News and morose thoughts

[misscam]

In the news:

It's official. No WMDs.
Wangari Maathai is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Wired Bush?
Controversy over Afghan election
Howard wins a fourth term in the Australian election

Lots of election this and that going on. Australia and Afghanistan just had one, the US is soon due and we're also talking about the Iraqi election that may or may not happen. I can only hope that since Howard was re-elected, the Universe is kind enough not to stick four years of Bush on me too. I may have to become a hermit if not. It won't be so bad. I'll find a Norwegian mountain and have a little hut and medidate in the snow. (And hey, Norway won a football match this weekend. Shocking!)

I did watch last night's debate and Bush did do better than the last one, but I still want to throw things at him. Hard. The world gives me a headache sometimes. A part of me wants to carry all the world's sorrow, but I don't have the strength, yet I feel guilty for not trying enough. There's so much wrong and bad and I want to fix it all, but I'm a small feather afloat in a deluge and even if I could make a difference in such a mass, how do I know what I did would be for the better?

But then, could I live with myself not trying?

I don't think I can.

/morose thoughts

In better news, Red Dwarf on DVD always cheers one up.

Comments

[sinneahtes.livejournal.com]

*sends adorable kitties up with a bunch of chocolate*

I so very badly wanted to throw things at Bush, too. That "I own a timber company?" thing? Hmmm... interesting. And I've already ranted enough about his rebuttal of what Kerry said about abortion. (Shouts through a bullhorn thingy at Washington D.C.: "IT'S NOT. THAT. SIMPLE!!!!") And don't get me started on the "What are three mistakes you've made" question's answer.

Polls were apparently showing that people thought Kerry did a better job in the debate because of how Bush seemed defensive and rather ranty throughout the speech... *crosses fingers and prays this lasts through the last debate and means something good about the election itself*

As for wanting to carry all the world's sorrow and feeling bad for not doing enough -- I know how you feel, it's really depressing. I can't really help but think that trying to achieve world peace and all that at this point is an unrealistic goal. But there's that story about the person saving the starfish that comes to mind, where he knows he can't save all the starfish washing up on a beach, but keeps doing it because the seemingly tiny difference means everything to the individual starfish he saves. It's beginning to sound cliche to me, but it is something I like to keep in mind -- better to try and help, even if only in seemingly little ways, than to give up and make no difference at all.

[belegcuthalion.livejournal.com]

*sends some japanese peppermint oil to massage away yourt headache*

But then, could I live with myself not trying?

Exactly. And I'm glad that you do. This whole business around the Afghan election makes me sick. Three years time to prepare it properly, and then... worng pencils, too many election papers for some, not enough for others? (As my husband said in a somewhat dry and bitter tone: "Wasn't this prepared by americans? Well... those guys aren't very experienced lately in democracy, aren't they?")

*SIGH!!!!*

[greyladybast.livejournal.com]

A part of me wants to carry all the world's sorrow, but I don't have the strength, yet I feel guilty for not trying enough. There's so much wrong and bad and I want to fix it all, but I'm a small feather afloat in a deluge and even if I could make a difference in such a mass, how do I know what I did would be for the better?

But then, could I live with myself not trying?

I don't think I can.

Is this why you want to take over the world? It's why *I* want to take over the world----to make the idiots of the world sit down, play nice, hammer out real, workable solutions to problems, and implement them. Too bad down that paths lies (lays? I never get those right) the Dark Side.

Still, you (or I, for that matter, and I'm a screw-up best suited for housework, playing with kids and creating flights of fancy) cannot possibly do worse than the Powers That Already Be. You'd do better, methinks, since you have a level head on your shoulder to go with the compassion and grand ideas.

Ok, my train of thought got derailed (I blame monkeys) so I'll wrap this up. Looking forward to the birth of New Vinland!

