Decorum and side notes

Language, and consideration are the topics of the day. I don't really consider this as much of a venting as it is a statement of fact. I would, first off, like to state that I have completed the "Big Love" series, and feel as though I have been released from an odd coma of sorts. I appreciate the experience, but have no desire to repeat it any time soon. While I appreciate any form of art or entertainment that can unsettle me so much, I am relieved to be done with it. So on to other things... like my own observations on different areas of the big bad world.
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Language

I can remember when I was little, if I said "crap" I would get my mouth washed out with soap. On one rather unfortunate day we did not have bar soap so I got to swish around a bit of liquid soap. I can't remember what I said, but I can bet I didn't say it again. Swearing is a bit of a double edged sword. I cannot honestly say that I do not do it, but I can say that I try to be respectful of the fact that others may not feel that it is an acceptable practice. The key is to be respectful of the feelings of others, and I feel this comes into play the most on a place where words come from every direction... facebook.

It doesn't matter if your favorite team lost a game, it does not matter if you're overly enthusiastic or incredibly angry. An intelligent person can usually forge a two sentence update without dropping a f*bomb in the middle of it. The way I look at it, if I don't feel comfortable saying it to my parent's face, then I shouldn't say it in virtual public. Perhaps that is what so many people have a difficult time understanding. Although friends must be approved and all that jazz, people must forget that it's not just some good ol' drinking buddies sittin' at a table who can read your posts. It's parents, teachers, parent's friends, grandparents and the list goes on... So I implore you, think about what you put out there, think about the person you are displaying for everyone to read. Without being considerate of the perceptions of others, you may just lose some of those friends in more ways than one.

Another minor complaint about facebook - If you are going to verbally attack someone, then please refrain from making an anonymous gripey post. For example, if you're mad at Person A then pick up the phone and call Person A with your complaints. Posting something like:

"I don't know who you think you are, but you cant just talk to me like that! I hope negative and terrible things happen to you because I'm emotional and I can sound big an angry, but in reality I just want this to make you mad too rather than confronting you directly."

I can see the comedic hypocrisy in the fact that I am not addressing who is doing this, but this is my house, and I'm allowed to gripe without judgement, haha! How do you like them apples?!?

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Consideration (and a rather severe subject change)

While I am not exceptionally versed in politics, as I will readily admit, I do try to inform myself prior to elections rather than making a decision based on party alliances. I feel that there is a great revolution approaching, and while I will not be hollowing out a basement or purchasing mass quantities of canned goods I can say that I am taking more caution when making decisions about the future of my life. I think of the "Elizabeth" movies (the ones with Cate Blanchett) taking into consideration that I am basing history on a movie, I think how powerful leaders can be. I want there to be a leader with the ability to make the right decisions, someone who cares more for the people than for lobbyists, and someone who can be just and relentless. Man or woman, black or white, I hope that this time around there will be more than words, but actions that deliver change. Someone who will be looked upon in the future, as the person who brought together what felt like a crumbling foundation.

There was a quote I read somewhere that said if you don't learn about politics you're uninformed, if you do learn about politics then you're misinformed.

Thoughts?