At any rate, my point in referencing this is that Election Day is next Tuesday, and even though it's become kind of outré to wait until then to cast your vote, I'm kind of old-fashioned that way. So for those of you who have yet to go to the polls, take this as a reminder that all elections are important. If you think one candidate can cure all the world's ills, bring global peace, reform the economy, end crime, and eradicate poverty, let me tell you, that's not going to happen, friend. Those issues aren't going to be solved by any earthly party.
But as far as your civic duty is concerned, take a few minutes between now and then and vote for the candidate of your choice. Or, if you prefer, vote against the candidate that's not your choice. Either way, your whole world—and mine—might depend on it. And anyway, you wouldn't want to see all that money go to waste, would you? TV
Since this is an entertainment blog I will refrain from any political comment. Except to say, judging from your past remarks, you strike me as leaning more toward the Libertarian point of view. I could be wrong.
ReplyDeleteGive us some good election day classic TV ideas.
Columbo's Candidate for Crime pops immediately to mind.
Yes - "Candidate for Crime" is on my "24 for 24" list, and I'd also mention another Columbo, "Agenda for Murder," that will probably make the "28 for 28" list, if there is one! My favorite suggestion is a marathon of "Yes Minister" and "Yes Prime Minister," the British series that do for politics what "Barney Miller" did for police shows, albeit with a lot more cynicism. If you're looking for movies, I'd recommend a double feature of "The Manchurian Candidate" and "Seven Days in May," both directed by John Frankenheimer.
DeleteAs for my own politics, I'd describe myself as conservative on social and fiscal issues; isolationist on foreign policy; anti-big government, big business, big tech, and big pharma; and although I'm by nature inclined toward law and order, I've become so cynical about the government and its abuse of the legal system that I'm increasingly becoming a civil libertarian. Someone with similar beliefs described herself as a reactionary, and I wouldn't deny that. Above all, though, one who believes politics shouldn't conflict with personal friendships.
Let's not forget "Dish and Dishonesty" episode of Blackadder.
Delete"Vincent Hanna: 'Master William Pitt, the Even Younger, are you disappointed?'
Pitt the Even Younger: 'Yes, I'm horrified. I smeared my opponents, bribed the press to be on my side, and threatened to torture the electorate if we lost. I fail to see what a more decent politician would have done.'"