Is it always like this - that pride comes before a fall?

I suppose that politics is just making me tired. The never ending coverage combined with the total media blackout of any dissenting voices just leads to more disenfranchised voters. Which, if you think about it, serves the Repubi-crats well. A smaller voting body means they have more people to blame when no one turns up to vote. They blame apathy - I blame them for not being in touch with reality.

I know. I keep mentioning Badnarik. The one major issue I have with the libertarians is the sheer amount of Randroids that seem to flock to the banner. Just a personal preference.

I'm sure there is more going on in the world than out current debacle - but the myopia of American media would not lead you to believe it.

In other news,

I have recently been discussing politics, political beliefs, and how we react to them with a few friends. Of particular note (to me) is how family members deal with each other when they disagree. This has some relevance to my personal life, and thus I do not feel like rehashing it here. Suffice it to say I dislike discussing politics with family because I always end up feeling like I did something wrong - no matter how much I believe in my convictions.

On a different note,

Has any one else seen the Reese's mini Pieces? [the link takes you to the page for normal Reese's Pieces] Whichever marketing wizard thought this up needs to be given a raise. Whereas I can normally contain myself to eating a small bit of a normal bag (some where close to a recommended serving size) I do not even bother with the minis. I just munch them down happily ignoring the fact that I am eating the ENTIRE TUBE in one sitting.

and O_O!!!

The limited edition Reese’s pieces with peanuts in them!!! I must try them (because I have nothing better to do that recall my days as a child watching ET eat these little candies and now I want them more)

Curses.