After the Election
Lots of thoughts running through my head today. So many people are falling all over themselves saying that this was a statement against the smear tactics and race-baiting of the McCain campaign. No it's not. It's a statement against Bush and the failing economy, and a statement of our collective will becoming weaker, with the desire for our government to rob Peter to pay Paul.
I found it curious that during the primaries, I continually heard about history being made one way or the other with Hillary and Barack. Then, after McCain chose Palin, suddenly all talk of history being made disappeared, until last night, when one of the news anchors finally said that history would be made. It made me wonder why we hadn't heard more about it these last couple months. Is it because the media, who so wanted Barack to win, were afraid that if they highlighted Palin being the first female VP, Barack would lose women to Palin?
I also question some things that are being said. Because he won, they are saying racism is dead. So what if he lost? Would it have been about race? Since Palin lost, is sexism still alive?
In general, I think conservatives have a more intrinsic locus of control, and therefore are more apt to continue to live their lives no matter the circumstances. Liberals seem to have a more external locus of control, and are more apt to be miserable under a Republican leadership. So, it will be nice to not hear the angry, irrational tirades day after day. Liberals often delude themselves into thinking the country is united under a liberal president, mistaking the lack of irrational tirades for unity. It's just conservatives have been blessed with the ability to maintain a happy life no matter what (Victor Frankl comes to mind).
Despite my belief that many of Barack's policies are bad, it was nice to see the tears from those that have felt oppressed, and now feel there is hope, that they and their children can be anything they want. I'll keep an open mind, but in the end, I'm sure his policies will be disastrous, despite the fact that the mainstream media will spin it for his favor.
I found it curious that during the primaries, I continually heard about history being made one way or the other with Hillary and Barack. Then, after McCain chose Palin, suddenly all talk of history being made disappeared, until last night, when one of the news anchors finally said that history would be made. It made me wonder why we hadn't heard more about it these last couple months. Is it because the media, who so wanted Barack to win, were afraid that if they highlighted Palin being the first female VP, Barack would lose women to Palin?
I also question some things that are being said. Because he won, they are saying racism is dead. So what if he lost? Would it have been about race? Since Palin lost, is sexism still alive?
In general, I think conservatives have a more intrinsic locus of control, and therefore are more apt to continue to live their lives no matter the circumstances. Liberals seem to have a more external locus of control, and are more apt to be miserable under a Republican leadership. So, it will be nice to not hear the angry, irrational tirades day after day. Liberals often delude themselves into thinking the country is united under a liberal president, mistaking the lack of irrational tirades for unity. It's just conservatives have been blessed with the ability to maintain a happy life no matter what (Victor Frankl comes to mind).
Despite my belief that many of Barack's policies are bad, it was nice to see the tears from those that have felt oppressed, and now feel there is hope, that they and their children can be anything they want. I'll keep an open mind, but in the end, I'm sure his policies will be disastrous, despite the fact that the mainstream media will spin it for his favor.
posted by PJ at
11:13 AM
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