(I was supposed to post this a few days ago)
The president is not selling out. I understand that compromises are necessary and he had to make concessions to preserve unemployment and other benefits. I just wish he was a better negotiator. Because not raising taxes on the wealthiest, not increasing social security contributions, and adding the burden for those making under $20k all seem like really bad ideas.
In high school, it was Lenny. We watched underrated shows like Newsradio and listened to underrated music like Moxy Fruvous. Not because we were cool. Or these things were hidden greats. They were just hidden. My brother is constantly watching and listening to cool things the mainstream doesn't know about because he's cool. We were just bad judges of culture. (Although 13-year-old-me did recognize the goodness of Freaks and Geeks right when it came out, and not years later on DVDs) I remember then, going to my first (and only) alternative kids upperclassman party as a freshman at the Bo' and what a relief it felt to know that other people had not only heard of this disbanded 90's Canadian band (that no one is mourning) but liked them, too. "These are my people," I remember thinking, "They like the same obscure things that I do." Later, I would find out that they were way too hip to be my people. On Monday night, I had that feeling again. But it was even more special. At our cohort holiday party, Lisa brought up SportsNight. And not only did everyone know of it, but everyone claimed it as one of their favorite shows, just like I did. Then Gennie brought up Friday Night Lights and I nearly cried from all the like mindedness in the room. With every rung on the education ladder, my peers get a little nerdier and these geek nirvana moments become more frequent. And now in my 18th year of school, these people are my people.
The president is not selling out. I understand that compromises are necessary and he had to make concessions to preserve unemployment and other benefits. I just wish he was a better negotiator. Because not raising taxes on the wealthiest, not increasing social security contributions, and adding the burden for those making under $20k all seem like really bad ideas.
In high school, it was Lenny. We watched underrated shows like Newsradio and listened to underrated music like Moxy Fruvous. Not because we were cool. Or these things were hidden greats. They were just hidden. My brother is constantly watching and listening to cool things the mainstream doesn't know about because he's cool. We were just bad judges of culture. (Although 13-year-old-me did recognize the goodness of Freaks and Geeks right when it came out, and not years later on DVDs) I remember then, going to my first (and only) alternative kids upperclassman party as a freshman at the Bo' and what a relief it felt to know that other people had not only heard of this disbanded 90's Canadian band (that no one is mourning) but liked them, too. "These are my people," I remember thinking, "They like the same obscure things that I do." Later, I would find out that they were way too hip to be my people. On Monday night, I had that feeling again. But it was even more special. At our cohort holiday party, Lisa brought up SportsNight. And not only did everyone know of it, but everyone claimed it as one of their favorite shows, just like I did. Then Gennie brought up Friday Night Lights and I nearly cried from all the like mindedness in the room. With every rung on the education ladder, my peers get a little nerdier and these geek nirvana moments become more frequent. And now in my 18th year of school, these people are my people.
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