Least favorite thing about BYU......

Here we are- BYU!!!! I've been dreaming of this ever since I can remember (minus a few years when I felt the compelling need to rebel from my parents. How does refusing to go to the college of my choice accomplish that? I haven't a clue.) College is certainly very different from the use of time that we call High School. The teachers actually know what they're talking about, the Church is incorporated into EVERY lesson, and most importantly: There are HUNDREDS of cute, single(!), Mormon guys. :) All in all, it's pretty much fabulous. Sure, you could complain about the work load,the cold in SEPTEMBER (!!!!), the girls who want to get married right off, or even all the stairs around campus, the thing that bothers me the most is listening to people (both students and Professors alike) talking about politics.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm really not a Democrat. The only problem is, I don't agree with the Republicans either. In my mind both groups are stupid, and full of a lot of (pardon my language) blow bags, who spend all their time smashing the other group/candidate, instead of focusing on how to solve issues our country faces. I honestly believe George Washington had it right when he warned the American people against political parties. They stink.
Now knowing this about me, imagine my consternation when out of nowhere someone starts a Democrat bashing party, or what's worse, a LIBERAL bashing party. Every class I've been in has had a discussion in this direction, not to mention several dinner conversations with my roommates. If I had a smaller sense of self-preservation I would start arguing the definition of the heinous word LIBERAL. Dictionary.com defines it as:

favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
2.
(often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.
3.
of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism.
4.
favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.
5.
favoring or permitting freedom of action, esp. with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.
6.
of or pertaining to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies.
7.
free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant: a liberal attitude toward foreigners.
8.
open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc.
9.
characterized by generosity and willingness to give in large amounts: a liberal donor.
10.
given freely or abundantly; generous: a liberal donation.
11.
not strict or rigorous; free; not literal: a liberal interpretation of a rule.
12.
of, pertaining to, or based on the liberal arts.
13.
of, pertaining to, or befitting a freeman. –noun
(http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/liberal)

According to this definition then, our Founding Fathers were LIBERALS. Martin Luther King Jr. was a LIBERAL. Mother Theresa could even be classified as a LIBERAL. (Please no one jump me after this. I mean it as a compliment.) Some where along the line of time people started using it to signify weirdos, nut jobs, and (according to a few people) Criminally insane. I don't care if you're republican- heck my whole family is. Just please don't make them out to be sent from Heavenly Father himself. Both parties have equally crappy candidates, and both parties have had people make the same mistakes. I've heard several people talk about how McCain faces his mistakes, such as the mess that was his first marriage. However, when Obama admitted to having tried drugs in high school, and how he turned his life around, he was berated for making the mistake in the first place. In my mind, it's impressive to see how he's changed, and what he's done with his life. That's worthy of congratulations, not scorn and hatred. The same goes for the Democrats who chastise McCain for the mistake of his first marriage. If everyone would take a second pointing fingers at their enemies mistakes they might see that they have the exact same problems. I don't ask for a perfect president, merely one who takes responsibility for his actions, and learns from his mistakes.
So yes, I suppose I'm overreacting a little bit, but it applies for both parties; Democrats and Republicans. Both parties are equally wrong at different things, so I just wouldn't get to excited about one or the other. Moderate's the way to go!
Okay, that was my rant in a nutshell. :)