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Voting Blue Is Important
October 16, 2024

Voting Blue This November is More Important Than Finding Out Who’s Stealing Your Netflix Password.
Okay, folks. Gather 'round. Voting season is upon us again, and I get it—elections can feel like laundry day. Necessary, a bit annoying, and if you leave it too long, everything starts smelling funky. But this November, voting blue isn’t just a civic duty, it’s our shot at steering the ship away from the iceberg that somehow got labeled “progress.” Spoiler alert: Icebergs aren’t great for boats, or democracy.
So, let’s dig into why punching that blue ticket matters more than arguing about pineapple on pizza. (It doesn’t belong there, by the way, but we’ve got bigger problems to solve.)

# 1.  Climate Change:
Look, if you wouldn’t ignore a flashing check engine light on your car, you definitely shouldn’t ignore the planet’s screaming. The Blue Team wants to fix the environment the way your grandma fixes Sunday dinner, methodically and with care, because there’s no backup Earth in the freezer. Voting for those who actually believe climate change is real is like finally deciding to stop microwaving fish in the office kitchen, it’s about time, and everyone benefits. 
You might hear, “It’s all too late!” but you know what’s later? Waiting for the other side to wake up while we're snorkeling around Miami. 

# 2. Health Care:
Ever tried Googling a symptom and ended up thinking you had medieval plague? Yeah, healthcare shouldn’t feel like that. Voting blue means backing the folks who believe you should be able to go to the doctor without refinancing your kidneys. Universal healthcare isn’t some wacky sci-fi dream, other countries figured it out, and last time I checked, they aren’t living inside some utopian Star Trek simulator. 
You know what's scarier than a spider under the bed? The bill for getting it removed from your ear. Vote blue. Save your sanity.

# 3. Freedom:
Voting blue helps protect, y’know, those pesky basic rights, like being able to read whatever book you want, love whoever you want, and make decisions about your own body without needing permission from people who think Wi-Fi is powered by goblins. Look, freedom is more than shouting about the Second Amendment at family cookouts, it’s about ensuring everyone gets a fair shot at life, liberty, and not being harassed for existing. 
Remember, the other side might say they want freedom, but that’s like saying the ice cream machine at McDonald’s is working, technically possible, but we all know better.

# 4. Student Loans:
We all thought ‘student loans’ was just a harmless phrase when we were 18. Turns out, it’s more like the worst subscription service ever, and you can’t cancel it no matter how many emails you send. Voting blue is the political equivalent of finally finding the unsubscribe button. They want to tackle predatory loan systems and make college affordable, or, dare I say it, free. 
Vote blue, so the only thing you’ll owe when you're 40 is a thank-you text to your mom for surviving your teenage years.

# 5. Science:
It’s 2024. We have telescopes that can see planets a zillion miles away and self-driving cars that crash themselves. But some folks still think vaccines have Wi-Fi chips. Voting blue is how we keep science in the driver’s seat, and not in the conspiracy-filled glovebox. You want leaders who listen to doctors, scientists, and engineers, not the cousin who swears drinking bleach cured their cat’s hiccups. 
If voting blue were a cocktail, it’d be equal parts sanity, facts, and "Thank God someone here read the instructions."

# 6. Infrastructure:
Ever hit a pothole so hard you thought you entered a parallel dimension? I sure have. Voting blue supports the folks who know that bridges shouldn’t just hope they stay up, they should actually be repaired. Public transit, internet access, and functioning water systems aren’t luxuries; they’re things you shouldn't have to think about unless you're in a disaster movie. 
Plus, who doesn’t want fewer road detours? Vote blue. Let’s keep things moving, literally.

# 7. Diversity:
Voting blue isn’t about “identity politics.” It’s about recognizing that this country looks like a giant, messy, beautiful casserole, and every ingredient matters. Diversity isn’t a buzzword; it’s how we learn new ideas, invent cool stuff, and occasionally eat deliciously confusing fusion food. The Blue Team understands that different perspectives make us stronger, like a well-built IKEA bookshelf, except we actually read the instructions.

So, in conclusion, it’s not Rocket Science, but It Feels Close. Look, I get it. Voting isn’t glamorous. There’s no free pizza, with or without pineapple, and the sticker they give you is, being honest here, underwhelming. But voting blue this November isn’t just about showing up. It’s about sending a message that you care about the future more than what’s trending on TikTok. It’s about saying, “Hey, I’d like my kids to have a planet, my neighbor to have healthcare, and my coffee shop Wi-Fi to work without needing a sacrificial goat.”
So, grab your ballot, your ID, and your sense of humor. Let’s vote blue and make sure the future is brighter than the glow from your phone at 2 AM. 
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