Friday, March 7, 2008

Natalie Portman gets into politics

Never posted a blog before so actually i feel a lot like I am typing in my journal. Not sure if I'll ever publicize this, but I got one crazy story. Let me get comfortable with this writing style before going into the juicy details. If you are reading, to tease your interest I will say that my story is shocking and true and I intend to share it all. Tonight's topic though is natalie portman. Hot movie star for sure, but why is the media quoting her political view points? Does she even realize how ridiculous she sounds with such a shallow outlook. I know the correct format is to cut and paste, but i'll just paraphrase.

I consider myself in the anti-hillary camp and for you to label this camp sexist is offensive. By running on the platform of 'being the first woman president and breaking that highest glass cieling' sounds like hillary herself is running on a 'sexist' platform and invites the topic into the discussion. The problem is that if i consider sexism when choosing a presidential candidate I must also consider racism. Following that thought through I think Obama would do more against racism than I think Hillary would do combatting sexism. He's obviously a better role model for minorites than Hillary is for women. Our culture and our country are in far greater need of a role model like Obama than a hillary. To see Hillary attack Obama so shamelessly offends me and amplifies every thing I disdain about her. Please do not confuse that with sexism.

I'm really not that bitter but I guess I have strong political views. More about my story. the question is really where to begin. When my life was normal or after it all went down. Now, I will tell you a story about discrimination. It's a touchy subject, if it weren't there wouldn't be so many laws about it clarifying exactly what is and what isn't. I haven't worked for three years and am desperate to start soon. Starting over and feeling like I am radioactive because nobody wants to take a chance and hire me. It is lonely because I haven't told most of my old friends my story, I just disappeared into my apartment.

Everyone tells me to write a story, write a book. Do I really want to share this ugly experience? An anonymous blog is just the place. At least it's a place to start. Not sure how to get anybody to read it or why any one would...I had a reasonably high profile job and have been working to find something that utilizes my many professional skills. Thirteen states have laws protecting people with criminal records. People don't always follow the law.

I've been working on a grad school degree in my free time taking random classes.

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