How large is the tool that 'wrenches' my soul?

 Thoughts entering my mind even prior to Folgers caffeine minimum daily requirement:

Long beards and overflowing hair atop the shoulders of many politicians does not a genius make. Conversely, it is testament of one's membership in the 'lemmingslature.' Then, again, it might mean a resurgence of Smith Brothers Cough Drops. In a 'recent' survey, Washington, D.C. Uber drivers have hidden video recorders proving covered follicles cannot prevent loss of brain cells. Each time I witness vain attempts at policy improvements, aka, 'open mic' at a comedy club, the old song comes to mind, that being, 'Shave and a haircut, 2 bits.'

Actually, their intent might be, 'If we all have similar looks, we can avoid bring accosted in public. Then, again, won't that cause physical abuse upon innocent people?  In MY state, the 'repre-hensitives' in 'leadersh-t' have waved their longest finger at us by ignoring election passed, gerrymandering bordered, expensive election; removal of all gun registration, safety instruction and firing range protocol; disputing the recent abortion issue; taking over of the education department and played taxpaying utility consumers to an unholy hell with but a slap on the wrist to the thugs who perpetrated electric supplier fraud, with many players never having to appear in court!   

Most perplexing is, some collaborators instilling these 'resolutions' have yet to be awarded the seemingly required full beards and ruffled hair! (Gubernatorial first ladies exempted) Stay tuned for more head-shaking drama, coming soon to us all!!! Rumor mill suggests it will become a reality TV show, tentative name being, "Belief or BS." Leaked Paparazzi tapes show a bloody purse fight between wanna-be producers, Ron DiSantis, Judge Judy, Nikki Haley, Vanna White and Chris Christie. PeeWee Herman declined, fearing bad fan response.

What we need, and soon, is another Dr. Salk, to cure the politico-polio infestation that has adopted strict party alliance, crippled common sense, intelligent reasoning in most, whose thoughts are geared toward re-election and self enrichment/empowerment, combined with memory loss of campaign promises.

If any law is to be passed, it should copy NASCAR, mandating sponsorial embroidered patches on attire worn by politicians. Can you just see a 'Foreclosure' sign on a state capitol front lawn? Or maybe, a Zillow promo on the back of a governor's suit jacket? Or maybe, "Dark Money Laundromat" shoulder patches.

It's time to remove all the "Vote for Me" lawn signs. Folks mistake them for "Garage Sale" invites, thereby causing driveway oil stains from that somehow still moving 1985 Yugo.

Coming up in, 'What's next?'  Kale flavored Holy Communion wafers?

Do you see what I see?

 "Street Talk" is my local Post newspaper's section with a daily question, mostly regarding current events. Originally, answers had a 90 character maximum, requiring much thought and rework to intelligently present a stance. Respondents are encouraged and are now given 250 characters to express a vote of provided selections or their own. Amongst are thought-provoking, humorous, condescending, awakening, etc. Near as I can tell, all are published, 7 days per week! Though I don't keep track, I estimate an average of 40 plus Post readers take time to contribute and, most days, even more!  Currently, I see many new faces and names. Fantastic! I don't agree with all contributors, but they provide insights I might not have previously considered. Coffee cup in hand, my reactions vary from, insightful, hilarious, the current vernacular's, 'WTF,' to a good, old fashioned, "Meh!"  

You can read a book or column, written by one person, who offers his/her opinion and those who combine opinion with research and proven facts.  My newspaper shows me what the 'by, of and for' really feel, which is why I implore everyone to read, study, learn and THEN make a decision.  Listening to only one is counterproductive. My home delivered newspaper sits on the table, a ready reference, should I need clarification or further thought. So-called 'smart' phones quickly push current events into the past, caused by our addiction to see what excitement the latest 'beep' contains.  My newspapers cover many categories under 'Headline' or section, whereas an iphone/ipad/idunno, etc., requires a separate app for each subject, be it, news, stock market, sports, weather, et al.

Ohio's largest(?) newspaper has transitioned from daily home-delivery, to only 4 days...so far, due to financial hurdles. It provides no daily question. The only reader commentary is derived from, "Letters to the Editor," subject to being reworked and/or shortened, that might appear in less than the aforementioned 4 day delivery.  Very seldom have I seen more than 3 LTEs.  That is NOT considered enviable audience participation!  Might paragraph #1 above be cause for emulation?  

A newspaper provides information from the minds of many, allowing us to make intelligent choices. It's what you can expect in a democracy/republic. When that's gone, your freedoms are close behind.  The lyrics of, 'You don't know what you've got til it's gone' carries a lot of weight!

Subscribe to a local or national newspaper.  The weekly cost is near what you spend for just one cup of a fancy logo coffee shop's mocha latte mint single swirl half mountain lite, that gramma called a percolated 'Cuppa Joe.'

Finally, you'll provide jobs for many who do their best to keep you 'in the know.'  So, do you see what I see?