Leaning is better than stuck in the middle

Adam & I have spent this week going back and for in the comments on Brain Purge. My friends have started sporting their respective bumper stickers. My husband knows exactly what he'll do come Tuesday; and now even my casual acquaintances from work - most of whom are normally careful to avoid any polarizing topic - have started voicing their two cents.

The only affect any of that had on me was to make me feel worse for having no idea. I'm normally so opinionated...is it because I haven't read enough? Googled enough? Watched enough debating? At one point last week I was seriously considering not voting in the primary; because if I'm undecided let the people who are so sure sort it out.

And then last night, while I was folding laundry with the TV on I heard the pleasant voice of a middle aged woman start talking about JFK and what he stood for. I've heard the comparison before, but always told myself "it's a different time. Barack is too young" - this time a counter voice shot back "He's older than Kennedy was." This female voice went on to describe the hope and inspiration that Kennedy could inspire. I felt my mental eye roll starting to go - I can't stand campaign advertising that never means a thing - just rhetoric and quotes and bull. I want to believe that Barack's oratory skills and commitments are legit - but he's not here to talk to so who can I trust - not some paid voice actor.

And they I heard her say that Barack offers what her father offers. It was Caroline Kennedy; and while I never give a damn for celebrity endorsements it's at least started me thinking. I have until Tuesday to make up my mind - but leaning is better than nothing.