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The political fatigue, I mean. And I'm not talking about the "I'm tired of everyone bitching about this" fatigue. I'm talking about the "I swear if this shit doesn't end soon I'm gonna beat the ever living shit out of my dog because I'm so damn frustrated with the stupidity of the undecided voter" fatigue. I'm talking about the "who in his right fucking mind could still be undecided at this stage in the game" fatigue.

And I haven't really started my prep for local races yet. The national and state-wide Senate race is easy for me. Kerry and Boxer will win in California without any real competition. But I've got what feels like a dozen statewide initiatives to read through and 15 citywide initiatives and local races for Supervisor, School Board and Community College Board to wade through.

And goddamn do I have the fatigue.

I know I do.

Which is why I've seriously just decided to give up trying to talk to people about politics. I live in California. Three Bush supporters arn't going to make a difference.

...especially since they have yet to register -_-



Honestly, it's gotten to the point where people say "Hey Kyle, I dunno...I feel like I should get more involved with politics" and I just glare at them and say "You don't want that. You really don't want that. It would be a mistake."

I'm just sick of all the hot topic bullshit. Topics like whether one of the debaters cheated, if Kerry didn't deserve his medals, if Bush did coke at Camp David. These topics are hardly relevant to an informed voter, yet those are points that the media and the people who discuss politics freely and gleefully shove down your throat.

I feel just fine. Voting in California's not exactly nerve-fraying, since we know how it'll all turn out, and since I don't really care about indian casinos. Other that that, being pretty confident that my choice for President's a shoo-in, I feel pretty fresh. Or maybe I just have too much time to kill. ;)

Anyone else?

i'm simply exhausted by the continued effort of reminding myself why i am voting for Kerry. every time he gives me a reason to vote for him (like his killer performance in that second debate) he turns right around and gives me a reason why i don't EVER want him in office (like that comment about how "we are all God's children" in the third debate). i am doing my damndest to keep my eye on the prize, and getting Bush out of office is one hell of a prize, but when the cost is that i will have to face John Kerry in office for four years...well, the muscle control required to keep my lunch down is totally draining.

i'm simply exhausted by the continued effort of reminding myself why i am voting for Kerry. every time he gives me a reason to vote for him (like his killer performance in that second debate) he turns right around and gives me a reason why i don't EVER want him in office (like that comment about how "we are all God's children" in the third debate). i am doing my damndest to keep my eye on the prize, and getting Bush out of office is one hell of a prize, but when the cost is that i will have to face John Kerry in office for four years...well, the muscle control required to keep my lunch down is totally draining.

ROFL!!! Bottle, you're a TRIP! :D

And why do we have to post this in the General forum? There should be a political issues forum as well.

y'all need to count your freaking blessings

im in a battle ground state

all those ads you just HEAR about are on my tv constantly. every commercial break brings 4-6 political ads. some are so outrageous that i yell at the tv.

in starting to get the PHONE CALLS. because im a registered democrat and the husband is a registered republican we are going to get ALL the calls. *shudder* recorded messages from various and sundry campaigns. and yes i DO yell at the recording when they make claims that are too outrageous.

every freaking week there are visits from the top of the presidential campaigns. the candidates, the vps, the WIVES. im starting to think like those guys from new hampshire "well i havent met him in person yet so i cant decide"

we only have 5 electoral votes in new mexico. why cant we just be ignored like we used to be??

we only have 5 electoral votes in new mexico. why cant we just be ignored like we used to be??

LOL! 'Cause y'all "swing," baby, swing! :D

The political fatigue, I mean. And I'm not talking about the "I'm tired of everyone bitching about this" fatigue. I'm talking about the "I swear if this shit doesn't end soon I'm gonna beat the ever living shit out of my dog because I'm so damn frustrated with the stupidity of the undecided voter" fatigue. I'm talking about the "who in his right fucking mind could still be undecided at this stage in the game" fatigue.

And I haven't really started my prep for local races yet. The national and state-wide Senate race is easy for me. Kerry and Boxer will win in California without any real competition. But I've got what feels like a dozen statewide initiatives to read through and 15 citywide initiatives and local races for Supervisor, School Board and Community College Board to wade through.

And goddamn do I have the fatigue.

