Sigh. Is it just me or has it been a long political season? It seems as if the campaigns have gone on for years and we still have weeks to go before the election.
Maybe it's because the race is so close. Both sides are leaving no stone unturned in their effort to sway every voter possible. Or maybe it's the world of instantaneous news we live in now, where every news outlet, Internet blogger or political junkie is hoping to tweet the latest twist in the election. Or it could be because Florida is one of those toss-up states so we're getting hit harder than some other places. Let's hope the people in South Florida have figured out how to vote in the last eight years. Hanging chads anyone?
Whatever the reason I've grown weary of all the calls, mailings and commercials. Don't get me wrong...I think people need to be informed and well-acquainted with the issues before they go vote but I doubt these ads I'm seeing on the TV are the best way to do that. I told Wayne just yesterday that I was ready to see something else on the screen.
And I did...the first Christmas commercial of the season. Really? It's still ten days to Halloween. I guess I need to be careful what I wish for.
You've opened a can of worms by mentioning political phone calls and early Christmas specials in one post, Brenda! Are you sure you want to get us all started?
Okay, well then, I totally agree with you on the campaign coverage. Sometimes I wish we could go back to the days when you only heard from the candidates if they rode into town on a horse and stood on a stump to tell you what they were all about. A lot of what we are exposed to seems so worthless, like the calls and flyers in the mail. Good grief, campaign headquarters should save the money spent on all that stuff and use it to pay down the national debt or offer medical care to people on the streets outside their offices.
Usually I'd agree with you about Christmas, too, but for some reason I'm in the mood to skip Halloween and Thanksgiving and go straight to the season with all of the pretty lights and decorations (and cookies)!
Posted by: Jan C. | October 19, 2012 at 07:34 AM
Gosh! I so wouldn't want the American political campaigning! Over here I have to go searching for information about the candidates, and that suits me fine. (Although it could also explain why only about a third of eligible UK adults actually bother to vote?) I am more interested than usual because my youngest son will be living over there soon and the policies of one of the candidates rather worries me, with the effect it will have on him and his future wife. I have everything crossed. (And they are hoping for different Presidents next year! That's going to be an interesting household; good job he won't be able to vote yet!)
As for Christmas.... Yes, we've had our first adverts too - do I want a new sofa in time for Christmas? Nope! And if I did I'd have thought about it long before now. :-D
For the first time in the 10 years I've worked there we are celebrating that great American import - Halloween - at work. Lantern making during the day and Scary boat trips in the evening. Just got to find a scary costume to wear and scary story to tell now! lol
Posted by: Jude.x | October 20, 2012 at 05:03 PM