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The Undisputed Truth

It's a Big Week...


November 03, 2008 | Tags: none

Before I get into things, let me just say that if my phone rings one more time and the person on the other end is affiliated with the campaign, well…the friendly side of me is going to disappear. I’m beginning to run out of insanely stupid comebacks for these people, too. First it was, “elephants are red, donkeys are blue, I’m not voting for McCain, and neither should you!”. Then it was, “sorry, you’re too late, I did the early voting thing.” Or the classic “I’m taking note of how many times each party calls me. The side that calls me the least is the one getting my vote.” Each of which has thrown them off a bit, but now the entertainment factor of fucking with them is wearing off. Especially when someone from McCain’s camp calls the crib at 9:45pm. Do you really think you’re going to be able to change my mind less than three hours before election day? Over the phone?

Is this happening to anyone else? I’ve asked around and I feel like it’s only me. Campaign volunteers are the new telemarketer.

So we all know that this week the election is happening. That’s great and all, but let’s talk about something that you might not know. I’ll save my political ranting for now…maybe I’ll bring it back when you least expect it.

Want to hear what your favorite up-and-coming DMV artists have to say about the election? Want to hear Che Grand premiere his newest release, Everythings Good Ugly? Tune into WRGW Radio (of George Washington University) at gwradio.com on election night to catch the Funkadelic Freestyles show, starting at 7pm. At 8, after the Che Grand premiere, a large handful of some of the names you all have been hearing about from the DMV will all be in the studio showcasing their music and their thoughts on the election. Expect to hear Tabi Bonney, Judah, R.E.U.B., Marky, RAtheMC, Southeast Slim, Pro’Verb, Panacea, D. Omen, NandoMcFlyy, and more. Yeah, all in the same studio for one night. Pretty crazy, right?

 

And once you catch up on your sleep from staying up and listening to that, you can spend Wednesday evening seeing Brother Ali live at the Rock and Roll Hotel. An appropriate show for the day after the nation votes for who will yank the keys to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW out of Bush’s hands, don’t you think?

What I'm trying to say is that if you're absolutely sick of politics, there's surely a ton of things going on around the nation that will help to cleanse your brain of all those negative campaign tactics after you leave the voting booth. At least take some time to enjoy some of the events before you start planning your move to Canada if your candidate of choice doesn't end up winning the election. And once again, if you're one of those telepoliticians, I advise you not to call me tonight. Unless you want an earful of very profane language and some serious attitude. That is all.


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