Oooo ooo I have the fatigue. Damn election year.

y'all need to count your freaking blessings

im in a battle ground state

all those ads you just HEAR about are on my tv constantly. every commercial break brings 4-6 political ads. some are so outrageous that i yell at the tv.

in starting to get the PHONE CALLS. because im a registered democrat and the husband is a registered republican we are going to get ALL the calls. *shudder* recorded messages from various and sundry campaigns. and yes i DO yell at the recording when they make claims that are too outrageous.

every freaking week there are visits from the top of the presidential campaigns. the candidates, the vps, the WIVES. im starting to think like those guys from new hampshire "well i havent met him in person yet so i cant decide"

we only have 5 electoral votes in new mexico. why cant we just be ignored like we used to be??
I feel you. My brother-in-law is in New Mexico as well--up around Questa--but he's only being inundated with the Democratic party stuff. He was one of the Taos local organizers for Dean, after all.

But these two weeks can't come fast enough to suit me.

you want to know the cure to THE FATIGUE??

ARUUUUUBAAAAA
http://hyatt-regency-resort.aruba-travel-info.com/aruba-musical-pier.jpg

sitting in the palm shade on election day (im leaving on the 31st) drinking tropical drinks brought to me by the cabana boy. maybe a little snorkling in the clear waters of the carribean. gambing or dancing all night.

ARUUUUUBAAAAA
Dude, I was there this summer - it rocked!

And concerning the fatigue; yes I am too

you want to know the cure to THE FATIGUE??

ARUUUUUBAAAAA
http://hyatt-regency-resort.aruba-travel-info.com/aruba-musical-pier.jpg

sitting in the palm shade on election day (im leaving on the 31st) drinking tropical drinks brought to me by the cabana boy. maybe a little snorkling in the clear waters of the carribean. gambing or dancing all night.That sounds good. I can't get there, but I'll be unwinding in New Mexico for the Thanksgiving holidays (or planning my escape from the country. Ugh.).

i'm simply exhausted by the continued effort of reminding myself why i am voting for Kerry. every time he gives me a reason to vote for him (like his killer performance in that second debate) he turns right around and gives me a reason why i don't EVER want him in office (like that comment about how "we are all God's children" in the third debate). i am doing my damndest to keep my eye on the prize, and getting Bush out of office is one hell of a prize, but when the cost is that i will have to face John Kerry in office for four years...well, the muscle control required to keep my lunch down is totally draining.
The way that I like to think about it when I hear stupid things is "no way can a potential world leader be such a ditz; it must be a campaigning strategy"

One of my friends told me, "I know why you go crazy all the time, you know too damn much about politics."

And goddamn do I have the fatigue.

That makes two of us, Incertonia, buddy.

I'm so tired of arguing my position against Bush supporters - being a Kerry supporter - and being treated with disrespect and ignorance from their side. It's like talking to a brick wall with some of my friends, because they just don't want to hear it and attack me for my opinions. It's like this political election has seriously apathied people into ignorance.

The political fatigue, I mean. And I'm not talking about the "I'm tired of everyone bitching about this" fatigue. I'm talking about the "I swear if this shit doesn't end soon I'm gonna beat the ever living shit out of my dog because I'm so damn frustrated with the stupidity of the undecided voter" fatigue. I'm talking about the "who in his right fucking mind could still be undecided at this stage in the game" fatigue.

And I haven't really started my prep for local races yet. The national and state-wide Senate race is easy for me. Kerry and Boxer will win in California without any real competition. But I've got what feels like a dozen statewide initiatives to read through and 15 citywide initiatives and local races for Supervisor, School Board and Community College Board to wade through.

And goddamn do I have the fatigue.
I actually come closer to a fit of rage+panic attack everyday.
I am terrorfied by my choice this election.
I have kids and both of these idoits are going to ruin their future.

The political fatigue, I mean. And I'm not talking about the "I'm tired of everyone bitching about this" fatigue. I'm talking about the "I swear if this shit doesn't end soon I'm gonna beat the ever living shit out of my dog because I'm so damn frustrated with the stupidity of the undecided voter" fatigue. I'm talking about the "who in his right fucking mind could still be undecided at this stage in the game" fatigue.

And I haven't really started my prep for local races yet. The national and state-wide Senate race is easy for me. Kerry and Boxer will win in California without any real competition. But I've got what feels like a dozen statewide initiatives to read through and 15 citywide initiatives and local races for Supervisor, School Board and Community College Board to wade through.

