10.27.2004
What (Or Was) The Doctor Ordered? (Scoop.co.nz)
By Rosalea
Pardon my cynicism, but you get like that in the US once you realize what a crock this ''model democracy'' is. How convenient for diverting the focus of the election from Iraq and the economy is the sudden news of Justice Rehnquist's thyroid cancer. It also balances out the cutesy appeal of Clinton stumping for Kerry just seven weeks after his heart surgery.
Next thing you know, there'll be lousy weather all day next Tuesday driving down voter turnout. Low voter turnout always favours the Republicans, because Democrats are such a wimpy lot.
One thing I've noticed about myself of late - and many people I talk to seem to suffer from it too - is forgetfulness. It's hard to remember what people tell you from one sentence to the next, and you'll look up a phone number then have to look it up three more times before you can dial it. All part of a National Anxiety Syndrome attack, I reckon. An attack that's largely driven by the media reiterating the words 'scare tactics' at any opportunity, even on the Sunday talk shows.
There's only one cure folks: VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE! At least you'll have the comfort of knowing YOU did the right thing, no matter the outcome.
(More ... Scoop: Stateside: What (Or Was) The Doctor Ordered?) ¶ 21:46
Pardon my cynicism, but you get like that in the US once you realize what a crock this ''model democracy'' is. How convenient for diverting the focus of the election from Iraq and the economy is the sudden news of Justice Rehnquist's thyroid cancer. It also balances out the cutesy appeal of Clinton stumping for Kerry just seven weeks after his heart surgery.
Next thing you know, there'll be lousy weather all day next Tuesday driving down voter turnout. Low voter turnout always favours the Republicans, because Democrats are such a wimpy lot.
One thing I've noticed about myself of late - and many people I talk to seem to suffer from it too - is forgetfulness. It's hard to remember what people tell you from one sentence to the next, and you'll look up a phone number then have to look it up three more times before you can dial it. All part of a National Anxiety Syndrome attack, I reckon. An attack that's largely driven by the media reiterating the words 'scare tactics' at any opportunity, even on the Sunday talk shows.
There's only one cure folks: VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE! At least you'll have the comfort of knowing YOU did the right thing, no matter the outcome.
(More ... Scoop: Stateside: What (Or Was) The Doctor Ordered?) ¶ 21:46
