I've not posted a Diary in nearly a year. I'm leaving kos, and making plans to live/work overseas for the next 5-10 years. Till things cool down here.
In order to cut to the chase, I'll just list few things.
- I feel that the dem party and OFA are listless and in total reactionary mode. Seems to be that most of the diaries here are about putting out fires and or laughing how dumb the populist hoards of the GOP are. Its fun for a while, but I used to love coming here in 08 and read about ways to participate, make your voice heard and stay motivated. It just seems have dropped off.
- I've been waking up with hollow feelings of fear and anger lately, I'm not angry at anything in particular, but I always seem to wake up with a particular knot in my stomach. Something just isn't right. This country is headed for some rough years ahead of it...Obama may just be the first of many leaders who try valiantly, but fail in the end. Frankly I think we're on the verge of a low rumbling civil war similar to what happened in Northern Ireland in the 70's but perhaps on a larger scale. Communities will declare themselves red or blue, put walls up...you name it.
- I've decided to abstain from almost all forms of media. Some of the happiest stretches of my life I've had are when I've been away from the television and internet for months. I simply must keep myself in good spirits till I leave.
- I'm looking around to other work arrangements overseas, Canada at the very least. The feeling waking up in the morning is perhaps due my discomfort with the state of the US and the way that we're heading. I just can't keep up anymore, its become too much for me.