And goddamn do I have the fatigue.
Aw, you're such a spoil sport! They really know what they are going to do. They're just enjoying the attention.

i'm simply exhausted by the continued effort of reminding myself why i am voting for Kerry. every time he gives me a reason to vote for him (like his killer performance in that second debate) he turns right around and gives me a reason why i don't EVER want him in office (like that comment about how "we are all God's children" in the third debate). i am doing my damndest to keep my eye on the prize, and getting Bush out of office is one hell of a prize, but when the cost is that i will have to face John Kerry in office for four years...well, the muscle control required to keep my lunch down is totally draining.
LMAO! Well said for me too.

How many days til the election? I know I can't stand this shit any longer. I should go out drinking the day after its all over.

Yeah, I have the "why-do-all-the-liberals-at-my-school-think-they-have-a-monopoly-on-intelligence-just-because-they're-voting-for-Kerry-and-why-do-actual-conservatives-vote-for-a-neocon-like-Bush-and-why-on-earth-are-people-voting-for-Bush-and-Kerry-anyway-when-they-don't-like-either-of-them" fatigue. I love my country, but sometimes I hate my countrymen.

I can't wait till Nov 2nd so this shit will be OVER!

I can't wait till Nov 2nd so this shit will be OVER!

I strongly suspect the court challenges and recounts will drag past election day.

I strongly suspect the court challenges and recounts will drag past election day.
Oh no.... :(

Don't tell me that

An idea... Move to Canada. =P Then all you get to do with both debate the presidents, but are secure in the knowledge that neither of them are going to be leading your nation, and thus are able to support one or the other without suffering the consequences.

I strongly suspect the court challenges and recounts will drag past election day.
Screw it then, I'm not waiting 16 days. Who wants a nice cold vodka martini NOW?!?!

you want to know the cure to THE FATIGUE??

ARUUUUUBAAAAA
http://hyatt-regency-resort.aruba-travel-info.com/aruba-musical-pier.jpg

sitting in the palm shade on election day (im leaving on the 31st) drinking tropical drinks brought to me by the cabana boy. maybe a little snorkling in the clear waters of the carribean. gambing or dancing all night.

Just make sure you don't run into Bill O'Reilly while you're down there. :gundge: :eek: :p

The way that I like to think about it when I hear stupid things is "no way can a potential world leader be such a ditz; it must be a campaigning strategy"
see, and that might work, except i still am stuck with the reality that most of the people voting are honestly convinced that that's how the candidate really is...and most of them don't see anything wrong with it.

Just make sure you don't run into Bill O'Reilly while you're down there. :gundge: :eek: :p
Or Teddy Kennedy and Bill Clinton, that's a couple of Lady-killers. :gundge: :gundge: :gundge:

I am definitely exhausted. I can barely wait till that day in December that the Electoral College votes. If 2000 is any guide, that's when this whole mess will finally run its course...maybe.

While I do care who wins, I truly don't care any further for the campaign. All the "undecideds" need to stay home if they can't figure it out at this point.

Just make sure you don't run into Bill O'Reilly while you're down there. :gundge: :eek: :p
He's a maniac with the falafel I hear. :D

And Panhandlia, we certainly agree on the undecideds. If they haven't made their minds up by now, what the hell are they waiting for?

And Panhandlia, we certainly agree on the undecideds. If they haven't made their minds up by now, what the hell are they waiting for?
Told ya, we ocassionally DO agree. The "undecided" are, by far, the most dangerous group of people right now, ranking lower in my estimation than the uninformed.

Told ya, we ocassionally DO agree. The "undecided" are, by far, the most dangerous group of people right now, ranking lower in my estimation than the uninformed.
I think there's a connection between the two, actually. If you're informed in the slightest about the two candidates, then you know there's a clear choice between the two people. I find it hard to believe that you can have any level of knowledge of the two candidates and not be able to make a choice between the two.

Come November 3, I am planning on closing out my time in these threads. The main reason that I got involved in the first place came about due to Bush's desire to invade Iraq come hell or high water.

I have learned an awful lot more about my neighbours to the south and while I can readily identify with many of them as good neighbours, I can see so much division in what was a much better country before Bush. I see so much hate, anger and greed that quite frankly is shocking.

On September 11, 2001 the world was in shock, including myself. Since then Bush has squandered the goodwill that came out of that tragic day.

