tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22301740.post2166675049630258458..comments2024-03-26T09:49:07.212-07:00Comments on The Scratching Post: The Least Important Election Of Our LifetimesK T Cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10259428595745509790noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22301740.post-43581191872848812502018-11-08T00:14:59.123-08:002018-11-08T00:14:59.123-08:00Actually, "interpreting the law" is exac...Actually, "interpreting the law" is exactly the problem.IlĂonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15339406092961816142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22301740.post-6320612131970905092018-11-07T11:09:02.623-08:002018-11-07T11:09:02.623-08:00So, what was she doing in your microwave? Besides ...So, what was she doing in your microwave? Besides "being dead", that is?tim eiselehttp://somethingscrawlinginmyhair.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22301740.post-91985502284240709972018-11-07T08:38:05.326-08:002018-11-07T08:38:05.326-08:00Tim, yes, that's exactly what that bug was. I ...Tim, yes, that's exactly what that bug was. I didn't feel like doing a Google image search, so I went through my old photos and found that one. I suspect I took it with you in mind.<br /><br />As for the party system, I'd argue that the culture matters much more. We don't respect the virtues of self-denial and sacrifice, so this is what we get.<br /><br />:-)K T Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259428595745509790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22301740.post-64476686147471251942018-11-07T07:20:01.584-08:002018-11-07T07:20:01.584-08:00I wouldn't say it is the "least important...I wouldn't say it is the "least important" - there have been some pretty unimportant elections. I agree it is way down there as far as actually changing anything, though.<br /><br />I hate the fact that the Tea Party actually started out well, looking like they might force Congress to get spending under control, but then got thoroughly hijacked by the party system with their stupid "issues that we won't ever change, but that will get us votes". And the prime motive for the Tea Party even existing, now isn't even considered an issue worth mentioning by the parties. I'm expecting that when the next recession starts (which will probably be sooner rather than later) the idiotic fiscal policies will turn what should have been a minor downturn into a catastrophe. I wish there was some way to eliminate the parties as a political force, but the way things are now I can't see a way to do it.<br /><br />And on an unrelated note: is that dead yellowjacket lying on a microwave oven turntable? It sure looks like one.tim eiselehttp://somethingscrawlinginmyhair.comnoreply@blogger.com