dammit

I wasn't backing Clinton just because she's a woman. I was happy that a woman of her caliber had risen through the political ranks to have a chance at running for president. I was excited to imagine what her presidency might be like. I believed in her health care platform as well as her plans for education. I think she was savvy enough to manage foreign policy and socially conscious enough to deal with our domestic issues head on. She's certainly strong enough to be a world leader. She's more than smart enough.

And maybe she didn't have the greatest hair or the keenest fashion sense. Or the best marriage. Or have typical maternal tendencies that caused her to say, "Sorry" a lot and cry or end every statement as if it were a question. But that's what I liked about her. She was strong and no nonsense and intelligent. And I think she'd have made a kick ass president.

hillraising

In the interest of being invested in our nation's democratic process, I decided to participate in a little Hillraising. Until yesterday, I was a campaign virgin, never having engaged in anything as remotely patriotic as making phone calls for a potential presidential candidate. This isn't something I was necessarily excited about doing. Calling virtual strangers who probably don't hold the same political predilection as me isn't high on my list of Super Cool Activities; however, I have been driving around with a "Hillary" vinyl cling on my car window so I decided to put my committment to the test.

What have you done to influence the Electoral College lately?

may i have your attention for just a moment

I know. A little weird, right? I'm trying to spread the word to those of us who don't have the time or inclination to do the research ourselves. Here's a little instant access....

For those of us who are/were teachers, consider Hillary's education plan. She does not favor teacher merit pay plans (this is a good thing).

In addition, think about her mandatory health care plan. I realize nobody likes to be forced to do anything they don't specifically chose, but the mandatory plan is beneficial to adult Americans who are no longer eligible for health care under their parents/guardians and are not able to get health care benefits. Sure, it's easy to believe that these unfortunate individuals are lazy, Gen X slackers, but that's not always the case.

And if you're thinking that mandatory UNIVERSAL health coverage is a SOCIALIST tact, consider the fact that we pay for all federal senators' and congressmen's health coverage COMPLETELY. These are individuals that I'm sure could afford to foot the bill for their own health care costs.

Okay. I'm off my soapbox ... for now.