Tonight my roommate had the TV on Comedy Central, and I ended up watching some of the Colbert Report. It reminded me once again of the most unusual candidate in this upcoming election...him!
I honestly don't think he's very serious about a bid for President, but really, you never can tell. He would certainly make an interesting one. However, I don't know how well his policies would go over with the general American public. I read a bit of his book I Am America (And So Can You!), and the only thing I gathered from the one chapter I read was that he sees no point for Social Security, and that if he becomes President, he will do his best to abolish it. I can see it now...AARP will lead a massive rally at the Washington Monument, but they'll be forced to vacate the premises when some old codger's Power Chair gets knocked into the pool and electrocutes him...
Wow. Does that make me a horrible person?
But anyways.
I think the best thing about this is that it just might encourage younger people to get off their butts and vote. I mean, let's face it; my generation is incredibly apathetic to politics. It's amazing how many people just don't care. But, thanks to Colbert, now they have a reason to go to the polls! Who wouldn't vote for his favorite celebrity? And, in a best-case scenario, these younger people just might go the extra step and find out more about other candidates!
Of course, Colbert could just be showing the American people that he thinks our political system is a joke. And I have to admit, sometimes I agree with that.
Anyways. My bed beckons. Coming soon, an entry about our favorite Libertarian--Ron Paul!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Oh, and a quick thank-you
By the way, many thanks to the two people that actually take the time to read this stuff. You guys rock!
Some Random Ranting...like the alliteration?
Today was kind of tough. It's hard to believe it's already been six months since Virginia Tech.
I don't want to go into details, but let me say now that April 16, 2007 was the scariest day of my life. I know now how all the New Yorkers must have felt when they watched the Towers come down and had to wait for hours for news about loved ones.
But...we press on, you know? What else can we do?
In other news...I hate men. I won't go into details there, either, but I'm just sick of ambiguous hugs, people beating around the bush, and flirting that could or could not lead to something more. For crying out loud, I'm no good at reading signals! Why can't people just come out and say how they feel?
So. Now I've ranted. Hopefully later this week I'll actually post something with substance!
I don't want to go into details, but let me say now that April 16, 2007 was the scariest day of my life. I know now how all the New Yorkers must have felt when they watched the Towers come down and had to wait for hours for news about loved ones.
But...we press on, you know? What else can we do?
In other news...I hate men. I won't go into details there, either, but I'm just sick of ambiguous hugs, people beating around the bush, and flirting that could or could not lead to something more. For crying out loud, I'm no good at reading signals! Why can't people just come out and say how they feel?
So. Now I've ranted. Hopefully later this week I'll actually post something with substance!
Monday, October 15, 2007
By the way...
If you actually read my blog, would you mind leaving a comment? I'd love to know what all of you non-existent readers think.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Just so you know, I am not dead!
I'm sorry, folks. (Or actually, I'm sorry to the one person that actually reads my blog.) I know it seems like I've fallen off the face of the Earth, but fear not! I am back and intend to update more frequently...as long as it does not interfere with my studies.
But now...for the actual issue!
I was walking down the hallway in the School of Music a couple of weeks ago when I saw a box full of MENC's publication, the Music Educator's Journal, just sitting there with a "Free Stuff" sign on the wall next to it. I picked up a copy and started flipping through it, and lo and behold, I saw an article featuring my favorite Presidential candidate! So here it is, from the September issue:
Huckabee Says Music Is a Key Education Component
Speaking to Centennial Congress attendees at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, on June 26, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee said, "When I hear people asking how do we fix the education system, I tell them we need to do the opposite of what is happening: cutting budgets by cutting music programs."
"Nothing could be stupider than removing the ability for the left and right brains to function," Huckabee told attendees.
A longtime arts advocate, he added, "Ask CEOs what they are looking for in an employee and they say they need people who understand teamwork, people who are disciplined, people who understand the big picture. You know what they need? They need musicians."
Joining Governor Huckabee as speakers were representatives of the realms of school boards, school administrations, state boards if education, research, the music industry, and higher education.
For more information on the Orlando Centennial Congress, including comments from other speakers, visit www.menc.org/news in September.
If you are a musician reading this, you should be jumping for joy! THERE IS A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE THAT WILL SUPPORT US AND OUR INDUSTRY!
I showed this article to the other people I rode the elevator with, and they were definitely interested. But interest isn't enough. To get Huckabee in office--and in a position to make sure music education doesn't become obsolete--we actually have to act.
If you are a musician reading this, tell other musicians about Huckabee. Spread the word. Put up a poster in your campus' school of music or in coffee shops or bars where musicians play. Let your elementary-, middle-, and high-school teachers know. Huckabee is an underdog right now, but if we as musicians give him our support for the state primaries, he will have something no other candidate can really claim: a support base that spans over the gaps between gender, ethnicity, religion, or age.
However, you should not take my word for it--especially if you are an education major or a current music teacher. Google Huckabee and find out for yourself if he is someone you would trust to lead our country. And most importantly, get off your butts and VOTE in the state primaries!
So that's my rant for today. Come back later for other news!
But now...for the actual issue!
I was walking down the hallway in the School of Music a couple of weeks ago when I saw a box full of MENC's publication, the Music Educator's Journal, just sitting there with a "Free Stuff" sign on the wall next to it. I picked up a copy and started flipping through it, and lo and behold, I saw an article featuring my favorite Presidential candidate! So here it is, from the September issue:
Huckabee Says Music Is a Key Education Component
Speaking to Centennial Congress attendees at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, on June 26, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee said, "When I hear people asking how do we fix the education system, I tell them we need to do the opposite of what is happening: cutting budgets by cutting music programs."
"Nothing could be stupider than removing the ability for the left and right brains to function," Huckabee told attendees.
A longtime arts advocate, he added, "Ask CEOs what they are looking for in an employee and they say they need people who understand teamwork, people who are disciplined, people who understand the big picture. You know what they need? They need musicians."
Joining Governor Huckabee as speakers were representatives of the realms of school boards, school administrations, state boards if education, research, the music industry, and higher education.
For more information on the Orlando Centennial Congress, including comments from other speakers, visit www.menc.org/news in September.
If you are a musician reading this, you should be jumping for joy! THERE IS A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE THAT WILL SUPPORT US AND OUR INDUSTRY!
I showed this article to the other people I rode the elevator with, and they were definitely interested. But interest isn't enough. To get Huckabee in office--and in a position to make sure music education doesn't become obsolete--we actually have to act.
If you are a musician reading this, tell other musicians about Huckabee. Spread the word. Put up a poster in your campus' school of music or in coffee shops or bars where musicians play. Let your elementary-, middle-, and high-school teachers know. Huckabee is an underdog right now, but if we as musicians give him our support for the state primaries, he will have something no other candidate can really claim: a support base that spans over the gaps between gender, ethnicity, religion, or age.
However, you should not take my word for it--especially if you are an education major or a current music teacher. Google Huckabee and find out for yourself if he is someone you would trust to lead our country. And most importantly, get off your butts and VOTE in the state primaries!
So that's my rant for today. Come back later for other news!
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