Tuesday, September 23, 2008

I think I might be a Republican. And I think I want another baby.

I've been having a really hard time deciding who I'm voting for in November. In the past I've had a pretty clear decision early on, but not this time.

I'm not going to go too much into my political views here, but I think I'm turning Republican and that frightens me.

I guess you could say I classified myself as Independent, but my leanings were definitely toward the Left. Now I find that my leanings are decidedly split--some are far Left and some are far Right. The older I get, the more Right they become.

I support gay marriage in the legal sense. I am pro choice (although I hate that term. I actually don't believe that a woman has the right to choose, but neither do I believe the government has a right to make it illegal). I don't want organized prayer in school.

On the other hand, I don't think people and businesses that are financially successful should pay a higher percentage of taxes--I'd like to see a flat tax, personally. I don't think we need to spend our tax dollars to accommodate non-English speakers. I have lived in a foreign country where I did not speak the language. Guess what? No one gave me forms in English. No one hired a translator for me. I learned to speak enough to function in society. (And while we're on the subject, I think one should be able to speak English fluently before being hired in any sort of customer service position--even if it's the counter at McDonald's). I may not have agreed with entering Iraq, but I don't think we should leave now that we're there. I think global warming would have happened even if humans had never shown up on the planet. I mean, did the Ice Age happen because those cavemen didn't pollute enough? If they'd have quit carpooling and all bought Hummers would they have avoided global cooling?*

So much for not going too much into my political views...

Anyway, my point is that I'm finding myself further and further on the conservative side and it makes me uneasy. It makes me feel old. It makes me feel uncool. It makes me feel like I might wake up one morning and decide that Lee Greenwood is a lyrical genius.

Oh, and I think I want a baby. Not really. Well, maybe.

I was in the store today and they had a display of all the new baby gear this season. Cute strollers and cute bouncy seats. Cute little footie pajamas and cute diaper bags. I think I ovulated right then and there.

I admit, I miss having a snuggly, squishy little creature that hasn't learned how to talk back yet.

And then I reminded myself that I can see the light at the end of the potty training tunnel. I'm a year away from all three in school all day, every day. I reminded myself that up until last year we were spending $100 a month on diapers and wipes. I reminded my self that every year they become more and more expensive. More food. More clothes. More school supplies.

Oh, and there's that pesky little fact that I had my tubes tied.

But then I see one of the kids do something cute like this and the babylust starts all over:

Maybe...maybe we could adopt an older girl? One who's already potty trained? Maybe?

*To clarify, I was being sarcastic. I actually have real, scientific arguments to support my claim that global warming is not a crisis, and not wholly manmade.


  1. Life goes on. I learned a lot more about you. Thanks for the post! You can have my baby from 10pm-7am?? :)

  2. Oh Brandi! You ovulated right there, did you?!?! :) You are hilarious.
    And don't worry about being uncool or old just b/c you are a Republican...I became one when I was a very cool teenager. ;)

  3. I am having the same dilemma with this election. I just can't seem to decide who to vote for. I have uneasiness about both candidates. I suppose for me it will boil down to the debates and who seems be able to talk the talk under pressure. I know this doesn't sound like a very good strategy. I appreciate your candor because I think a lot of people have mixed views. And by the way, I will still think you are cool no matter what you are.

  4. Global warming! Preach it lady! And BTW, I was just seeing those cavemen from the geico commercials in Hummers. nice visual. XD

    I think all the new baby stuff is cute, but I already have all that. So, I have a hard time not buying it. I'm having a baby...but do I need a new color schemed packn'play? No, do I want one? You betcha!

  5. Awesome post! I love your sense of humor. I love how you "become" a political party as if you're being converted and baptized. So funny!

  6. I'm kind of where I was 5 years ago. I don't want a new baby. I just want the stuff and that moment where you're all organized right before the baby comes.

    As for politics, I used to be Independent. I fear I'm a full-fledged Democrat now. I think I've surpassed Rob on the scale actually. However, I'm a conservative on the side as my entire workplace is SUPER conservative. I know they think I'm at least a moderate, but I don't think they believe I'm as far to the left as I am. If I can make it through this election in the office, I can make it through anything. :)

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  8. All I can say is: That picture with Bush holding the baby is HILARIOUS! Thanks for cracking me up! I want a baby too. : )!


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