The White House or Bust!

Last week I was in Washington DC for a conference on the fiscal management of federally sponsored educational programs. Pretty exciting, right! I came away with a vivid confirmation of my worst fears for the future of public education. Don't even get me started about how No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a crafty attempt to gain popular approval for private school vouchers. I know this is not an original thought, so I will not expose you to my further ravings. Anyway, I bought a "Squish Bush" stress ball to work through my NCLB frustrations. (I originally spied it for my dad, but he is a missionary now! I better not encourage bad behavior.)

At my more lucid moments I sometimes wonder whether my contempt for certain public officials will hurt my credibility when I lecture my own children about civic duties and respect for authority figures. Then I remind myself that the chances of my spawning offspring capable of challenging my hypocrisy in the next 3 years is slim; I am hoping for some dramatic changes in 2008 and I rave on (It's a crazy feeling... got me reeling...).

Today at work I took a few moments with my co-workers to rage about certain states being approved for "new path" bypasses around the regulations of NCLB (Sorry, I'll try harder to stay on topic). My coworker pointed out that no miracles were going to happen between now and the 2008 presidential elections and asked me what I planned to do about it. I said that despite the shortage of bona fide political miracles I did not think that things could get any worse.

Her reply? "Is that what you want for your country? No worse?" I really don't know what she expected me to do about the situation. Is it my fault that the Republicans listen to evil-doing spin doctors like Carl Rove. (Thought I'd copy their lingo with the "evil doers" stuff... Pretty good, right!) Am I single handedly to blame for the fact that the Democrats can't seem to find a better candidate than Hillary Clinton? Three years, I say! A lot could happen. So, don't worry.

Except I am worried, and it is time I do more than complain. It is time I make a difference. And so, it is with heavy heart and high ideals that I announce my candidacy for the Presidency of the United States of America. Vote VegasBabe in 2008!

I realize that I do need a better slogan as well as a campaign manager. I might as well call for applicants now. Please submit your best slogan ideas here for my perusal. I will select a campaign manager from the available applicants. (Odds are good it could be YOU!) Salary and benefits are negotiable.

P.S. If you missed the early indications of my burgeoning political ambitions, check out the pink stuff below...