Lately it seems as though there are more people announcing they are not running for president than people who are. In keeping with this trend, I too have an announcement to make.
I, KC Kelly, will not be running for US president in 2012.
There, there. Wipe your tears. It's a sad day for me too.
For those of you who were anxiously waiting for Sarah Palin, Chris Christie, and KC Kelly to square off and fight to be the next leaders of the free world--you will have to wait just a while longer. That would have been a good fight though. I would have seduced Christie by wearing some Italian meat, Lady GaGa style, and would have enticed Palin with a moose mating call and a lifetime supply of shotgun ammo. Then I would have forced them to make a decision; Italian meat and unlimited ammo, or a presidential candidacy? Let's face it; we all know what they would have chosen. But I digress.
Like Christie who is probably auditioning for a role on The Jersey Shore and Palin who is probably busy building igloos and hunting for moose, I too have good reasons for my decision. One of them being I am not a current or former governor, which seems to be a prerequisite for most presidential resumes . And I am also not yet 37 years of age. Thankfully.
There also might be a question of the legitimacy behind my birth certificate. I'm not sure either of my parents were willing to sign it when I was born, knowing what they had just created. I don't blame them; I don't take responsibility for myself either.
I also often humiliate myself in public. I've been known to strip off my clothing for no apparent reason (hey, Janet Jackson became more popular after her clothing mishap). I often drink too much and always say something I regret in the morning. Swear words fly out my mouth at the speed of sound and I'm about as attractive on camera as Courtney Love, who coincidentally also embarrasses herself in public and can swear up a storm.
If all that's not reason enough, I'm also not big on politics. Just the word "politician" can evoke a yawn from my mouth. I got kicked out of more poli sci classes for sleeping than I got kicked out of sex ed classes for laughing. I'd rather take a bubble bath with my brother than learn about our government. I just don't have the political bone in my body, so to speak.
Although I think most Americans are ready for a woman president (and no, Sarah Palin doesn't count; she's a gun slinging Republican, which basically qualifies her as a man), America is not ready for me. Our current president has done more for gay rights in this country than any other leader of the free world, but I'm not sure the free world is ready for a lesbian leader like me.
To be president, you need to be a leader and to be a leader you need to influence people. I can barely influence certain family members of mine to read my blog, let alone convince strangers to vote for me. I only have 116 followers on Twitter (so far; getting a cult following takes time and patience; people don't just drink the Kool-Aid without peer pressure) and I can't seem to charm and convince an agent to publish my book. A president needs influence!
Earlier this week I read that Obama's Klout score is 88, which is pretty impressive considering Lady GaGa has a score of 90. Then I got curious to see what my Klout score was and two days ago, my score was 25. Today, it has doubled to 54. I'm only 34 points less influential than Prez Obama!! 17 points less influential than that crazy bitch Michelle Bachmann. And I'm 25 points behind that Sarah Palin dude.
I actually have more in common with Prez Obama than I thought. We are both good with words, drink beer, and have amazing first ladies. I think more people are attracted to his wife than to his platform and politics. Michelle Obama (Shellie O as I like to call her) is our modern day Jackie O. Shellie O is one bad ass fashionista/childhood obesity crusader. And I have a hunch that she could swing over to our side in the right situation, if you know what I mean.
If I were to get elected, I think people would feel the same about Emily. For many reasons, but the most important is that she's a far better person than I am. She helps teach parenting education, helps foster kids, and walks puppies!! Like Shellie O, Emily has a killer smile and her laugh is as contagious as the swine flu. Even the Westboro Baptist Church whose members hate "fags" would find it difficult to not like Emily. It's like hating a puppy, ice cream, or flowers. It's impossible. The only things I contribute to society are paying taxes and...well, I think that's it.
This country does need change. We need a new leader. Someone who's not a homophobe (Michelle Bachmann), a massive douchebag (Newt Gingrich), or a Texan (Ron Paul). Voting for the token black guy didn't work out so well so it's obviously time we get a woman up in that joint! Even though Shellie O and Emily are badass first ladies who run the "house", I can't see them running the white house. Nor can I see me successfully running anything more than my shitty Saturn, and even my driving skills are debatable.
