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There’s no doubt Bush misspoke more than a national leader should. They were funny but sometimes blown out of proportion… For the most part, it was simply that… misspeaks. He knew what he meant to say, and we knew what he meant to say. With Biden, maybe he’s just… um… not quite in touch? … I’d link you to these, but we can’t get to YouTube-esq sites at work anymore…

A few weeks ago he tells Senator Chuck Graham to stand up; unfortunately Chuck’s in a wheelchair. After he issues an “oh man, God bless ya,” he adds to the insult by telling everyone else to do what Chuck can’t “Stand up and cheer for Chuck everybody!… you know, since your legs work and his doesn’t! WOO HOO!” (okay, all that was paraphrased, but thats how it comes off). Sad, but funny to watch Biden squirm…

And now he tells us that in 1929, when the stock market crashed Franklin Roosevelt was president and he addressed the nation on the television. Too bad Franklin wasn’t in office until 1933 and TV wasn’t really around until the mid-late 30s (other than some very rudimentary prototypes). That’s just bad history. Really bad.

In other political news, I went to Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch yesterday. I’m all about wings, man. Parmesan Garlic is my fav, but i’ll throw down any number of flavors. Unfortunately there is one small problem; I refuse to fight with my food. If it takes more effort for me to get the good stuff than to enjoy the good stuff, it’s not worth it. Thus, I’m not a rib fan and prefer popcorn chicken over the legs or wings at KFC. Yeah, it all taste great, but it’s not worth the extra effort. Thankfully, wing places offer boneless. That’s what I’m talking about…

So, I’m done for now. I attempted to get involved and take a hard look, but the more I look the more I’m reminded as to why I usually stay out of this mess. It’s ugly, annoying, draining, degrading, and a constant fight… the basic antithesis of Philippians 4:8. I know it’s not going to happen, but I want my politics like I want my wings… don’t make me fight through your political bull or tear away and sweep aside the insults you lash out at your opponent… tell me what I need to hear, not what your fandom wants to hear. I’m not talking about “us” (bloggers, coworkers, friends, etc), although it happens in this realm too. But I am talking about the media, the candidates, political pundits, and anyone who is trying to influence us.

But, since they won’t stop… I will. It’s not worth it. I’ve got other things that are far more important than this election. Maybe that makes me unpatriotic? I’ll continue to listen casually and I’ll probably watch a portion of the debates, but I’m not extending extra effort for this crap; effort that is more productive when used to enhance and enable the life of my wife, daughters, family, friends, and neighbors.

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