It struck me that politics has become popular.  It's been given a hip and updated look. 

The White House has a new attitude and young people are getting more and more involved.

I was recently in a conversation with some friends about politics.  This wasn't your typical setting for "politico speak".  We were practically screaming our views on the matter over the thumping bass of "Play That Funky Music, White Boy" at a local club.

"Who are you voting for?"

"Obama!"

"My mama?!?"

"Noooo, OBAMA!"

"Oh!  You want another drink?"

And, I've always heard it was bad manners to ask a person who they are voting for. 

But, it seems gone are the days of political privacy.  Young people are so open and honest about whose little black box they'll be filling in on voting day.

It's become fashionable to sit and chat up what the candidates were wearing and to discuss who bumped who's fist over a latte.

Why are we getting involved, though?

Are we really personally vested in the outcome of this Presidential race?

Have we become concerned with the state of our country and the direction it's headed?

Or, does it matter why we're more involved and informed?  Is it good enough that we just are?

Whatever the reason, I've decided to do a series of blogs on the topic of politics. 

It's advantageous, I know.  I'm surprising myself at the level of interest I have in the matter. 

Maybe it's just that the candidates are getting younger.   God forbid, maybe it's a sign of getting older.