Lighting the Fire

Some of you have expressed a less than enthusiastic regard for the political options available to us this election cycle—I believe it is jokingly being referred to as ELECTILE dysfunction. I get it, no one is 'turning you on' so to speak. I wonder though if it is less the candidates themselves that are turning you off or the whole cabala that encircles our electoral process and our government these days.

I have to admit that there are many days where the whole thing seems hopeless and ridiculous and I have the desire to move somewhere sane (that used to be Canada but then they went and elected a conservative and now I am looking at the space station). Since I only speak English, however, my options in that regard are limited, although I hear wonderful things about New Zealand and I think I could make do down there.

Anyway, back on topic. My advice? Step back from all of the stuff you read and hear (yes even my sainted musings) and think about what is most important to you. Pick the big three issues and think about who best addresses those. And then move on. Do your laundry, eat a snack, imagine your flowers blooming. But just make a decision and stick to it. No more dithering.

Or you can take this quiz:
www.votechooser.com

On a side note, it has been requested by my "Brooklyn"-based reader that I turn my snark toward more celebrity-esque topics from time to time. So prepare yourself for the occasional invasion from Hollywood. After all, they dress better (sometimes) than the Beltway set!

Shut Up Already

Apparently, I just am full of it today!

Here is a fun Web site to help you determine your political leanings (in case you weren't sure).

www.electoralcompass.com