At this juncture in my life, I think I need to stay out of politics and I hope politicians continue to stay out of me.
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07 October 2011
15 October 2009
Earth Has A Fever; Humans Have The Cure
The planet Earth is amazing and there will never be anything like her again. She gives us food, water, heat, beauty, and life. She takes care of us, from birth to death, each and every generation. Unfortunately, she has a sickness; BUT, we have the anecdote. We need to cure her before it's too late. We need to return the favor and give her life.
I decided to participate in Blog Action Day, which, according to the website, is "an annual event that unites the world's bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day on their own blogs with the aim of sparking discussion around an issue of global importance. Blog Action Day 2009 will be the largest-ever social event on the web. One day. One issue. Thousands of voices".
This year's topic: Climate Change. If you are a blogger, please post your own blog about climate change. If you are just a reader, please forward this blog to as many people as you can to raise awareness about this topic. It doesn't matter what day, what month, or what year it is; anytime is a good time for awareness and change.
Although my voice may be quiet when it stands alone, when united with thousands of other voices, it is BOOMING!
Once upon a time, all climate changes occurred naturally; that is, until the Industrial Revolution. During the Industrial Revolution, people started using machines to make their lives easier in both agricultural and industrial practices. This revolution completely changed the way humans lived their lives, and with that, it also changed the climate.
What exactly is climate change? First, it's important to know what a climate is--a long-term average of a region's weather, which includes temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, etc. Climate change simply represents changes in these long-term averages and weather patterns. With climate change, weather patterns for specific regions can get warmer or cooler, raineer or drier, etc. Although climate change still occurs naturally, humans have affected climate change the most.
Along with climate change is the idea of global warming. Many people joke about global warming; for example, someone in the Midwest will say "It's snowing in August! Global warming my @SS!!!" Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth's temperature, which can cause changes in climates around the world. Earth's temperature has raised about 1° F over the past 100 years.
This 1° F seems pretty insignificant, but that 1° F has changed everything. It has contributed to changes in rainfall patterns, a rise in sea level, and has had a wide range of impacts on plants, wildlife, and even humans. So when people joke about global warming, they're taking the term warming a little too literally at times; yes, the planet is technically getting warmer, regions such as the Midwest may experience cooler weather at times when the climate's average is warmer weather.
What causes global warming? The same thing as what causes climate change--natural events and humans. What most people don't realize is exactly how they control climate change and global warming. Sure, population growth, deforestation, and burning of fossil fuels are all human activities and they all affect climate change by affecting the mixture of gases in the atmosphere. The energy it takes to light and heat and the electricity it takes to power are homes are major influences on the climate as well, not to mention the power plants, transportation, air pollution, and other ways we use fuel. But, it's the smaller things we do that also make the difference in changing our climate.
Your favorite TV show is on, you're going on a hot date and your hair needs a blow dry, your house is hot so you turn on the A/C, you just bought a new album and can't wait to listen to it, or you reheat leftovers in the microwave--every time you engage in these seemingly minor activities, you are helping send greenhouse gases into the air! In order to perform these functions, we rely on electricity, which comes from power plants and since most power plants use coal and/or oil to make electricity, burning coal/oil produces greenhouse gases!
Not only is our climate affected, but humans and ecological systems are affected as well. Climate change can affect the health of humans both directly and indirectly. For example, extremely hot temperatures and high humidity cause heat related health problems. On the same note, ecological disturbances, pollution, flooding, and changes in food and water supplies also impact human health.
The world's habitats and ecosystems are very specific and rely on a certain climate to thrive and survive. These regions rely on a variety of things--rainfall, temperature, soil type, wind, etc. to survive and a change in climate can upset this balance and endanger these ecosystems. Since most climate changes have occurred slowly, many plants and animals have adapted to these changes, or they have simply moved elsewhere. But if the climate changes occur more rapidly like some scientists are predicting, the animals and plants in these ecosystems may not be able to react accordingly and they could become endangered.
