I know, I know, conservatives are good people, too. This, at least, is what they tell me.
I follow politics. I listen to the radio, watch the news, read the papers, and I’ve waited to see what they’re talking about, this good side. Sure, I believe that many, if not most on the right are good people, with human hearts and human fears and feelings the same as mine.
In the same way, I can believe in the goodness of most WWII Germans and have empathy for the anger of the oppressed. Even I would like to believe that I am good and an American, despite all this shit being done in my name.
But that does not mean I will unreservedly sing America’s praises, unapologetic for all the ill this country does. And yet this is what so much of the Republican right insists on, unflinching in their resolve despite all the evidence.
These past few months I have been enthralled with the presidential primaries -- frightened from the right, excited on the left. And when I listen to the speeches of the right, when I hear what is being called out from the audience and what is being cheered, I feel it in the pit of my gut. It tickles at my greed and at my fear. It tells me to think only of myself and those close to me, to protect myself from those that are different. It tells me to attack every enemy and fear my neighbors.
Read MoreHow are you doing? On one of my daily walkabouts across campus, I noticed many students mucking about constructing snow forts, throwing snowballs, and having an all-around wonderful time in the snow, and I have to say, good job and thank you for being so into this winter wonderland. It’s great to see that cabin fever isn’t a threat as long as snowballs and fort building exist. I think it’s great! I mean, what else could we ask for than a couple days of excellent powder to wake up to in the morning? Maybe hot cocoa in bed? That would start my day off right.
SGA News
First off, the SGA and SAB have been putting on some great events, such as the Guitar Hero Tournament hosted by WJSC, the Superbowl Party, and the Valentine’s Day Dance hosted by the JSC Dance Team. The Superbowl Party brought in a large crowd around the first quarter due to a well delivered fire drill and stayed strong throughout the night as the Giants shattered the dreams of the Pats perfect season. The Guitar Hero Tournament rocked the night of the 5th as “Iron Man” was “shredded” on a beautiful black cutaway Gibson SG piece of plastic. Other events included Will Kent’s band, Colorblind playing Thursday the 7th, as well as various movie nights. Upcoming events that can’t be missed include Open Mic Night on the 21st, “I Am Legend” in Bentley 207 on the 3rd, 5th, and 8th of March at 9 p.m., and Bingo is back on the 4th in the Base Lodge.