Political Humdrum

I'm tired of politics. There, I said it. Let me say it again, with feeling. I'm tired of politics.

There is politics on TV, on the web, and in my chicken sandwich. It fills every gap in every minute in every day with memes and insinuations and blather that seeks to disguise the vapidity of the message (and the messenger). When a nugget of truth on a matter of import actually rises to the surface, a hellish fury of denunciation and hyperbole is unleashed upon us all, the aim of which is to devour and distract and to pull closed the shade, thereby snuffing out the light and the opportunity for serious reflection.

I am a political creature. I still pay attention, because I care about what is going on, where we are going as a nation, and what we will leave behind. But this season, I cannot find much enthusiasm to write about politics and the upcoming election. Suffice it to say, I am a fiscal and social conservative with more than a dash of libertarian seasoning. It is no secret where my vote will go, even though I hold no party affliation.

As I have said before, I am not an activist when it comes to politics. I observe, and periodically offer my observations. I have strong opinions and beliefs on issues, and I periodically offer those too. This blog has plenty of posts that reflect my sense of events, and I don't shy away from those views. But there are more important things in life than engaging in the electioneering play-by-play, and therefore I find it unnecessary to assume any sort of mantle or responsibility toward trying to persuade people to vote one way or another. Those voices are ubiquitous. I see no need to add to the cacophony.

My only advice is this: Do what you can to filter out the adolescence, and listen for the grown-up speak, if there is any.

Back to the grindstone.