...but oh if they could only know. I am seriously sick of the political arguments. I was raised to think that you don't talk about politics or religion when alcohol or mixed company are present. It seems to be the only thing that people are capable of talking about. Last night I had the lovely pleasure of listening to two people actually yell at each other about their political views. One was arguing that the other's opinion was wrong because they didn't have enough knowledge to talk about the great depression. Seriously, why is it that people can't just appreciate the fact that people across the country will have differing opinions?

The delegate gave me an Obama bracelet that I have been wearing, he also gave me an Obama '08 shirt, but I haven't had the right opportunity to wear it...yet! Normally, I am not a political junkie, however, hanging out with the delegate has lit a little spark about politics. I don't believe that I am the type that goes off on rampage expressing that everyone that doesn't agree with me is wrong, in fact I don't believe I have ever even vocalized my opinions about politics to anyone but my family or maybe the delegate. I try my hardest to stay away from conversations that can only end in arguments or screaming matches as they did last night. If someone knows the facts and figures and wants to calmly discuss politics over a cup of juice with no alcohol involved sign me up. I am getting emails, I am being dragged into conversations I don't want to be apart of because my opinion is different or so they think (the best part is that no one has ever actually heard my opinion, they just see my shit eating grin and my refusal to discuss the topic and they immediately assume that I don't agree with them)...fine by me!

The next issue I struggle with is the fact that people say I am not voting! Seriously? I just want to throw my hands up. It is in fact the same people that are begging me to vocalize my opinion! Why on earth would I ever discuss any sorts of politics with someone who says well at the end of the day, I refuse to vote anyways. I thought my generation of all people would be the ones that want to turn this country around for the positive. They would be the spark that would ignite the fire, the movement, the strike that knocks down all the bullshit...but no! Apparently, the only thing my generation has done is been able to teach people how to yell, scream, kick and punch about politics, but when push comes to shove their voice will never actually be heard. I have no problem that the only time my voice will be heard is when I hit the polls in November. It will also be heard when I pop the cork on the champagne and toast to the fact that I was part of the movement that will lead this country in the right direction.

I am headed downtown for the day, to enjoy and partake in the festivities. I am thrilled to be apart of it, take in the energy and really enjoy the life that our men and women are fighting to keep. Remember even the little stuff counts, think about what you do and say when you are referring to politics...it isn't nice to belittle someone because they don't agree with you.