Countdown (updated)

C initiated a timer to limit our internet time in the evenings. I'm very much in support of the timer--it's a reminder that we've got better things to do.

In other news...
Some thoughts on Election 2008...
John McCain and his campaign have enjoyed attacking Barack as elitist, and Democrats in general as out of touch with the working class. Well, if the party leaders (i.e., presidential candidates and the one running mate named thus far) are an indication, those thoughts are twisted. I decided that this is the biggest reason why I am so tough on candidates' wealth--especially Republicans. It has been that the McCain campaign has tried to paint a picture of Obama's out-of-touch lifestyle, when the opposite seems to be the case, in those terms. Also, the McCain campaign has attacked Barack's "celebrity" and the emotional response his campaign has conjured. Is it to be interpreted that Republicans are proud that they aren't emotionally inspired by their chosen leaders? Barack has been attacked for his ability to speak well and the "words" he uses. These attacks aren't surprising when you realize the attackers have probably thought highly of our current President's orations. [I don't think I need to provide links to videos of examples.] Sorry to sound so partisan. I'm not so delusional to think that "Republicans" and "Democrats" are uniform and separate, but in the context of a two-party election, everything is so polar, and, honestly, I find myself "left of center." Not to sound cliche, but one thing that gives me "hope" is that Obama seems to really cross party boundaries. I "hope" that's not just an illusion.

Another thing that's been on my mind: Budweiser, the "great American brewery"...turned Belgium brewery. I wonder when all their commercials will stop being so American-proud? With as many commercials as I've seen, I've become very cynical of the symbolism and imagery they present. If they continue, it will be the biggest, most laughable irony, crammed in our faces all [American-] football season long. I'm sure many people have written about this topic, but I haven't made time to look it up.

Time's up!