I KNOW IT'S A LITTLE LATE, BUT MAYBE WE COULD GET OPRAH TO THROW HER HAT IN THE RING.

Normally, I don't like to get into politics. People, and I am one of them, are so seriously tied to their opinions that they might kill someone for not agreeing with them.
So why am I so openly writing, so many posts?


The answer, I believe, is FEAR.

To what level has our nation sunk that people are so unbelievably polarized?
I don't know why. I have no valid reason for disliking Hillary, but I certainly understand why other people feel that way. And, for many things, they are not wrong.
I don't understand Trumps appeal, and that's on me.

Well, maybe I do but the thing is, that I'm scared about this election because one of them is going to win. Probably?

I keep thinking that something will occur and  it won't be these two people.

So this morning, a solution flew into my head. Let's draft Oprah.

Okay. Those of you who are not particularly liberal might not understand why I thought she would be a good choice.

How about the facts.

• She's a very intelligent person.
• She has amazing interpersonal skills and is a very good negotiator.
• She is already wealthy and has, I'm sure, excellent fiscal understanding and skills
• We already know everything about her, so there shouldn't be any sudden revelations throwing a monkey wrench into her bid.
• She is a reasonable person, and although she may have her own values, is open to listening to others and is capable of changing her mind.
• She would also have to deal with both houses and Congress, so it's not like she can make her own decisions and --- boom. They're done.

  And for those of us so inclined, we can still get a WOMAN for president.

So what do you think?

 Maybe by the time she's finish running the country, we might be capable of choosing candidates who are worthy .

 

 

 

 

thanks for reading.

JIMMY CARTER WAS THE LAST HONEST PRESIDENT THE UNITED STATES HAD. THINK ABOUT THAT AND DID HIS HONESTY MAKE US A STRONG COUNTRY?

 

 

 

Who remembers the last honest president of the United States?

It was Jimmy Carter. It wasn’t that long ago. Surely both Donald and Hillary remember him. Hell, they must have met him. And if you recall, things did not go so well with Dr. Carter at the helm.

Why do I bring this up now?

It seems that our candidates are both very dishonest, and each one keeps on telling us that we can’t trust the other one.

So, my question is, what has honesty got to do with being a good ruler?

Theory: We hold our public servants up to standards that they cannot possibly fulfill because we want someone who is better than we are to rule.

 

This makes sense. I would not make a good leader. Well, not of that many people. And we should want someone who is capable of ruling. But what requirements do they need?
 

And then some.

 

HYPOTHESIS: Today, I don’t give a rat’s ass. We all aren’t honest, faithful, generous nor many of the other qualities that we demand from our candidates.  So why the fuck are we buying into all this shit?

      

 

I believe it was Jesus who said “Let he among you who is without sin, cast the first stone.”

 

A REQUEST FROM A RETIRED PROFESSOR.

Look inside your hearts. Why do you bear such animosity towards the candidate you don’t want? Is it possible to clear out the emotions and think with a rational mind at the choice you have to make?

 

We may not have the choices we would want. However, we are at the moment stuck with them. So.

 

This is a really important decision. Please think about it. Make lists of pros and cons for each person.

 

Yes, I have a preference. No. I am not asking you to see things my way.

 

I’m just asking you to really, really look inside your hearts, as I am doing, because this time, the decision is more important than ever.

 

Take out the mudslinging and ask. Who has the qualifications to lead a country? Hell, what are the qualifications to lead a country?

I wish I could find one that was large enough to read. You can look it up online.

 

 

Thanks for reading

 

P.S. This idea came from my husband. He mentioned that Jimmy Carter was the last honest president, so I want to thank him for the idea. Thanks sweet man.

 

FREEDOM TO CHOOSE "BLESSING OR CURSE or IS CHOOSING A DOG HARDER THAN CHOOSING A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE? DECISIONS ARE HARD. YOU MAKE ONE, BUT WHAT IF IT SUCKS?

This was never meant to be a political post. And it wasn't. I mean choosing a dog is a very personal decision. And, you don't need a primary or caucuses to get to a place where you have a few possible candidates to either buy or adopt.

Actually, it is sounding like the same thing the more I think about it. Shit. Why can't anything be easy?

I absolutely believe in freedom to choose. Pretty much, everything we really do is our own choice. Even if it's not to make a choice.

My problem is when there are too many choices and I get overwhelmed.
I was not overwhelmed in my choices of who to marry. I guess I'm really, really grateful for that. My high school grades weren't that good, so I didn't have many choices of where to go to college. That too is another tale which will be told by the idiot who made those poor choices back then, but not now.

You usually are constrained by some factors when choosing. Some are financial. Money always plays into your choice, like can you afford to do or buy what you think you want? Time. Have you got a time frame, or one  you must meet? Like you'll be homeless if you don't find a house or an apartment? Or your eggs will slowly decay and that's not a nice thought.

Preferences are big. What is your taste? What do you like? Do you know why you like it?

Chloe helping dad

In my case, physical issues come to play. Allergies, infirmities, age, all play a role in the decision process.

the dog I didn't get

Also, if you are anything like me, you've been told that you think too much. Like that's a BAD thing.

I am now back. You didn't even know I was gone. 14 hours later. I've lost the flow.
The day really sucked, but, sometimes it does.

So, back to choice. I want a dog. I want the love, the companionship, the fluff, the special bond. I don't want to have to walk it in the rain, clean it's butt (non-allergic dogs are generally white), clean up when it has accidents. Take it to the vet when it's sick and then, lose it. Although, if I were to get a puppy there is a chance it could outlive me. Then what?  That's how we got our Benny. His very old master died and no one in the family wanted him.

Benny at Christmas

And of course, my husband. He wants to wait and not get a dog as small as Chloe. Maybe bigger than Benny. But my allergies, and my heart. That's what I want. I think.

We were very lucky. Chloe was not at all yappy. She was really well house trained. She was a bit aloof and so in ways she was like a cat.
Benny only yelped if you hurt him. Otherwise, no peep. He either couldn't or wouldn't bark.

What if we get a yapper? Or a bad personality? I always said I was lucky with Chloe. I couldn't claim responsibility for her good temper. Just that I hadn't ruined it.

And now for the politics. It might be simpler if we did a Westminster Dog Show for the candidates.  Have someone put each one on a leash and walk then around the ring with the announcer talking about their breeding, pedigrees and so forth. I'd especially like to see when they get lifted on the table by their balls. Hillary would have a one up on that at least.

I mean, really. Where did these candidates come from?  Did they fall out of the sky? Land on their heads? I have lived through many elections where I felt it was the lesser of two evils. But now, it is likely to be the lesser of two weasels.

I like Hilary. Don't crucify me. I'm a woman. I'm practical. I believe that anyone who has made it anywhere it the political arena is a liar and a cheat. I think it's a joke that each one calls the other one names and gets offended when it gets hurled back.

So, a puppy or a rescue? It has to be a rescue, but do I have patience to deal with whatever issues it will have? Probably.

Can't we pick a rescue for President? Someone who's been misused and would appreciate the love and support they'd never known.?

I know. I'm being ridiculous. Oh yeah. That's my name. No matter.

THEORY:
   When people are given too few or too many options, they cannot make a choice.
   This is because people are easily overwhelmed. We were not created to make these kinds of decisions. Survival meant knowing what was edible and what was not. Who was friendly and who was not. One mistake and you learned what the proper choice was.
   I again cite human evolution being far behind the evolution of man. We are going to think ourselves out of existence. Unless, of course, I'm thinking about things in the wrong way.

 

THAT'S ALL FOLKS