I have taken a few days off from politics after the election. I'm happy; I just can't get interested in whatever the current incessant squabble is. When I did this after 2004 I wondered if I was giving up for good. I had talked and donated money till it hurt. I didn't give up. I also did it after the initial Iraq invasion in 2003. I just couldn't think of anything else to say. Words were pointless at that point. It seemed silly to continue to point and scream at the fools that had commandeered our government.
(over)
I realized the political corner in my brain does not stay inactive long. Each time I come back. This time is strange. I feel like there has been
some success. But I know this is only the means, not the ends, of the fight.
I know the counters on the political blogs must reflect this. Its likely traffic is lower today than a week ago. The ratings for Olbermann and Al Franken have probably slumped a bit. But I vow to continue to watch Olbermann, Daily Show, Democracy Now, etc. I vow I'll continue my Rolling Stone subscription. RS was a pleasant re-discovery several months ago. I vow to continue reading Kos, et al. I vow to scour the internet for politics and ideas.
But I'm taking this weekend off. I'm going to the Green Festival in San Francisco. I will buy Christmas presents there. I will go hear some live music Saturday night. I will look forward to Thanksgiving and a new year. Maybe I'll find a recipe and decide I have to have it for Thanksgiving dinner. I am going to let the stress drain out of my body for a couple days.
No more thinking about Overton Windows this weekend.
It's been a long, steep climb up this hill. Be quiet and let me enjoy the view.
(ok, maybe Overton windows will creep into my thoughts occasionally)
Have a thoughtful Veterans Day...