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While this election season has now reached fever-screaming pitch throughout both parties and supporters efforts to convert each other, the collective mess abounds at nearly each and every corner of well, just about anywhere it seems.

I’ve been tracking and considering how all this will wrap up for a few weeks, but in the last few days have really questioned the likelihood of these devoted supporters devoting as much time to clean up as they have to canvassing their neighborhoods.

I for one, think each party’s candidate’s campaign should be held accountable for any residual mess left in their fight to win this presidential race.

Why is California such a unique entity onto itself?

I find myself questioning this near daily lately, as a continuous stream of California references flow by me through the media, politics, business, strangers, and nearly every other corner of life here outside of there.

The other week I was calling into BofA to discuss an account and after giving them my account number was asked what state I had opened it in, the same occurred in person at one of their branches. Then another week I was going to make a payment for my car insurance with Triple A and was given the same spiel about how I had to call a CA-based office to deal with it. So what exactly is it that sets this great state apart? I keep asking myself this over and over.

From dinner parties, to full-blown events, to spontaneous weekend excursions, to full moon desert gatherings there’s a never-ending plethora of stuff to do, and not just on the party tip either. Nearly everyone I know there is also really driven to manifest their dreams, whereas the people here in the east are a lot less focused on this - I would actually say that most are much more complacent, compliant and otherwise accepting of their lot than anyone else I know; it’s really quite boring, uninspiring and depressing.

Much of what sets apart Cali apart is its leadership role and the continued need to push and evolve itself, still slinging some of that wild west/gold rush mentality I guess. Take for instance, the Clean Cars law, which California was the first to pass into legislature (from the Environmental Defense Funds site):

“In 2002, California passed the nation’s first law to cut global warming pollution from tailpipes. California is the only state that can set its own air pollution standards, though other states may follow once it has done so.”

Upon further investigation into this separate state of being, I see (via Wikipedia) that through State Law, California is joined only by New York and Texas in operating with:

“separate subject-specific codes, while all other states and the federal government use a single code divided into numbered titles.”

I’m sure that Cali also plays a major role in its ability to hang tough on its own, leading the rest of the country as it does so often, through the sheer size of its economy. So much so that it’s been discussed as becoming its own, independent nation:

“The economy of California is often cited for how it would compare to other countries if California was an independent nation.”
“According to The World Factbook published by the CIA, if California were an independent state, it would have had the tenth largest economy in the world in 2007.”

Of the few times I’ve left CA since moving there in March of 2002, this last has been the most educational, since I’m now living back in my home state of PA. I’m actually deep in McCain country really and it’s quite surreal to drive down the country roads with their barrage of propaganda (I might see one Obama banner for every 7-8 of his).

I was really excited to return here to have my first baby which in some ways, ironically I guess, goes against my love and admiration of CA. I really wanted him to enter the world where my roots first sprouted. But I have a feeling it may not keep us here for long; CA is too rich a land to abstain for ever very long…

After catching some news coverage on the local ABC station here in PA, I had the thought that in some ways today’s parade and celebration of the Philadelphia Phillies winning the World Series was a moment of civilian harmony of sorts in which the main stream public flexed its collective power for good.

Whether or not it can yield such results when we as a nation or even on a global community level remains to be seen, but I couldn’t but help feel an underlying current there. Whether its revolting against a failed government, unifying against a global threat or any of the other countless devices mankind has left trapped to ensnare itself with, I was excited to catch such a glimpse of change.

Earlier today I went to post another blog in support of Ron Paul’s campaign and to announce my vote for him in today’s CA primary.

Much to my shock and horror, a horrendous McCain skyscraper had taken over the entire Google Adsense block in my right nav bar! I’ve taken a snapshot just for proof and recognition:

Needless to say, I deleted the Adsense code immediately until I could get in and update my Adsense acocunt settings, which I’ve now done; if you see any ads running in violation of my support of Dr. Ron Paul, please bring them to my attention immediately.

Anyway, be sure to check in on your blog account settings too if you haven’t yet done so!
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Update: I have also just emailed Ron Paul’s campaign organizers and blogger to announce this.

The Aspen Times has a survey taking place online right now and guess who’s winning by a landslide? Ron Paul, of course.

