Parenthetical.net

I try not to talk about politics much in this blog, unless it has to do with a book I’ve read, or books in general, or libraries, or geekiness. I try to stay on-topic. (But look at the image there! How on-topic is that?!)

I care about politics, though. A whole lot. So I feel I need to say a little something here, now that we have OMG a Democratic nominee for reals.

I feel I need to disclaim: I am not one of those Obama fangirls. It strikes me as a hilariously disproportionate response to the sudden realization that Presidents don’t have to be old white dudes.

But you know what? I am totally a fangirl for my fantasy United States. You know, the one that leads the world in the use of renewable energy? The one that makes sure all its people have healthy food (from sustainable family farms) and good healthcare? The one that doesn’t fucking torture people?

I know that President Obama (should those two words get to go together) is not a panacea. He’s going to screw up, and he’s probably going to break my heart.

But I think somewhere in the midst of all that, he’s also going to do great things. And so I’m letting myself, for now, enjoy a little

squeeeee!

(Image courtesy Bankruptcy Litigation Blog, and a Google Image search for “Obama Reading.” Trust the internet, and it shall provide!)