POLITICS

Politics, a word that doesn't conjure up the most pleasant of thoughts. In our day to day conversations the word is associated with waste, ineptitude, greed, elitism and a host of words that would make a sailor blush. The publics involvement in the process of political change is quite limited. Oh, we have the vote all right, but our choices are dictated by those with power, money and influence. Once in office, the voices being listened to are amplified by money. Hell, people with money hire people whose only job is to buy public servants and influence decisions. They're called lobbyists. They insure that the voice of the few is louder than the voice of the many. Politicians have money, come from money, cater to money and associate with money. They spend money we don't have on programs we don't need. Their political survival becomes more important than the needs of our nation. I'll have to come back to this topic later, my blood pressure is starting to rise.
How about fishing? Fishing must be one of the world's most relaxing pastimes. That's fishing, catching is secondary. Fishing allows you the pleasure of daydreaming while enjoying the anticipation of a possible catch. You can spend a lot of money or next to nothing and still reap the benefits of this glorious hobby.
I feel better now but still not ready to tackle politics. How about pets? Why do we have pets and how do they feel about it? Dogs and cats seem to be the most popular choices. Dogs at least earn their keep once in a while. There are guard dogs, watch dogs, seeing eye dogs and even that big dog with a keg of brandy around its neck. But cats, smelly furballs with finicky appetites and no respect for the private nooks and crannies of your home. Tell a dog to fetch something and it's "your will be done sire." Try that with your cat, the little furniture scratching ingrate. Take,take,take,smell,smell,smell. I think I'll go fishing.

SAW