Intending To Burn

Day 21. What do I love to study?

Well, I'd hope politics would fall under this. I'll only have dedicated seven years of my life to pursuing degrees related to political science (particularly international relations, unfortunately American politics slithered their way into my studies as well). I'm sure plenty of my friends have heard me rant about politics...though I do make a conscious effort to keep my views to myself.

I think that's the worst part about being a political scientist. I hear people say things all the time that are blatant lies, but that's what they back their beliefs up with. And they'll stand by it, come hell or high water. Most people can't imagine how infuriating it is. I mean, it's one thing to think you're right. It's another to be an expert in a field and still have Joe fucking Schmoe argue that the Republican party will save the day by doing away with big government. Seriously, it makes me want to tear my own hair out.

This is where I should go and rant about how waaay too many of the people I know are politically retarded and how they don't realize how much I laugh at them when they stand up on their pathetic little soapbox built of mass media headlines and Huffington's bullshit blogs or O'Reilly's puffed-up nonsense. Really, you're all fucking stupid. Not just the pundits. The whole goddamn country. And the best part? ONLY IN POLITICS are people so oblivious of their complete ignorance! Generally, people will admit their lack of expertise when someone who has spent years of their lives dedicated to a subject decides to step in and offer their expert opinions. Most people don't argue with their doctors, or their accountants. They've spent a lot of time in their fields, so that they really know what they're doing. A political scientist? Bah! Joe the fucking Plumber knows more than anyone with some silly graduate degree.

See, I'm doing it again. The ranting thing.

This is why politicians all look old. Not only do they have to deal with everyone else's completely backwards, fucking retarded bullshit, they have to come up with their own. Talk about stressful. I tell people the truth and they don't believe me. Try pulling random stories out of your ass and making millions of people not only believe you, but worship you as the only sane person around. Obviously "experience" and academic mastery isn't nearly as important as the local bard.

Just remember this: I've seen Russia from my dorm.

PS: Most of you won't understand the level of restraint it took to write this. Those of you who do: keep fighting the good fight. There's already too many Michael Moores and Glenn Becks in this world.