First Post

Hello!

I've been interested in starting a blog for a long time. I have been told I have a talent for ranting, and I find myself talking about the political process and the issues that our legislators tackle to many people. This has become an important hobby to me as I learn more about policy and get involved in political campaigning. I also find some of the events in our government unbelievably entertaining.

People in my age group often find themselves inadvertently disconnected, even if they were strong supporters of the Obama presidential campaign. This is a result of a few different circumstances. College students might feel that if they are not pursuing a career in politics, it is not important to be "in the know". Its important for people from all walks of life - whether you're pursuing a career in politics, medicine, business, academics, or anything - to be engaged in the political process. Secondly there is a time constraint - hopefully this blog can help in some minimal way.

We will not and can not own our government unless we take an active and engaged approach to understanding the events that happen, looking beyond the political rhetoric we hear on news networks. At the end of the day, it is up to the voters to ensure that their elected officials are acting in their best interest (sometimes the best way to do this is by making fun of them). 

This blog will attempt to dissect some of the issues facing our country, the politically relevant events that occur on a day to day basis, and the ridiculousness of the circus that is our government. My biggest interests are South Asian politics (I will post highlights about South Asian candidates and government officials), education policy (possibly the most underrated issue in terms of importance), the hilarious things that politicians do, and innovative reform ideas to make our government stronger and better. Full disclosure, I lean left and support the Democratic Party. With that being said, I think what's more important than partisan politics is collaboration, a sharing of ideas, and making decisions on a issue by issue basis, as opposed to just supporting your party blindly. I hope you enjoy reading, and leave comments with your viewpoints. 

-Sahil