Super Lame Tuesday
Super Tuesday is about the biggest non-issue of my week. Although the Kansas Democratic Party is holding their caucus today, that doesn’t impact me because I am one of the Other Guys. Republican? Yes, on paper. However, the only Republican candidate that I could actually see myself getting behind in this upcoming election is Ron Paul. Unfortunately, by the time the Republicans cast their votes in the Kansas caucuses, all the front runners will be pretty much set.
If you haven’t heard of Ron Paul, I can’t really blame you. He defies all the worst characteristics of both major political parties and represents the best ideals of both. What is it that both parties abhor? He believes in small government. The Republicans can’t stand that he might threaten their unconstitutional power-grabbing in the name of national security. The Democrats are terrified that he might eliminate all their precious and equally unconstitutional federal programs that rehabilitate alcoholic yaks, provide free condoms to elementary school students, and ensure that no art museum is without plenty of abstract nude paintings.
Critics would say a vote for Ron Paul is a throwaway vote. At least I could sleep with a clear conscience afterward.