pigs and lipstick

So we are in the midst of the political storm and it is getting ugly. So ok I'll admit I was at first swept by Obama and all he promised, but slowly and surely I have seen that most of it is fluff. I like McCain and Palin - I know, I know, I just said like, not love. I am starting to give Palin more and more credit, but my initial response was to hold off praise until I could see she was for real and not just a ploy. The fact is I really struggle with politics. I grew up in a home where politics were on the tongue pretty regularly, with FoxNews always blaring in the background. I was very political, and passionate about voicing my opinions as a young adult, but I have become Switzerland in my old age. So much of what I learned as a child has been tested as an adult - and a great deal of it held up, but there are things that I learned that I had to make my own decisions about, especially dealing with the Christian life. This soon lead me to question even politics and my reasons for backing what I did - or even caring for that matter. Its not like I don't care about my rights and privileges as an American, but I have realized that a great deal of it is just blowing air and I'd rather focus on things within the Church. I am not a part of any party, because I do not want to be labeled as anything and therefore be associated with people that I may not agree with. I'd rather stand on my own and listen to both sides. Of course because of my faith I side mostly with Republicans, but I will admit that environmental issues, war issues, and social justice issues (and the fact that they are multicultural lol) are often much more appealing on the Democratic side. I agree with much of Palin's ideas, but I'll admit I don't like the idea of hunting - not that I'm opposed, it's just not me (but it seems like so many are impressed that she does it) - and I would rather not drill in Alaska. I also understand that we need to be independent of foreign resources, but I hope she really does pursue alternate fuels. The fact is I like Sarah Palin, but I think its funny that I have heard people talk about how bitchy Hilary is, and then praise Palin, when quite frankly she is just as bitchy - she just happens to be on our side. But to quote Tina Fey "B**** is the new Black!" So I am not saying she is horrid, the fact is I like her because she seems to be genuine and plus you have to be a little bitchy to get things done (just watch Tabatha's Takeover on Bravo!). And I just want people to remember the grace they have shown her and her daughter with their current situation, and instead of blasting the opposing side - listen and maybe even pray for people they disagree with. So though I love to walk the middle line and be open to things and hate being categorized (I am an EFNJ after all), I'll choose a side. Not that I am going to go out and buy a McCain/Palin bumper sticker -but nevertheless I'm leaning their way.