I have always had yellow dog Democrat tendencies. As much as I may like Republicans as individuals, I have never cared for their collective legislative nose in my business. But this year is different. I don't like Democrats either. Watching t.v. commercials for Robin and Roy, our two U.S. senator wannabees leaves me feeling like I've stepped back into sixth grade at Hillandale Elementary School. Robin would be Alison, who constantly cozied up to the teacher. Roy would be what's his name who swaggered around the playground--note to what's his name, sorry I don't remember your name. Both wanted to be The One Big Fish. As a small fish, I wished they would switch to a different pond--maybe one with snapping turtles. Alison and what's his name could have improved life for the little fish. Alison held the teacher's ear and what's his name could have picked at least one geek for his team in dodge ball. But that is not how sixth grade worked. It's not how Washington works either. My bet is that Robin won't spend her capital to deliver my message to President Obama. Neither will Roy form coalitions with grown-up geeks who think differently. Robin and Roy excel at tattling. Once they finish tattling on each other, whoever wins will find someone else to tattle on. Come November, I'm not voting for U.S. Senator. I hope that whomever loses will learn and bounce back with a no tattling campaign. That candidate will get my vote. In the meantime, I support the yellow dog with his tongue stuck out. I don't know his politics, but chances are, he is not a tattler.
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