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I'd like to say, "We shall see," but I'm aware of my remaining years, and realize I may never see the worst of it. Editor's Note: It's still a long ways to November . Perhaps the Chinese curse "may you live in interesting time" makes more sense now. Thanx Jay
Also, Thanx for the honor of including me in your picture. I remember well when two writers came to visit me, at the Jack Wisby Center in Batavia, in 2010.
As always, a privilege and a pleasure to know you... Editor's Note: Im following your latest chronicle.
Very good work!
I just had a few thoughts about your previous column.
I believe in my moderate, mellow, mind,
The ritual and tradition
Three little states that seem to have a
Media "EXPOSURE", (and "Overexposure") ,
(people vote what they see, hear, and recognize,
My idea is a Fantasy election,
We have the technology,
(once a month, to weed down a field of candidates,
With demographic breakdowns, by age groups, sex, and IRS "status",who votes what??? etc...
Like a political triple crown run off ,
I'm sure OTB could set it up
Just a little food for thought
Thanx John Editor's Note: I think voting based on instantaneous emotions would unfortunately favor the dog"s tail, not head.
Our system's natural delays are blessings in disguise.
Evolution is a relatively slow process unlike revolution.
Of course sometimes revolution is resorted to out of necessity.
# 1. 1/24/12 3:22 PM by Jay - OR
It's very likely, in my estimation. But also in my estimation, that will be nothing to rejoice.
# 2. 1/24/12 4:31 PM by little john - Mt.Morris,N.Y.
Thanx for the grins.
# 3. 1/24/12 6:42 PM by little john - Mt.Morris,N.Y.
"The Tail Wagging The Dog."
How True?
The "media" likes to wag
all the tales of all the big dogs, (and horses?).
it is the "system" that I find incongruous.
of the entire primary race
that has to start in Iowa, N.H. and S.C.
that trips up so many dark horses,
of either party, or "independents",
in the first turn.
disproportionate spin on what
the rest of the country has to select from.
has a direct effect on voting results.
more than what they believe, "to be",
the greater of several goods,
promoted by sponsors
selling the public short rather than long.)
like fantasy football.
why not a simultaneous digital primary, (or poll),
across all 50 states, (and D.C.),
and leave the media, out of it,
with "their" anal y sis and "experts..)
A Dear"be"e, A "Peak"ness,
and Then a long Bell-Mount race
for the rose garden ...
and even have "bets" taken from home by computer.
(a dollar and a real dream election)
that you helped to inspire.