"Our Presidential Candidates are dropping faster than "Pants at The Playboy Mansion"! Marilyn S. Twain
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If this Presidential Merry Go-Round has proved one thing; it's that "Mother" was wrong - not everyone can should be President!
"You see, Mother - this monumental job needs 1 man or 1 woman who is part Statesman, Diplomat, Economist, Car Salesman, Bill Collector, Bail Bondsman, Carnival Barker, Casting Director, Repo Man, MBA Scout, Doctor, Lawyer & Indian Chief. Oh yeah; and Comedian"!
"And then - he has to go upstairs to the wife & kids - and be their everything! See; not even time for Adultery"!
"If that's not all - to work with Congress; a President has to be part Lion Tamer, Embalmer, Psychiatrist, Boxer, Massage Therapist, Insurance Salesman, Golf Pro, Crossing Guard, Umpire & Bullfighter - in every sense of the word"!
It's impossible - that's my point!
Come to think of it; he's taking all the Jobs!
If you happened to notice we got slim pickin's for this Election; it's only because we have such a long Campaign Cycle. If our Campaigns were shorter like some other countries; I promise you - we wouldn't have noticed it so much! Oh sure; eventually, but....
I know I'm not the only one who thinks only the best of the best should be reaching for the Brass Ring!
Well folks; here is "The Change" you've been waiting for:
To get the best qualified Candidates from both Parties & weed out the blatent Opportunists; I'd pass a law that prevents any Candidate to financially profit from the experience before, during or in the future - be it a Book, Movie, Reality Show, Lecture or a Blog on Salon.com!
Then; let's see who shows up! Freedom of Speech? Sorry; this is the exception!
Then I'd make "FLIP FLOPS" Illegal! Pick a position at age 15 - stick with it till you die. Okay; it's a little strident - one frigin' more time...but it has to be Notorized!
And once you throw your Hat in the ring; you can't quit - you have to stay with the Pack! Especially during The Debates!
When the Moderator asks a question - just say "Pass" & look busy! If you think you're tanking - ask to Tinkle - slip out & get Starbucks for everyone. That's where you're gonna be workin' anyway!
Let's stop being "The Birthday Boy"!
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V.Corso
OS Weekend Fiction Club
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Blinddream
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Rob St. Amant
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Lezlie
don't worry about invasion from the red states, oregon, washington and hawaii will join you, and you can enter a mutual defense pact with china, the politburo are much nicer than the pond scum that flourish in the beltway.
We would do far, far better if we held a lottery for ALL public positions. No racism, no genderism, no ageism, average people representing average citizens - one time only - as a civic duty when chosen. No career politicians, no "corporately owned" politicians, no liars seeking "election" by telling us anything they think we want to hear. A high level of honesty. A love of and for democracy. Political parties no longer choosing who we get to "vote" for.
Almost nirvana!!
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May I offer you my dartboard and blindfold?
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In Australia we just pick the neediest one.
It seems to work, mostly. It shuts them up, anyway.