The sea level is in danger of rising even more as well. As Earth's temperature rises, the glaciers start melting and they add more water to the ocean. Also, warmer temperatures make water expand, which makes the sea level rise. With the rising of the sea level comes coastal flooding, which can cause saltwater to flow into freshwater areas, thus harming plants and wildlife that depend on freshwater. Coastal flooding also affects beachfront properties, as well as beaches.
EVERYTHING and EVERYONE on planet Earth is affected by climate change, but EVERYONE can make a difference. Although there are huge, major natural events and human controlled reasons and events for climate change, there are also small ones; so, it makes sense that there are both major and minor things we as humans can do to curb global warming and change the climate for the better.
1. LEARN AND SHARE: In order to understand the environment, one must learn about it. There are many informative books at your library or bookstore, as well as websites and even classes you can attend to learn more about the environment. Once you have educated yourself, it's time to educate your family and friends. Not everyone is easygoing about change, but with a few helpful tips, facts, and if you lead by example, they'll be more likely to follow your lead! Check out the EPA's website about climate change and spread the wealth of your knowledge.
2. SAVE ELECTRICITY/SAVE ENERGY: Believe it or not, turning off lights, fans, TV's, stereos, and other electronics DOES conserve electricity and energy! Check out ways you and your family can help conserve electricity and energy. Contact your local electricity provider for helpful energy efficient tips. You can also visit Energy Star for information about energy efficient consumer products, as well as helpful tips and information.
3. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION/BIKE/WALK: Driving a car is not a bad thing; you just have to be smart about it. If possible, get an electric car, investigate whether or not your car accepts Flex-Fuel, or buy a Hybrid of your favorite brand. For more information about energy efficient and environment friendly vehicles, visit Fuel Economy. If that's not possible, then ride the bus, your bike, or use your own two legs to transport you to work, the store, the mall, the park, or other places in town. You can also carpool or even share a taxi with someone. Not only are these options cheaper, but they are better for the environment as well.
4. PLANT TREES: Planting trees and other leafy plants are a great way to reduce greenhouse gases in the environment because trees can absorb carbon dioxide, a harmful greenhouse gas. Go to your local nursery or plant store to purchase a tree to plant in your yard, or get involved in a community tree planting. Trees are not only great for the environment and are aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
5. RECYCLE: A person's trash is another person's treasure. Recycle glass, plastic, paper, and anything else that can be cleaned and reused. Purchase cloth bags to use when you go shopping instead of plastic; if you do use plastic bags at the store, take them home and recycle them by using them for something else. Reuse folders in your office or at home. When people recycle, we send less trash to the landfill and help save on natural resources such as trees, metals, and oil. Learn more about recycling and how to apply it to your life.
6. CONVENIENCE OR ENVIRONMENT: This day in age, it seems every product gets more and more packaged up! Food stores sell 12-packs of individual plastic water bottles, 6-pack cookies/crackers/chips, and individual applesauce, jellos, puddings, etc. Electronic stores wrap products multiple times in plastic, pack it in Styrofoam, then in multiple boxes before you can take it home. Yes, individual servings are more convenient, but they are a million times worse for the environment. Invest in a Nalgene bottle instead of buying and wasting plastic water bottles. Invest in Tupperware to put chips, applesauce, pudding, veggies and other food items instead of wasting plastic and paper on individual packs or sandwich bags.
Obviously, this blog does not cover ALL the issues about climate change and global warming, or ALL the ways each person on this planet can help fix the problem, but it's a start.
Whatever you do, do NOT ignore this problem. We helped cause climate change and global warming; now, it's up to us to fix it! We hold Earth's future in the palm of our hands, and it's time for a change. Mother Earth is waiting for us to heal her.
This year's topic: Climate Change. If you are a blogger, please post your own blog about climate change. If you are just a reader, please forward this blog to as many people as you can to raise awareness about this topic. It doesn't matter what day, what month, or what year it is; anytime is a good time for awareness and change.
Although my voice may be quiet when it stands alone, when united with thousands of other voices, it is BOOMING!
Once upon a time, all climate changes occurred naturally; that is, until the Industrial Revolution. During the Industrial Revolution, people started using machines to make their lives easier in both agricultural and industrial practices. This revolution completely changed the way humans lived their lives, and with that, it also changed the climate.
