You Knew It Was Coming: The Obligatory Politics-Related Post

Technically, this is a D.C. blog, so I feel like writing something about politics is, like, required.

So did you know that Ohio state representative & 2008 Democratic Presidential nominee Dennis Kucinich is a vegan?

He’s for a whole sleugh of things that I stand behind, but don’t go thinking I support him quite yet. Anyone that knows me well knows that politics stresses me out (how did I end up in D.C., again?), so this will probably be the first & last post about politics.

Also: did you know he’s actually a pixie? Take a look at his youtube campaign & tell me he’s not. I dare you.

This is why I’m not an activist…

I’m not saying activism is bad or anything (and maybe I’m biased because I’m totally weak in the knees for Ira Glass), but…

Why is Regina Spektor part of this clip?

I have to admit, he does kind of make animal rights activists out to be kind of crazy, but hey– what’s new? I say you can at least laugh at it, you know? Take it with a grain of salt.

Also, the vegan freak podcasters actually came to a positive consensus about the clip in last week’s vegan freak podcast. I’m with them on this issue — talking about his conversion in such a public forum is very cool. And he was skeptical at first, too, which makes it even better.

*Note: I’m for personal choice. I may make some vegans mad, but I’m not one to force my views on other. I’m happy to discuss alternate lifestyles with people interested in making the switch, but I want them to make the first step.

And YAY FOR IRA!! Now all three of my old man crushes are at least vegetarian!