Our two major political parties sure know how to live it up. A hurricane blew in to put a wet blanket over the Republicans in Florida, and they hardly missed a beat. I wonder if the Democrats will at least get a good thunderstorm?
Political parties supposedly hold conventions for one thing: to affirm the identity of the candidates for the presidency and vice presidency of this country. The votes were cast in the primary elections, so really if each state held a news conference and announced that they recognized the candidates their people voted for, the overall announcement could take place in less than one hour using a live newsfeed from some strategic location for each party. If they wanted to hold a debate afterward, that would be okay, too.
Instead, we get entertained (or disturbed) by guest speakers and events like Clint Eastwood–whom I admire anytime he isn’t talking about volatile subjects like religion, politics or the Great Pumpkin (excuse me, Linus)–addressing an empty chair standing in for the incumbent. Again, I like Mr. Eastwood, but we didn’t need that.
I’m sure the Democrats will come up with some interesting ways to waste time in a crowded auditorium as well. Sure, attendees gather and touch base and chat up a storm during these things, but it really doesn’t do anything to help the nation’s conscious decision about who should be in charge of our nation come January 2013. I wish they would do away with such nonsense.
But then I also wish one of the candidates would promise to do away with Daylight Saving Time.
Susan's Scribblings the Blog 