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!
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