Living Up To The Title

I don't think you should be shocked that the writer of a blog titled "Low On Creativity" is having trouble coming up with topics to discuss.

So? What should I talk about?

Apparently there's some sort of election coming up. I'm not sure what that's all about.

Actually, shall we discuss my complete indifference regarding this election? Let's do that.

How can you be indifferent? This is THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION IN THE HISTORY OF OUR NATION!

Massive hyperbole.

You can probably guess that, based on my first name, I was raised in a pretty conservative leaning household. In many ways, mostly when it comes to fiscal governing, I still lean that way. In other ways, I've moved to a more moderate position. But really, my indifference is not about the issues.

I truly believe that our political system is severely broken. The two party dominated system is broken. Having my choices whittled down to two people, neither of which I think are even close to being the right person for the job, is a completely ridiculous way to run an election. I'm being asked to choose between being punched in the face or kicked in the face. I'm supposed to be excited about this?

Even worse than being forced to choose from two parties, no matter which party I decide to choose from I'm still being forced to vote for a politician. I am convinced that there isn't a politician out there that truly prioritizes the needs of the people ahead of the needs of themselves or their chosen party. These people don't have any idea what it's like to be a normal, working man/woman or if they ever did have an idea they've long forgotten. How can these people legitimately represent my interests and needs?

But here's the kicker: the election to decide who our next president will be is not that important. It isn't! This election, and all presidential elections, have been artificially inflated with regard to their impact on the average citizen. Inflated by the parties themselves and inflated by media conglomerates that have shed all pretense of being impartial and now work to whip people into a frenzy for their chosen candidate or against the opponent. And the reality is, people should be far more engaged in elections involving congressmen, governors, state legislators and even local government. I really think that the president has a lot less ability to affect our everyday, individual lives than the position is given credit for.

So, next Tuesday while pundits breathlessly update millions of viewers on electoral votes and exit polls, I will carefully be avoiding all news stations like the plague. I can't wait till it's over.