starsthatshine: (austen: elizabeth '05)
I feel as though I might've been a little bit... snobbish when I saw Pride and Prejudice '05 last year. I don't know. I feel, looking back on the experience, that I was sort of taken aback by the sort of... outburst of emotions that seemed to be happening on the screen (even though it might just have been like that because it was a different expression and deliverance made by the actors) compared to the cosy old Pride and Prejudice '95 version which I have here at home which I think will follow me to Scotland because I'm a dork like that (oh my - should I even bring DVDs?!).

I wanna like it. It feels more as though I disliked it purely on principle because it felt sort of like... a Jane Austen for dummies. Not that the dialogue or anything has to be particularly complex (I'm not that much of a snob) but it felt as though the consequences of everything were taken a bit lightly, from what I can recall. Then again, it was a long time since I watched it. I need to rewatch it. And the icon I'm using is a testimonial of my good faith.

By the way, I was elected member of the board yesterday at the political youth party meeting. Fun stuff, but I have no idea how "serious" the election process was. For all I know, they called all the members on their list and were like 'oh - wanna be on the board?' since they wanted to talk to both my sister and me, but then again... We both could've been nominated. I don't know. Even if the election process weren't that serious (as far as I'm aware) it's going to be fun. I feel as though I'll learn loads. Which is great. I'm going to miss all of this political stuff when I'm in Scotland ('cause I've decided that I'm going - even if I only get into Dundee).

It would be so interesting to discuss politics with you guys but it seems as though... I don't know. It just seems like every time I mention politics, it's all very silent. Even if you don't agree with my political views, it would be great to hear what you believe and how that is. (For example, if any one of you turn out to be a Moderat member of a Swedish party, I'd adore to hear your point of view because my dad (who is a moderat) can't really pinpoint why he votes the way he does and I'm really interested how people think who do not come from the same socio-economic background as myself)
starsthatshine: (notebook: our love creates miracles)
Obama won. While I'm no expert at US Politics, I do think it was a good choice. Congratulations, Mr President, don't let the world down ;) And to you who supported McCain, I'm sorry for you that you didn't see the person of your choice elected, but hopefully you'll still be able to appreciate and benefit from this change of government :)

WTF?

Oct. 16th, 2008 12:00 pm
starsthatshine: (notebook: our love creates miracles)
Just when I thought people couldn't become more prejudiced...

Misconceptions of Obama fuel Republican campaign

....

I honestly don't know what to say.
starsthatshine: (actor: gael garcia bernal)
You are a

Social Liberal
(60% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(18% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Democrat




Link: The Politics Test on Ok Cupid
Also : The OkCupid Dating Persona Test
starsthatshine: (dw: my plus one)
Not sure if it's funny, tragic or ironic.

starsthatshine: (house: i love you)
I just saw the best interview ever. Of all time. And I don't just say that because it was with Al Gore (pre-Live Earth but interesting nonetheless) but it's mainly because of the interviewer. Even though her English was slow, she was absolutely superb. Seriously, imagine asking all those awkward political questions that you never hear in the US... Examples of what she more or less said:

"Why are the US so lousy when it comes to changing their minds about the environment?"
"Are you running for presidency again?"
"Why aren't you running for president again?"
"What are the worst mistakes Bush's made, in your opinion?"
etc. etc.

She made a Borat reference that apparently scored some points with the old vice president and now also my hero because he gets why I don't see the US as a democracy. Anyway, this interviewer... I mean she interviewed... well, everybody. That journalist that is in house arrest in Burma, Russia's former president... you name them and she's probably interviewed them. I was perhaps one of the best TV interviews I've seen. And you know, all those issues that's been brought to the surface again with Gore winning the Peace Prize were also mentioned. I'm sad I didn't get to see the entire thing.

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