Judge with a Righteous Judgment

If there is anything in this world that really irks me it is ignorance. I don’t want to be like every other self absorbed person and give my two cents about politics but I feel it is necessary that I make my point. With the election I found out that there are many uneducated people out there that formulate their opinions based on youtube videos and feel like they are suddenly the oracle of living knowledge. It is even more disappointing when the uninformed discriminate based on political party.
While in New Jersey, I was dubbed by a few Democrats as a nuclear missile hugging, affirmative action hating, cold hearted conservative. All of this was due to the fact that I didn’t agree with socialized medicine and of course that meant I was a serious right winger that agreed with the previously mentioned polices. I found it fairly humorous that people could judge so harshly and take it so personally while knowing so little about my actual beliefs. While it was brutal at times, it taught me an important lesson. Don’t pass judgment on a person or a situation you know very little about. I just wish that those Democrats that labeled me could apply this principle, but recently certain ignoramus Republicans are more deserving of a slap on the wrist. I am sick hearing them label all Democrats as tree huggers, weed smokers and atheists. I have to admit that at one point in time I did have these same feelings towards all Democrats. I was 13.
Please note that I am not saying that all Republicans are like this but there are those that set a less than stellar example. It’s people like that who made me question my loyalty to the GOP and political parties in general. We are all free to develop our own ideas and we shouldn’t have to confine ourselves one of two confining options.
It has been very sad to see many of my liberal and moderate friends being wrongfully accused as radical and brainless. Seeing someone wearing a Barack Obama t-shirt doesn’t mean you know everything about this person’s political ideology. For all you know they could have lost a bet or just liked the color of the shirt. So please, before you make a judgment call about what you think they might think, ask them what they really do think.
Just because people have different views does not give you free reign to fabricate stories or so called “facts” about the opposing perspective. It works like this. I am a big sports fan and I love baseball. I don’t think my love for baseball, however, can eclipse the hatred that I have for the New York Yankees. Now just because I hate them does not change the fact that they are one of the storied baseball teams of all time. I have to face the facts, as hard as that might be.
Everyone has a different opinion when it comes to politics. Why can’t we just listen to what other people have to say and respect their opinion regardless of the situation? If you happen to run across someone that has does not have your exact political philosophy, you might want to listen up. You could learn something. Also, if you are uniformed please do not follow the “fake it till you make it” principle. Rather, stick to the “think before you speak” policy.
Just a quick shout out to all of those who said they are moving to Canada as soon as Obama becomes president. You are ridiculous. You remind me of those stupid kids back in 2004 who said they would flee north of the border to avoid the supposed draft that Bush was going to implement. I don’t agree with all of Obama policies but I like to think that I am somewhat mature and I can deal with the fact that I won’t always get my way. Let’s please grow up.
Speaking of growing up, all of those out in California that are fighting singly against the Mormon Church need to get their facts straight. If you disagree with us that is one thing, but don't claim to be fighting for equal rights when you are acting like a bigots. If you are going to hash things out politically, do it respectfully.
Well that was quite the rant. Thank you for enduring. Just remember kids if you want respect, you have to respect others. Didn't we learn that in kindergarten? Honestly....

The Importance of Being Important

It would seem strange that in my very first post I would openly admit the regret I feel for becoming an official blogger. You see, from my perspective the people who blog are those who feel that their life or opinion is so valued that everyone in the world can have access to it. I think I can produce a relevant though every once in a blue moon but Jake Welch the blogger? Honestly, what do I have to say about life that could be worth while. I really do not feel like I am important enough to be the blogging type, but maybe someone will be inspired by my words. So come one, come all to hear the words of old man Welch.

Just a quick note to all of the educated out there. I have been known to be less than proficient with my grammar. I bet that didn't even make sense. Anyhow, please forgive me for any mistakes that are found in this blog. I didn't do much book learning as a child. Feel free to pass judgment.