Everyone knows I'm a political geek of sorts... love to follow and actually do my own research vs. listening to sound bites and just hating on one person. Everyone also knows how much I hate election season and here's why?
The right loves their conspiracy theories (job rates), the left likes to say fear mongering (however, Romney actually tried to say the left was doing that this time around..haha), when we all know that everyone claims to find all of that as negative in an election. But the ones who like to say they hate negative campaigns, are some of the most negative people in the process.
So here's what I know... a lot of people are going to vote for Romney because he's not Obama, NOT because they like and/or believe him (which is understandable given he's changed his mind on most everything in the last couple weeks). But if he should win on November 6th, I wonder what will happen to his conspiracy theory about the jobs numbers? If they are still low will it suddenly be because he's great and has wonderful ideas or will he get mad if the left then says he's cooking the books like they think Obama is now? Will he really do everything he claims he'll do on day 1, or will he claim he can't get that stuff done because people won't work with him (as we all know is what is happening now, but people call an excuse)? Will he really completely get rid of Obamacare or will he get in office and already start working on the campaign 4 years from now and realize they'll be a lot of people out of healthcare if he does that? Will he really sign a bill banning all abortion as he said in the primaries, or will he not do a thing like when he was a governor? Basically, will he really show what it's like to really be in office, vs. running for office.
All I'll know for sure is that if he wins, we are lead to believe we will see many many things get done immediately, not a few years from now, because he knows how to get it done... just like McCain said repeatedly about knowing how to get BinLaden. He knew how to do it, he just didn't share. The very same people that waited for the economy to turn around immediately and complained when it didn't, will be screaming to give him time for his issues. I'm sure they'll be a lot of excuses for what can't get done, and a lot of praise for things that might get better that's already in place and starting to work (the economy is showing signs of the upswing whether people want to hear it or not). Either way, they'll take credit/blame for whatever they see fit, and find a way to spin it later. And, they'll be a lot of people that buy into it. And when the left side calls them on it, I'm sure they'll get bashed for it too. What's good for the right to go after now, will not be good for the left to go after later... that will somehow be different and off limits. That's the part that makes me laugh and scream all at the same time.
One other thing I know, is that people will be living what they asked for. For all that believe they are not living on some type of government help in their lives, you'll likely find out that you, or someone you love, is and if they are really successful in getting rid of all the programs that are so offensive, remember it's what you asked for. Remember that he'll have done what he said he'd do (although I doubt he even remembers what he's said at this point it's changed so much). Just remember, and be ready with the excuses for it. I'm sure they'll be out there. But what will be even more fun, is listening to those like Rush figure out how he'll go about bashing Romney, because you know that's coming too. He's an entertainer, not an expert by any means, which means, he needs to make his money and stay employed. Of course, it shouldn't be too hard for him to jump to that, as he bashed him good enough during the primaries. The spin and hypocrisy of people like him, and campaign people are what makes me hate election season.
Can't wait til it's over, no matter which way it turns out. At least on November 7th, I'll be having fun either way. Either happy at who won, or having fun watching the party figure out that they either got had, or the president elect getting crushed by the party, before he even takes office.
Oh, and back to the political geek part... yes, I've already taken off work for the entire election day... as always. I'm also a gluten for punishment :)
Peace :)