Bast

[irian.livejournal.com]

A part of me wants to carry all the world's sorrow, but I don't have the strength, yet I feel guilty for not trying enough. There's so much wrong and bad and I want to fix it all, but I'm a small feather afloat in a deluge and even if I could make a difference in such a mass, how do I know what I did would be for the better?

But then, could I live with myself not trying?

You do your part and hope that the rest of the world figures out how to do theirs. And there's always the birth of New Vinland to consider.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

*rolls eyes* I guess Bush owns so much he can'tkeep track of it all. And yes, Bush's attempt to dodge the answer at the "three mistakes" question made me hiss. I mean, even if he doesn't think Iraq is a mistake, he could surely have thought of three little things to mention.

yeah, I'm not going to give up, I just get fed up with it all about twice a year and have a minor blow-out about it and then go at it with new energy. If I didn't get this out of my system now and then it would build up until I had a breakdown or something. And then I'd be the one needing help.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Makes you wonder how well they'll do with the Iraqi election when they've had even less time to prepare.

*rubs temples* The way Bush talks about democracy sometimes, you'd think it's the cure to end all ills. In fact, it's bloody hard work to establish and maintain, not to mention resource- and time-consuming.

Sigh indeed.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Yes, there is a part of me that would like to take charge so that I could fix it all (and hit Bush with trouts). But that is an arrogant assumption and I'm well aware of it. I don't know if I would do well or not. But at least with that doubt I'd be a lot more wary of myself and perhaps avoiding walking down the path to the "Dark Side". Doubt is healthy sometimes. Leaders who think they know all answers and rights and wrongs scare the heck out of me.

*eyes Bush and his "Look, not admiting any mistakes!"* I got the lutefisk right here, Mr. President. Stop smirking.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

There's that.

*gets out horned helmet and lutefisk* KILL! MAIM! PLUUUUUUUUUUUUUNDER!

[greyladybast.livejournal.com]

I'm telling you guys, Bush is Mary Sue. He really is! Think about it for a bit. Then go make a cool icon, 'cause you know I'm right.

And that scares me. Suvians are bad enough on ff.net, but in charge of a whole country?!?! yipes

How come my flashes of insight never include winning lottery numbers or where to meet my soul mate?

Bast

[sliven.livejournal.com]

That would explain why I'm so scared of him, then.
(I really am. He's very very scary.) =p

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't be a Stu? Or are you saying he's a woman in a man's body?

[greyladybast.livejournal.com]

Maybe he's really one of those women who hates women and wants to be a man, but in a man's body?

Ok, I'm in circular logic zone. Too much Killian's, not enough weed.

Bast, who needs a more reliable hook up than the one she's got.

[mademoisellenon.livejournal.com]

Morose thoughts suck. But then pessimism is even worse. It's people like you who change things: those who see what's wrong and try to do something about that. No one can predict the future (in fact, no one should try to) but I know for a fact that if you can make things better for a foreseeable future, you would. Thus ends that overly long sentence

Besides, I think it's about time that France and Norway ruled the world. Mwahahahaha and all that jazz! *sends extra hugs and Chirardelli chocolate*

Can I join you?

[elvenpiratelady.livejournal.com]

You're not pleased about Howard being re-elected? Being an Aussie, I can say that at least you're not LIVING here. And the Liberals have the majority in the Senate, too, so they can do whatever they like. Bastards. And if the world decides to spring Bush on us for ANOTHER four years... I've always hated Shrubs and Bonsais. It runs in the family.

So I'm pissed about the elections, and then I read about countries where there AREN'T any elections. I am finicky and don't appreciate a good thing and should be very very very grateful I live in a democratic country.

Don't let the woes of the world get you down. It's bad for your health if you do it too often.

By the way, if they do re-elect Bush, can I come and live on the Norwegian mountain next to yours? I do agree that Red Dwarf is a great anti-depressant. As is Black Books. Which I can hear through the lounge room door. Life is good.

Adios.

[shandydann]

Yeah I must admit, I'm not that confident about the US elections.