I watched the debates and I do believe that Kerry can help restore dignity to the White House and rebuild the bridges to the global community that have been severely damaged by the current administration.

I am fatigued aboout every part of this election. The feeling of beating my head against a brick wall from trying to have an intelligent debate without anybody resorting to personal attacks is starting to become painful. :headbang:

Come Nov. 3, I'm gonna lock my doors, turn off anything that could possibly tell me anything political, and have a few drinks to calm down :cool:

I am fatigued aboout every part of this election. The feeling of beating my head against a brick wall from trying to have an intelligent debate without anybody resorting to personal attacks is starting to become painful. :headbang:

Come Nov. 3, I'm gonna lock my doors, turn off anything that could possibly tell me anything political, and have a few drinks to calm down :cool:Yeah. One way or another, I'm going to be hung over November 3. Whether from celebration or mourning, I'll be hung over.

I think there's a connection between the two, actually. If you're informed in the slightest about the two candidates, then you know there's a clear choice between the two people. I find it hard to believe that you can have any level of knowledge of the two candidates and not be able to make a choice between the two.
I'm pretty pooped, too. It's like being the worlds longest tug-of-war. I don't want to hear about another poll, I don't want to argue back and forth on minutia anymore. I don't want to hold my breath for 16 more days.

A friend of mine characterized the undecided as attention-whores. They want to appear special and enlightened-they are, after-all, still weighing the two candidates with a balanced eye. But that is getting to be closer and closer to horseshit. At this point, if you can't find one or the other, vote for a third party and quit waffling and trying to get on TV focus group segments.

Well, yeah. I'm tired.

I got my Cali book the other day. I've only flipped through it so far. I have suspicions(sp) about one of them, I think it's 64, about the lawsuits. I've started concidering bills that have a lot of advertising for them disproportionate to those against it (in this case none). I'm probably going to trudge through the text itself (though it will probably pass from the inundation of 'common sense' advertising.)

Guys, we can't be tired yet! There's still the inevitable recount to look forward to.

I'm pretty pooped, too. It's like being the worlds longest tug-of-war. I don't want to hear about another poll, I don't want to argue back and forth on minutia anymore. I don't want to hold my breath for 16 more days.

A friend of mine characterized the undecided as attention-whores. They want to appear special and enlightened-they are, after-all, still weighing the two candidates with a balanced eye. But that is getting to be closer and closer to horseshit. At this point, if you can't find one or the other, vote for a third party and quit waffling and trying to get on TV focus group segments.

Well, yeah. I'm tired.

I got my Cali book the other day. I've only flipped through it so far. I have suspicions(sp) about one of them, I think it's 64, about the lawsuits. I've started concidering bills that have a lot of advertising for them disproportionate to those against it (in this case none). I'm probably going to trudge through the text itself (though it will probably pass from the inundation of 'common sense' advertising.)I'm going to look at them all carefully, but in the case of uncertainty, I'm going with the "if Arnold likes it, I don't" strategy.

I'm going to look at them all carefully, but in the case of uncertainty, I'm going with the "if Arnold likes it, I don't" strategy.
That seems pretty sound. I can't even watch that guys movies anymore...

Quit Trying To Ruin My Trip To Aruba You Fiends! I Will Not See Bill Oreily, Bill Clinton Or Ted Kennedy!

Guys, we can't be tired yet! There's still the inevitable recount to look forward to.
Did you say RECOUNT????

:headbang: :mad: :headbang: :mad: :headbang: :mad: :headbang:

Quit Trying To Ruin My Trip To Aruba You Fiends! I Will Not See Bill Oreily, Bill Clinton Or Ted Kennedy!
And if you DO see Ted Kennedy, DO NOT accept offers for a ride in his car!!!

The political fatigue

WARNING

My fellow Americans, this is a FRENCH word. Pardon me, we ought to use a substitute for this one.

WARNING

My fellow Americans, this is a FRENCH word. Pardon me, we ought to use a substitute for this one.
All the more reason to use it, baby. In the words of Stephen Colbert, "It's French, Bitch!" :D

And if you DO see Ted Kennedy, DO NOT accept offers for a ride in his car!!!
HAHAHAHAHA
and i will NOT accept bill clintons invitation to meet him back in his hotel room OR accept any phone calls from bill o'reilly!