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Published Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Opinion

Caucuses, debates, non-voters

Although it is some time until the election, many are saying they are tired of hearing about caucuses and weary with the debates.

Even if he only got hold of the sound of the word, and not its meaning, I like the comment of the old country boy who said, "I know a heap about 'car cussing.' I cuss my old car every time it won't start on a cold morning."

By now, some feel that the politicians have already told us all that they know and, in some cases, more than they actually know.

Someone said, "A politician is like quick-silver. If you try to put your finger on him or her, you find nothing under it."

One would-be presidential candidate, if he could get his party's nomination, is described as "outspoken."

True, but not by anybody I know of.

There are strong feelings in this campaign. And most of the feelings seem to support the statement of one long-time political observer: "In present day elections, people seem to vote their resentment -- not their appreciation."

"The average voter does not vote for anything, but against something."

Of course, we have some candidates who claim to be independent in their thinking and not beholding to anything or anybody.

Maybe so.

However, I still recall the insightful statement of Will Rogers, who said: "There is no more independence in politics than there is in jail."

And remember this: When all is said and done, the enemy of progress and change where change is needed is not the candidate, but the voter who doesn't vote.

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