I hate elections

I really do, and this year, even more than ever. I don't feel like the elections are about the issues this year, I feel they are about race/sex of the candidates or thier running mates. I've felt this way for months now, and it's gotten to the point that I just despise the whole thing.

I have to ask too, why is it that I'm being looked down on for not wanting to vote this year? I should vote for someone that I feel comfortable saying "Yes, I feel this person will make a good president" and to be honest, I can't say that about anyone running in this election. I think pushing/guilting people into voting is a poor idea. Then there are people going into it completely uninformed and candidates are being elected for the wrong reasons. It's so silly, IMO.

Let's face it, politics are a slimey deal. Politicians lie, they make false promises. We all know this, so how can we vote for someone based on these false promises. Our government system on top of that is just as screwed up. I feel like most of these people are just playing games, with only a few that truely care about what is best for the people of our country.

I'm interested to see who is going to end up in office next, and what he will do for our country. Chances are, Bush will be the last thing we are complaining about 3 years from now...