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[BarryBobPosthole]

Is it just somehow possible that in reality, politics is just about on the level of importance as the weather? I mean, think about it. Nine days out of ten, the weather doesn't have a whole helluva a lot of impact on our daily lives. Even for those who make their living outdoors, most days if the weather don't cooperate, there's plenty of other stuff to do in the barn or corral. When we have storms, like when our political leaders decide to do something and just screw it up worse, we have to temporarily become close watchers and take the right action, like vote. Or sit on the couch and watch a western. But for the most part, its prolly a hell of a lot less important than we act like if you really think about it. We talk about it a lot because, like the weather, it fills in the gaps in the conversation.

BKB

[Buckrub]

Is it just somehow possible that in reality, politics is just about on the level of importance as the weather? I mean, think about it. Nine days out of ten, the weather doesn't have a whole helluva a lot of impact on our daily lives. Even for those who make their living outdoors, most days if the weather don't cooperate, there's plenty of other stuff to do in the barn or corral. When we have storms, like when our political leaders decide to do something and just screw it up worse, we have to temporarily become close watchers and take the right action, like vote. Or sit on the couch and watch a western. But for the most part, its prolly a hell of a lot less important than we act like if you really think about it. We talk about it a lot because, like the weather, it fills in the gaps in the conversation.

BKB

Well, a lot of times that's true. But the problem is, a lot of times it also is NOT true. It's also not always true about the weather.

I do get your point. But you might notice, being the noticer that you are, that I no longer get all worked up about EVERY issue of politics. I still believe what I believe, that government (not politics) is the bad guy, the culprit, the reason for complaints. I always will. But I don't dwell on it.

I never watch the news on TV. I have not read more than 100 words from the front page of the paper in 25 years. I do read legitimate online sources, on occasion, but not every day.

But when I run across something that is interesting, or someone who put out a thought VERY well, I might bring that up.

At our table of ROMEO's at Lunch on Tuesday, I'm the single one that has ZERO interest in the political discussions. They think I'm worthless because I don't care who wins most races. The only state race I care about is Senator, and only that because if a (D) wins, it'll be easier for Hillary to stack the Supreme Court, which IS a political issue worthy of worry.

It's way more interesting to watch all the guys with Toyota and iDust in their eyes talking about silly stuff!!