Politics

It is interesting being in another country as the primary elections are going on. Granted it is a milestone election, with a woman and a black man and all, but it is more important for me now to know what is going on. It has been easier and less boring this year to pay attention to the news on politics since I have come here.
The people here are from many different countries, but most learn about US politics and everyone has something to say about George Bush. Many people ask me about my views on the politics and this has forced me to take an interest in order to know how to answer questions. I have also had to explain how the political system works, to which I usually answer I don't even understand it and I have no expectations of anyone else to understand it either.
Even more interesting is that there this March in Spain there is a Presidential Election. I don't really understand the parties here, although it has been explained to me, but I have been paying more attention to the amount of media coverage. In comparison, there is little coverage here. The two main candidates have their faces posted all over the place, on billboards and posters, but the amount of tv and even newspaper coverage is a lot less.
Being here also gives me some idea of how little I know about the other country's politics and history, even geography. I think that besides being in Spain this is a great experience because I get to meet people from all over.
Oh and I'm glad the writers' strike is over. And may I just say that I think it was good, cause the SNL this week was actually good (and most of you know how much I despise that show- at least the current ones). Food Network: Porn for fat people, and "Bitches get stuff done. That's why catholic schools use nuns as teachers instead of priests" ... come on, it's funny. So thank you writers for coming back better than ever.
Anyway, I had class today. It was good, although so far I think my professors in Sevilla better, at least than my first professor. Hopefully, this afternoon I will be going out to find a market. My roomate and I were going to go explore a little bit, but she has not returned from the school yet.
Well I will keep you updated.
Jenn