Brandi Crook has lived in California all her life and hopes to escape
with her sanity intact. She likes long walks on the beach and yelling,
"Thank you!" to men who jog with their shirt off.

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Ignorance Really is Bliss

As we approach another presidential election, or as I like to refer to it, another colossal failure of our democratic election process I am astounded at how many people are uninformed about what’s going on in our country. It’s not just the level of ignorance, it’s the open admission of no interest.

I have more than one friend who doesn’t want to know about politics, legislation, the presidential election, etc. AND  they simply don’t care. When asked why, they answer, “I don’t want to get involved in an argument.”  How about getting involved in your life?

I am floored by anyone who thinks that what happens in Washington D.C or their local state capitol stays there. It’s not Vegas, folks.  Mind you, these are the same people who will gladly and willingly complain about the recession, “bringing our boys home” (I guess our girls don’t count), the high price of gas and every other thing that politics have and will continue to affect.  

Government legislation has an incredible impact on your life. From talking on your cell phone while driving to wearing a helmet on your motorcycle; recycling anything, medical marijuana, posting on the web, holding and detaining American citizens - our government has been working to increase it’s power in your life for a long time.  Your local news might show stories about another homicide, rape, or kidnapping; I’m not downplaying the tragedy there. But the true  tragedy, the real rape  is happening to our civil liberties and a large part of the American population seems to hoping it’s just a bad date. Maybe he’ll call in the morning.

Approximately 50% of registered voters don’t bother to vote in presidential elections. That’s only the registered voters. I shudder to think how many people are not even registered. So, you put on your big girl panties and registered and … what? Thought that was all you had to do? If you aren’t registered to vote, get registered. Next, please, please, watch the news. Read the news if you’re an internet aficionado like myself. Get the information from several sources. I’d discount anything you get from Fox news, but that’s just me. Get pissed off. The saying “If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention,” is especially apropos now.There is precious little legislation being proposed that protects you, Ms. Josephina Citizen. If you don’t believe it, fact check me. PLEASE.  I’m not here to sway you to any of my points of view in politics. I have strong opinions about everything I believe in. Politics should be about personal convictions, it should excite you. Get informed and then do something with your information.

When was the last time being ignorant was a preferred state of being? I don’t like being known as that stupid clod in the corner. I prefer uppity bitch. But, whatever floats your boat. I don’t want to start an argument.