This video is a fantastic representation of the uneducated, uninformed, frenzied following that exists in our political society. The premise of the video is as follows: a reporter is having people sign a petition at an environmental rally in Washington DC. The petition is to ban DiHydrogen Monoxide, which can cause vomiting, frequent urination, sweating, bloated feeling, and even death. It is used by pesticide companies, power plants, nuclear companies….it is also known to most as h2o…or WATER. The petition is to ban water. When phrased in political rhetoric against capitalism and corporate America, people were lining up to sign the petition, some weren’t event asking what it was…they just signed with no knowledge of the basis for the petition.

The scary thing about this, in my perspective, is that this same frenzied following exists in many people’s political vote. The average voter is an uninformed voter, or a 1-2 issue voter. With many voters, regardless of political party, once you get past the candidates talking points that they can articulately regurgitate, there generally is not much there.

As future generations look back on this economic crisis we find ourselves in today , they will look to the 2008 election as one of the most important elections in history. Instead of hearing the talking points, getting high on hysteria, and following in a frenzied rush to the polls. PLEASE review the points of the candidates in your own time, with your own mind and views. If you vote Obama, dont do it because he says “change” do it because you agree with his exact plan for change.

On a personal note, I feel that McCain/Palin is our best option.