2005-10-04 - 10:41 p.m.
Three Right Turns Makes a Left
I'm not really sure what happens when I do yard work, but for some reason I tend to think about politics. This started during the winter when I was shoveling snow from the driveway. I think about the previous year's presidential elections, how I wish I lived in Wisconsin last year so I could vote for Feingold, how virtually every candidate I have voted for in the last two elections I participated in have lost. I tell myself I could vote for a Republican; it's just that I have not yet found any to my liking that have been candidates when I voted. I think I could vote for Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota or Tommy Thompson if he ever ran again, if only because they actually have supported railroad projects in their respective states. Plus, I believe Pawlenty is actually a former Democrat, which I think a few other Minnesota Republicans are, including Norm Coleman. So they are probably more moderate. I wonder if Rudolph Guilani will run for president and, if so, would I vote for him. I hear he turned New York around, so he can't be all that bad. But, I'd have to find out more about him first before I make a decision on him. I also wonder about affirmative action. I'm torn apart about the issue. I feel it is discrimination, yet, at the same, I don't think Americans have proven to themselves that they can hire or admit minorities and women based on their qualifications. I haven't done any research on the issue, but I've heard that in one instance at the University of Michigan after affirmative action was struck down, fewer minority applicants were accepted to college. That's only one instance, however. I'm not sure if it is has been like that at other places. I'd assume yes. So, based on that assumption, I'd keep affirmative action.
I'm not really going anywhere with this entry. It's basically random thoughts.
Last week at work I had a discussion with one of my co-workers about using umbrellas in the rain and snow. I told her that I have never seen anyone use an umbrella in the snow. Then, I stated that I rarely use and umbrella and I don't run if I'm outside and it's raining out. She seemed flabbergasted by that remark. She opened a can of worms. My argument was that it would depend on how far I had to run. If I was running from the building to a car waiting on the street, yeah sure, I'll run. But, if it's 5 or 6 blocks or more, there's really no point in running. If I walk, I'll get soaked. If I run, I'll get soaked. If I run, I also risk running into a puddle and splashing water on myself and possibly slipping and falling, which would make the situation worse. Plus, if the terminating destination is home, there really is no reason to run. Once you get there you can dry off and put on new clothes. Maybe even take a hot shower if you have time. Yeah, being in wet clothes sucks. But, by not running I'm giving into nature and basically telling her, "You win. You always do." There's no point in running. Just deal with the sogginess.
That's all for now. Good day.
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