I haven't gotten behind any candidates myself yet because I have
some basic rules - and they're just mine, I don't expect anybody
else to follow me. Last thing I'd want. I'd hate to be a leader.
But anyway, and I'm making this up as I go along - here's: Ken's
Rules: a) politicians say what people want to hear. b) they're
not responsible for promises made on the campaign trail as far
as I know. c) Presidential powers are inherently limited due to
the nature of our checks and balances system, which works
surprisingly well to keep government slow which brings stability
and keeps many people employed. Red tape is built-in to the very
system itself. Potential for efficiency is inherently limited
without a dramatic structural change, which I don't see
happening. d) the presidential race in the USA does not depend
on the popular vote but for everything does, it *does*. e)
Because my vote counts in every other part of the vote, I vote.
f) I also vote because I am a citizen, I was a Boy Scout and was
taught that was a good thing to do. I wouldn't force people to
vote but I do it myself when I remember, which is most of the
time. g) When it comes to Presidential, I wait until they narrow
it down. I hope for a 3rd candidate because I usually vote
independent but that rarely happens. This drives people who are
two-party nuts but I'm generally not political and if I find the
underdog likeable and agreeable, I'll give them a shot. Never
know. So, there's my thoughts on presidential races smile
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