Quote Originally Posted by oldhaole
I embrace politics. Think about it. Another 1000 votes in Florida and the Bush Years would not have happened. Politics is all about our future paths. Where to go, what to do when we get there.

And While I will admit that it is 90% BS...there is a kernel of importance somewhere in there. Besides, Its your and your kids future. Please don't tell me you don't care where we go. Because you do. As a father you must.

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The collective will of the people is an incredable slow moving force that can sweep old ideas out of the way. Every other decade or so a leader will emerge that can harness that force. Until that point we sit in disgust, watching the world.
:greenthumb: what an insightful post in an otherwise waste of a thread space.