Opinion

Congratulations you unpatriotic,terrorist-palling,fake American,Islamic Marxists,you did it.You just elected Louis the Sixteenth. For those unfamiliar with the analogy,some history:King Louis XVI was the guy who got his head chopped off during the French Revolution.He didn’t sow the seeds of that revolution,or even really incite it.No,that honor belongs to his predecessor,Louis XV,who left the nation with atrocious poverty,soaring food prices,appalling inequality and anincestuouselite composed of the idle rich and fanatical religious conservatives.Add to that a foreign policy which exceeded the military’s ability to maintain the empire and,most importantly,a massive national debt whichledto an unprecedented financialcrisis,and it’s no wonder that in the last years of his rule,Louis XV said, “Aprés Moi le déluge,” which roughly translates to, “You’re all fucked now.“

Hate is an extremely strong word.In fact,I believe that out of all the words created to show dislike,hate is the most powerful.Think about it.Abhor,detest,spurn,disdain,loathe.None of them portrays an aversionto something like “hate” does.

When most people think about philosophical conversations they imagine stoners pondering their existence as they pass the bong. Philosophy is as rigorous and objective as the logic that structures it. Because of the precise nature of philosophy, a lot of philosophical conversations DO end up sounding like stoner conversations. Take for example this philosophical exchange – Q: “Does god exist?”A: “Yeah dude, I totally feel his energy every time I chill with my bros.”

In the end, the conclusion to the election was exhilarating and inspiring in equal measure. For some, euphoria, jubilation and passion persisted; for others, a sense of redemption, justification, nostalgia and even disappointment prevailed. But while the results provoked an astonishing range of emotions, what should not be lost and must not be denied is that there has been a tremendous, remarkable, even epic transformation in America.

The election is officially,like,so five minutes ago,but before the media refocuses on the things that are important (photographing Lindsay Lohan’s crotch,for example),I wanted to reflect on the experience of living through what was surely a defining moment in American history.Some are stoked and others want to move to Australia.Such is the result of an electoral field day.

Early voting allows voters to begin casting their ballots days or weeks prior to an election.In Yolo County,early voting began on Oct.6and continued up until Nov.3. This year the different early voting polling places– notably the Memorial Union– noted a much higher turnout than in previous years,with lines of people constantly wrapped around the MU.

UC Davis Transportation and Parking Services has undertaken a project to replace lights in parking structures with bulbs that are more efficient and fixtures that detect motion.

We stand here after the elections in a new era of change. Those privileged to vote elected the U.S.‘s first black President, which is certainly something to celebrate. But in the midst of this elation, we are left with a deep devastation: the passage of Proposition 8, which bans same sex marriage in California. In […]

Welcome to the day after.As you read this,you will know the results ofahistoric presidential race I can only assume at this time.I couldmake some stock comments about“the American journey continuing“ or a ready-made quip about“our experiment with democracy,“ maybe even lay on a little Lincoln-quoting (I was thinking “dogmas of the quiet past“) to further inflate the moment past its due,but even on the eve of a probable liberal ascendancy there remains an unchanged truth of which we must oft remind ourselves.

The homeless.They are told,“Get a job,you bum!” How exactly does a“bum“ go about getting a job? Just curious.Most college students I know can‘t get a job and they shower every once in a while.“Go to McDonald‘s,they‘re always hiring!” Don‘t you think a person who has resorted to sleeping on the street has ever tried to get a job at a McDonald‘s? Assuming that all homeless people are even mentally competent to do so.One-third of the homeless population is mentally ill.Yeah,I bet that looks great on a resume.

For the past eight years the presidential leadership of the United States has been sorely lacking to the point of nonexistence.The country has been led– or left– to plunge in a downward spiral embarrassing to both citizens of the country and the world.Whether or notGeorge W.Bushcan be blamed for all the circumstances that have led to the country’s current condition is debatable.What is not debatable is that Senator Barack Obama is the presidential candidate most able to rejuvenate and inspire our country.

The potential influence of the youth vote has been a recurring theme in this year’s election,but the question is whether young voters will materialize on Election Day.The idea of a massive youth turnout is nothing new.This year,though,the implications of a no-show from young voters will be dramatic.