Along with climate change is the idea of global warming. Many people joke about global warming; for example, someone in the Midwest will say "It's snowing in August! Global warming my @SS!!!" Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth's temperature, which can cause changes in climates around the world. Earth's temperature has raised about 1° F over the past 100 years.
What causes global warming? The same thing as what causes climate change--natural events and humans. What most people don't realize is exactly how they control climate change and global warming. Sure, population growth, deforestation, and burning of fossil fuels are all human activities and they all affect climate change by affecting the mixture of gases in the atmosphere. The energy it takes to light and heat and the electricity it takes to power are homes are major influences on the climate as well, not to mention the power plants, transportation, air pollution, and other ways we use fuel. But, it's the smaller things we do that also make the difference in changing our climate.
Your favorite TV show is on, you're going on a hot date and your hair needs a blow dry, your house is hot so you turn on the A/C, you just bought a new album and can't wait to listen to it, or you reheat leftovers in the microwave--every time you engage in these seemingly minor activities, you are helping send greenhouse gases into the air! In order to perform these functions, we rely on electricity, which comes from power plants and since most power plants use coal and/or oil to make electricity, burning coal/oil produces greenhouse gases!
Not only is our climate affected, but humans and ecological systems are affected as well. Climate change can affect the health of humans both directly and indirectly. For example, extremely hot temperatures and high humidity cause heat related health problems. On the same note, ecological disturbances, pollution, flooding, and changes in food and water supplies also impact human health.
The sea level is in danger of rising even more as well. As Earth's temperature rises, the glaciers start melting and they add more water to the ocean. Also, warmer temperatures make water expand, which makes the sea level rise. With the rising of the sea level comes coastal flooding, which can cause saltwater to flow into freshwater areas, thus harming plants and wildlife that depend on freshwater. Coastal flooding also affects beachfront properties, as well as beaches.
EVERYTHING and EVERYONE on planet Earth is affected by climate change, but EVERYONE can make a difference. Although there are huge, major natural events and human controlled reasons and events for climate change, there are also small ones; so, it makes sense that there are both major and minor things we as humans can do to curb global warming and change the climate for the better.
1. LEARN AND SHARE: In order to understand the environment, one must learn about it. There are many informative books at your library or bookstore, as well as websites and even classes you can attend to learn more about the environment. Once you have educated yourself, it's time to educate your family and friends. Not everyone is easygoing about change, but with a few helpful tips, facts, and if you lead by example, they'll be more likely to follow your lead! Check out the EPA's website about climate change and spread the wealth of your knowledge.
3. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION/BIKE/WALK: Driving a car is not a bad thing; you just have to be smart about it. If possible, get an electric car, investigate whether or not your car accepts Flex-Fuel, or buy a Hybrid of your favorite brand. For more information about energy efficient and environment friendly vehicles, visit Fuel Economy. If that's not possible, then ride the bus, your bike, or use your own two legs to transport you to work, the store, the mall, the park, or other places in town. You can also carpool or even share a taxi with someone. Not only are these options cheaper, but they are better for the environment as well.
4. PLANT TREES: Planting trees and other leafy plants are a great way to reduce greenhouse gases in the environment because trees can absorb carbon dioxide, a harmful greenhouse gas. Go to your local nursery or plant store to purchase a tree to plant in your yard, or get involved in a community tree planting. Trees are not only great for the environment and are aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
6. CONVENIENCE OR ENVIRONMENT: This day in age, it seems every product gets more and more packaged up! Food stores sell 12-packs of individual plastic water bottles, 6-pack cookies/crackers/chips, and individual applesauce, jellos, puddings, etc. Electronic stores wrap products multiple times in plastic, pack it in Styrofoam, then in multiple boxes before you can take it home. Yes, individual servings are more convenient, but they are a million times worse for the environment. Invest in a Nalgene bottle instead of buying and wasting plastic water bottles. Invest in Tupperware to put chips, applesauce, pudding, veggies and other food items instead of wasting plastic and paper on individual packs or sandwich bags.
Obviously, this blog does not cover ALL the issues about climate change and global warming, or ALL the ways each person on this planet can help fix the problem, but it's a start.
12 October 2009
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