Communism and Democracy

So, the other week I had two things happen to me, at separate times, which I thought together made a very amusing contrast and juxtaposition.  First, a few weeks ago, I went bowling at the alley down the street: the Science Department challenged the English Dept to bowl against us.  It was not the bowling with was the funny thing (although I REALLY have to work on my game...), but when I was walking into the building, this is what I found in the parking lot.  It is AWESOME! haha

Yes, Communist tendencies still roll strong and deep here.  I only shot a picture from the front, because I was already carrying my lacrosse stick (which gets odd looks from EVERYONE)  and I didn't want to draw more attention to myself taking a bunch of pictures of this amazing car.  However, I must add that on the trunk of the car, also painted in Communist Red, was "CCCP" which is the Cyrillic abbreviation for the USSR.  Like I said, amazing!  I love Communist Russia.

So, the juxtaposition to this encounter with the car in the parking lot, is that the following week, I received my absentee ballot for the Presidential Elections.  I  quickly filled out the ballot (well, after looking up the local Maine politicians) and it has been returned via FedEx.  I got confirmation that my ballot was received on Friday!  Yay Democracy!! :)

So, hooray for Democratic process enabling me to cast a vote from 5000 miles away.  But I have got to praise the Communist following here too.  Hammer and Sickle for life!