Sorry to mention politics, but

I watched a video montage of these supposedly awful questions from the ABC News Democratic Debate, and having watched some portions of other debates, these questions were truly fresh and unique. All the debates blend together in my mind and offer a chance for candidates to blindly sell their viewpoint. Off-kilter questions like these are designed to yes, talk less about policy, but that's what all the other dozens of debates are for. Those questions seemed to be aimed at getting more at personality, at how our wannabe-leaders respond in uncomfortable situations. And by forcing these players into different situations, we get to see glimpses of their personality that they try to maybe hide or suppress on the campaign trail. Now doesn't that make for riveting television?

For the record, a couple of those questions were a little silly. But in my book, if we are going to have these many debates, then they need not all be the same. I applaud ABC News for trying something drastically different. It may not have necessarily worked, but, it has helped to spark some discussion about this process that I think can be, in the long run, beneficial.

Also on a politics note, isn't it funny how people just assume that you'll share your own political views with everyone? Nobody even knows who I voted for in the primary. I don't plan on telling anyone during the general election, either. I'm just not that comfortable talking about politics, and I don't want in any way, shape or formed to be defined by my political views. There are already so many aspects and layers to my personality that I think I can function without politics.

That is not saying that I don't like public discourse on politics. And I think everyone should have a very good grasp on their own politics and what they believe in. But in terms of who I vote for, no one needs to know that. I don't need to know who you voted for. I'll listen, most definitely. But don't be surprised when I don't return the conversation.