We get exactly what we deserve, usually!

The political season is ramping up again. I almost want to put on a DVD and ignore all of the hype, spin, political-speak, and lying that dominates the news to an even greater degree than normal. I keep hoping that Americans will tune these weasels out and quit voting for them. I keep hoping that a ground swell of public minded patriotism will lead this nation to elect good leaders.

Perhaps we are not as involved in our nation as we should be. Our voting percentages are shameful. (I confess I avoid local issue voting unless it is in conjunction with national elections.) Perhaps all the negative ads and remarks are what we really secretly want to hear--the latest slam on the opponent of our favorite politico. (I laugh when I hear an especially good slam just like you do!) But does this really serve our national interest? Does it really serve freedom?

I have heard people try to rationalize about the process, that it weeds out the less-fit-to-serve. I do not accept that as fact. I think we weed out most of the best-to-serve before we even get a chance to hear what they think. Who in their right mind would put themselves through this grief?! Those who are willing to do so must have either a real hunger for power or be shameless--something akin to Jerry Springer guests. No shame, I will let it all hangout (pun intended) and lie, deny, spin it into irrelevance. Is there something basically off-center about a person who seeks national office?

I would like, just once, to see a person who really wishes to serve the people out of noble motivations. But I am afraid that lawyers, business tycoons, and entertainers are all we are likely to get. (Lawyers, business tycoons, and entertainers are not usually known for nobility and service for the greater good!) So when I enter the poling booth I will once again have to hold my nose, suppress my gag reflex, and vote. When I get home I will have to take a bath. And for the next four years I will have to shake my head in dismay as the same ol' same ol' business as usual continues. Please, give me a person to admire, to actually be proud of! Well, I can keep hoping anyway (sigh)!