Party in the USA

Well, maybe it's not a party but it's election time back home.

I will state for the record now - I HATE POLITICS!

That being said, I am so glad I'm in Spain and I don't have to listen to the nasty political ads on TV every 3 seconds and the people arguing everywhere you go trying to get you to agree with their opinions.

I really don't understand America - why are we so nasty with this? Seriously guys - we're taught all of our lives to tell the truth and treat others with respect, yet when it comes to politics and politicians (people who are supposedly the leaders of our country and people we should look up to) they are the worst. What is the harm in only telling the truth, not stabbing the other guy in the back, and just having an overall respect for someone? Yes, you have to make your points, but let's do it without twisting words and pointing fingers.

There's something to be said about having your own opinions and beliefs, but you do not need to shove them on other people. Those who are not educated or lie on the fence have to choice to talk to people on both sides, get the facts. But, those who have already made up their mind are not going to change it no matter how much you yell and tell them they are stupid or wrong.

Ok, enough of my little rant there - point is, I got my absentee ballot today. Pen and paper - it's super fancy and high tech. The best part - it only cost $70 in shipping to get it to me and mail it back. (A word to the wise - when requesting your absentee ballot, make sure you get the "I'm living outside of the country" ballot and not the "I'm on vacation" ballot. It's way easier that way.)

So yes, I have done my patriotic duty and voted from Spain. My first presidential election let me add - my candidate better appreciate my $70, mailed first class express, across the Atlantic Ocean vote =D