Jonesrac’s Weblog

I am not going to pretend to know a ton about politics. I watch the news and read some Internet articles, that’s about as far as my interest in politics actually goes. I think that’s how most Americans are. There is always so much talk about the younger generation not voting. There are older women who run around my college campus asking if we are registered to vote. I don’t blame anyone for not voting. We turn on the TV and we are bombarded by the candidates throwing accusations at one another. I feel like I’m watching children bicker. Nothing is particularly wrong with any of the candidates, they are the same as all the others. But I don’t want to vote for a candidate who isn’t necessarily wrong for the position as the U.S President I want to vote for one who is right for the position.

With all the qualified people involved in politics I really wonder how we wound up with the three candidates that we have. Besides race, gender and old age there is nothing that sets these three apart. They are just more talking heads saying what they think the people want to hear but there doesn’t seem to be any substance behind any of them. I thought we had one genuine candidate but then he was eliminated. Mitt Romney should have been the next president.

I find it funny how all these companies and political candidates think that they will effectively reach the younger crowd by creating Facebook accounts. Facebook is a social network to find friends, I don’t want to be “friends” with clothing companies or presidential candidates. The older crowd trying to reach the younger crowd through Facebook reminds me of a mother trying to look cool borrowing her daughter’s clothes. There are many ways to advertise to our generation. We’ll respect you more if you leave Facebook out of the mix.