Hoss
Studd, my old college pal stopped by. I poured coffee and made the
mistake of mentioning congress.
“Folks
jes have to quit bein' stupid, R.R. If your guy or gal in Congress
is working for a Party boss, or some cash-totin' creep, instead of
for you, it's time for a fresh pony. Complainin' don't get the job
done. A letter to Congress is a fine exercise in civics, but voting
is what counts. If you don't like either candidate, or if there's
only one to vote for, write in someone. Even if you can't beat 'em.
Heck, write in a critter. Twenty percent of the vote for a write-in
named Landfill Rat, now that sends a message. And if Landfill Rat
wins, you're still ahead.
Some
will tell ya it's stupid to throw away your vote. My answer is, take
a good look at what the last vote got you. Damn
it, JUST VOTE! It's how ordinary folks demand justice.
'Specially in local and state elections. You think who gets to be
sheriff or mayor or state legislator don't matter? Now THAT'S
stupid. You think your Congressman won't mis-direct, side-step, and
fill the air with flowery double-speak to hide how he screwed
generations of people so's those very people will vote for him?
THAT'S stupid.”
“Hoss!
You're ranting.”
“No I
ain't, R.R.”
“Hoss,
I hear what you're saying.
Hell, everybody on the block probably heard it.
Have a
gulp of coffee, and let's talk about clowns or something!
“I
was.”
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