The Orange uprising

So i decided once again to attempt sending in a letter to the editor. i actually sent this one in this time though, so i'm hoping to see it in Friday's 'reader's forum'.

BYU once again, much like the United States a few months ago, finds itself amidst a heated election. Fortunately for me, as a concerned voter, BYU keeps the various parties divided into neat colors. As for myself, I am a loyal voter of the ‘orange’ party every year. Some might feel that I should be scolded for voting without really researching the various platforms, caring about what candidates the orange party has nominated, whether or not my party has drifted from the core values they’re supposed to represent or even the stances of the other parties (the green party likes “In N’ Out”! All right!). But I think I should receive no such censure. Really, voting for the orange party each time is nothing new. It’s just like any other election on a national or local level- just vote republican!

Now, just to clarify, i think i am more republican than anything else. But most of the republican thinking here kinda does seem to lean towards blind following. A good example would be when Bush put wire taps (which are illegal) to try to track terrorists. However, these wire taps could also be used on the average citizen. Not cool. The general consensus here though was something like 'hey, they should do it. after all, i have nothing to hide!'. or anything to lose? like freedoms? But hey, a republican president said it during a war time, it must be a good idea.

Also, it is especially important to just be concerned about a few issues. The republican party pays some lip service to anti-abortion, anti-gay agenda and other such things, but really don't do much about it. they at least aren't proactive in seeking those things, like the democratic party. all the same though, they were really drifting away from the ideals of fiscal conservatism (Bush was spending a lot) or decentralizing the government. it offended, so i went Libertarian party this last election in protest.

There's also a flip side on the democrats too. the zealous adoration of Barack Obama was just out of control. There was no debate allowed as to his supremacy and just how ideal of a candidate he was. and it was so cool to be pro-obama. it was funny to watch, were it not tragic. he was a better candidate than McCain though, i think.

oh, and i actually do kinda research the different BYU parties a bit before voting. i think it's fun.