Election Night Thoughts

• Some may assume that Republicans regaining control of the House is an indicator of significant change.  I'd like to remind them that when you assume, you make an ass out of "u" and "me."  The political pendulum in the United States does not swing as broadly as many pundits claim it does; when the pendulum moves either to the left or the right, it's a very small, tight swing.  The system is designed to ensure that the likelihood of majority factions forming in Congress is minimal.  So basically, the system, although crazy, is working as it should.

• The Democrats kinda had this coming.  Because they're Democrats, they're horrible at marketing themselves and actually, you know, capitalizing on their achievements.  They should have shown more backbone the last two years.  Hindsight is 20/20, and in the words of Michael Scott, "we should have had hindsight."

• Hawaii is too freaking far away!  I'm covering Hawaii 1st District for a class and have to announce the winner tomorrow in class, it's 10:23 and the polls in Hawaii are still open for another hour!  I've been up since 5am and just want to go to sleep.

• Christine O'Donnell is what you'd call "crazy."  In her concession speech she claimed that "we have won."  No, I'm serious. 

• New Rule: When making concession or victory speeches, do not bring your children and extended family up with you to the podium.  They talk and chatter and are very, very annoying. (Don't sue me, Bill Maher!  Also, you're views on Muslims are wrong.)

• Chris Matthews' boisterous, interrupting style of "reporting" bothers me almost as much as Glenn Beck's incessant, disingenuous crying. But just almost.

• The next two years will be absolutely horrible.  I mean, even worse than this year.  The Republicans that picked up seats will do all in their power to ensure that absolutely nothing gets accomplished.  This of course, will only be good for Obama, he'll be able to say "listen, you gave the House back the Republicans and they did nothing for you, why let them keep it?"  Thanks, Tea Party!

• Short term politicking makes for bad long term legislating.  Keep that in mind when casting your ballot.  I will never understand how people who don't believe in effective and competent government get elected.  

That's it for tonight. There may be more tomorrow.