Introduction To Me

Welcome to The Opinions, my own personal area where I can get some ideas out into the open. I've never had a blog of any type before. Lately, I've been wanting to set something, though, just to put a pressure release on my brain, which feels a little full lately. Regardless of whether I have any readers or not, I feel the need to get some stuff out on paper (metaphorically speaking, of course!)
Anyways, about myself. My name is Justin DaMetz. I am 20 year old (soon to be 21!) student at Oklahoma City University. I just moved here June 1 from a small town near Wichita, KS, where I attended Butler Community College for two years. I have a wonderful girlfriend named Katie who I have been dating for a little over a year; she will be moving down here to the City in August to attend OU. I run cross country and track here at OCU, and I did the same at BCC. I am a political science major, looking to get into law school in two years. Politics are my big interest, and I look forward to going into the government after graduation, hopefully as an elected official. I also enjoy many sports, with the Texas Longhorns being my favorite team of any type. I also follow the Green Bay Packers and Oklahoma City Thunder closely, and enjoy NASCAR. My favorite pastime by far is reading; I am currently reading three books: Persian Fire by Tom Holland, Einstein by Walter Issacson, and The Iliad by Homer. I'm also reading Plato's Republic for the philosophy course I'm taking. I don't watch a lot of TV, but it is always on here at my apartment, usually tuned to MSNBC. I try to watch Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow nightly, if I'm not working. I really like music; my favorite bands are Coldplay, the Beatles, U2, Kings of Leon, and tons of other stuff (current IPod count: 3975 songs and counting!) I will probably comment often on what music I'm currently listening to (today: Off The Wall by Michael Jackson) and if I start new books.
As far as my politics, I tend to lean pretty far left, though being from Kansas has instilled some conservative beliefs in me. I am a registered Democrat, and a huge supporter of President Obama. However, this doesn't stop me criticizing both him and the Democrats if need be (and I have some big bones to pick with them at the moment!) I have recently taken to classifying myself as a Social Democrat, which I think best represents my beliefs. Socialist International, the body that represents most Social Democrat parties around the globe, classifies the three main tenants of Social Democracy as follows:

It affirms the following principles: first, freedom—not only individual liberties, but also freedom from discrimination and freedom from dependence on either the owners of the means of production or the holders of abusive political power; second, equality and social justice—not only before the law but also economic and socio-cultural equality as well, and equal opportunities for all including those with physical, mental, or social disabilities; and, third, solidarity—unity and a sense of compassion for the victims of injustice and inequality.

This pretty well sums up what I believe! You will get a better idea where I stand on most issues if you comtinue to read my future posts.
Ok well I have rambled long enough that if you are still reading this, you deserve a Starbucks drink, complements of your wallet! I'll be back either tonight or tomorrow afternoon with my first "regular" blog. Until then, good times!

P.S. Comment, Comment, Comment!! I want your feedback! Let me know what you think, whether you agree or disagree with anything I say, or if you think I should just shut up. Your opinion is just as important as mine, and I love hearing what other people have to say, whether I agree or not!