Romney and McCain’s behavior tonight on the Republican debate on CNN was simply disgusting, CNN’s censoring of the Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul was a blatant disregard for our voting rights, as I mention below.

Also, as another Ron Paul supporter commented on the Daily Dose’s post “Don’t Get Mad, Get Even“, Anderson Cooper never kept his word:

“Ron Paul said, “Can I talk about conservative vs liberal?” Cooper said, “I will promise you that we will get back to your part.” Guess what? Never happened.”

Following another supporter’s advice, I left a comment for CNN and Cooper through their feedback form:

Cooper’s wanton disregard of Paul is a disgrace to your company, our country and a violation of our voter’s rights to a fair debate.

I recently made my support of Ron Paul official by submitting my endorsement of him and his campaign.

Yesterday it was posted to the business category and today one of my Google Alerts notified me of its addition there.

This got me to thinking about when I actually first came to hear of him, which I honestly don’t recall: either late 2006 sometime or early 2007. The surest I can be however, for an exact date, would have been from when I read Adam Wiggins’ post about Ron Paul For President. As a trusted friend and business partner (and me a voter newbie), I quickly took head of his comments there and started looking into Dr. Paul’s platform, views and yes, Web 2.0 presence.

Anyway, needless to say I was duly impressed with much of what he stands for. And as noted previously, don’t agree with all his views, but do truly believe he’s the best suited for the role of president in the 2008, United States presidential election.

And while some people would argue that he’s not been focused enough on our nations sustainability, I’d now have to disagree.

As this was one of my previous issues, I contemplated for quite awhile as to whether I could in good conscience, vote for him in light of my continued immersion into sustainability. And obviously the answer is yes but as to the why, let me explain.

First of all, his unshakable view on a limited government should be a no-brainer.

From what I understand and can tell, the innumerable corporate lobbyists in and around Capitol Hill are largely to blame for most of what’s occurred over the last, oh I don’t know…nearly the last century in policy-making/editing/hacking to suit their manufacturing, outsourcing and a slew of other needs that have undermined much of the little good that’s been done to protect the environment.

So it seems like a great step in the right direction to minimize the federal government’s control, thereby allowing the state governments to forge ahead with the demands they’ve placed on them (fed gov), to initiate stricter car emissions and other guidelines for the various manufacturing industries.

Not only that but a return to sound, fiscal responsibility is very much representative of sustainability: conservative spending, deficit reduction, troop withdrawals, limited international military maneuvers/bases/etc., and so much more that will initiate a top-to-bottom reduction of consumption that spans energy use (water, power, fuel, etc.), to a major transportation reduction (further reducing emissions), to reduced product consumption: office supplies, electronics, food, related entertainment, etc., and all the related packaging.

A sustainable future is not just about driving a hybrid, recycling and wearing the latest eco-fashions, but a complete and total rethinking/rebranding/renewing of thought within and throughout our society, again from top-to-bottom. Every corner of this nation, every nook-and-cranny, every little crucial minutia of our life cycle’s must be rethought and retooled.

Ron Paul may not have (yet) won an Oscar or thrown a green festival, but he has served longer than most, for a set of beliefs founded at a time of true sustainability and simplicity, where men and women knew how to live with less.

With the Real ID Act implementation beginning this year, we as Americans are without a doubt, moving one more step closer to an all-out police state.

While the Real ID may have been postponed for 5 years, this May however, states resisting the law will be penalized: “Their driver’s licenses won’t be valid for air travel”.

The article goes onto say:

“Come May 2008, [their] citizens . . . will feel the consequences” of the states’ resistance, Homeland Security Department spokesman Russ Knocke said Friday. To board a plane or enter a federal building, those residents will have to use a passport or other form of accepted identification, he said.”

All the more reason to embrace and support Ron Paul’s revolution.

That’s right. You heard me. Time to stop screwing around in this country, let the Man in to clean things up, finally.

On that note, I’ve just switched my voter registration over from Libertarian to Republican, in preparation for the California primary. Also, congratulations to the RP campaign for raising $4.3 million dollars yesterday!

Keep it coming America.

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Disclaimer: I don’t agree with his views on immigration, nor entirely with pro-life (it’s not b&w), and would definitely like to see him make a stand with the environment too…it’s as much a part of our health freedom, if not more so, than many of the other issues he’s for in this arena.