Greetings, Kossaks! It's been a killer week, and I don't mean that in a good way. Budget cuts at HSU are sending me and many others to the unemployment line come spring, and our once cozy, intimate little college is in the midst of an epic struggle between the corporatists and the populists (to use political jargon). This diary is not about that, though, because frankly I've sort of had it and am totally fried for tonight.
Let's have some fun instead, shall we?
I guess I'm not too different from the talking heads on T.V. in that I can't help myself from speculating about the '08 presidential race, so I've started thinking about who I could back. Now, I don't have a favorite at this point, and this wouldn't even be an issue if Howard Dean were running, but he's not, so I've come up with a fun pass-time. I'm putting together a list of my top five issues--call it Jodi's litmus test for '08 if you will. Then, I want you to tell me who fits my criteria so I can check them out.
Also add your own "litmust test" if you want. It's a dirty sounding phrase, but c'mon, you know you have a list in your head. Share!
My list (in no particular order):
1. The ideal candidate must have voted against the IWR if a member of congress. If not, must have been against the war from the beginning. No Johnny-come-latelys.
2. The person must publicly and without shame support and defend equal rights for all Americans, including homos like me.
3. The ideal candidate supports troop withdrawal from Iraq
4. The ideal candidate has a practicle plan for renewable energy/clean energy to deal with climate change.
5. The right candidate should be brilliant.
Who shares these qualities?