An Actual Observational Post

Conman had a tee-ball game last night. Yesterday was also the West Virginia Primary. Yes, I voted, no, I'm not telling you who I voted for. Anyway...

I was sitting on the bleachers by myself (DH had to work and my parents are still outta town), so I was watching the game and listening to the conversations happening around me.

1. People are generally politically uninformed. I know, hard to believe, ain't it? Granted, I'm not some sort of amateur politico or anything, but I try to stay informed where the major issues are concerned, and try to see where my preferred candidate stands on those issues. I overheard things like, "I can't support him. I don't like the look of him." and "I won't support a woman for president." Now, I'm not going to even tell you what affiliation I fall under, but regardless of my personal stance, I'm not going to make a judgment on a candidate based on their appearance, sex or race. That's just idiocy at it's highest form.

2. Even though their personal stance on an issue is diametrically opposite of the candidate's, people will still support along party lines for the sake of the party name. How ridiculous is this, that is my question. Just 'cause your great granny and gramps were Democrats doesn't mean that they will rain lightning bolts down from heaven if you change your party 'cause you no longer agree with the Democratic party (and vice versa). It amazes me that people will completely ignore the issues at hand, things which could affect their daily lives and the lives of their children so they can vote "with the family". Lunacy.

3. People want to vote, but don't care enough to find out how to do it. Another snatch of conversation I overheard yesterday was someone saying, "Oh, well, if you're Republican, you can't vote today. It's just for the Democrats." WTH? Who told you that? Funny, but when I went to vote before coming to the ballgame, I got the option to vote a Republican ticket, a Democratic ticket, or an Independent ticket. The guy spreading this little gem of wisdom about the primary yesterday, depending on how many gullible people he talked to, could have wiped out a whole section of voters that should have the chance to vote. Think a little and get the facts before you open your mouths, people.

So, there you have it, my voting rant (v1.0) for this election year. I'm sure in November there'll be a post like this in the pipes.