Learning about the American Political System at 8 in the morning in a freezing cold room is perhaps one of the most depressing experiences I have had in a while. It is kind of like when someone you love has cancer and they keep talking about the fact they have cancer and you’re not sure what you can do.

Obama doesn't inspire me. But then should he because I don't feel like the president should have that much power. But we have an imperial presidency so the president should inspire me but that would just continue the imperial presidency. McCain doesn't inspire me. Voting for a 3rd party canidate would increase their funding but ultimatly do nothing. I was okay with McCain or Obama beind president but the Palin came into the picture. I want to respect a woman who can gut a fish and be VP but DEAR GOD I can not! I am worried that McCain will die and she'll be president. So I've been canvasing for Obama.

I feel frustrated with the government. I don’t know how to change it and because I can not come up with any solutions I do not feel like I have the right to complain. It’s frightening and disheartening and it just makes me want to drink coffee and read Ginsberg.