Hey Hey, it’s the Monkeys
ast week in the early morning when my radio alarm first came
on, I heard a news anchor quote a certain organization stating that “a vote for
Mitt Romney is a vote for Satan.” In my sleep-induced daze, I saw T-shirts
everywhere that read 'Satan for President.’
No one with any common sense can say that Governor Romney
doesn’t have his act together when it comes to presidential credentials. Those
looking for real flaws in his professional history and character are finding
little if nothing to fan the flames of their cause. So what’s the next best
thing to do? Stir up controversy by attacking his religion.
Methods of discrediting people or organizations by
attempting to prey on the unfounded fears of the public haven’t changed much in
the past few hundred years. You look for a misunderstood or unfamiliar
association, portray its mysteries in a sinister light, create an imaginary
threat, cry wolf and presto, instant fear and controversy.
But let’s just cut to the chase, shall we? These people
aren’t scrutinizing Governor Romney’s background and experience in a sincere
effort to evaluate and select the next best president to run our great nation.
They simply want to create rifts in the process to distract us from the obvious
– the fact that he could really be that good.
Could that be the problem? That there just aren’t enough
flaws on his résumé? Would some dirt under the rugs or a few half-buried
skeletons appease the poo-flinging monkeys? Or are they just opportunists
looking for attention?
Informed voters will focus on a candidate’s character and
professional capabilities relative to the office of Commander and Chief.
Prejudicial bias will no doubt continue sifting for garbage. Guess who reeks at
the end of the day.
Keep in mind that voting doesn’t require a test for common
sense. For many, emotion incites blind conviction. Regardless which candidate
you prefer, if you don’t want uninformed prejudice electing your next
president, you better get the facts and get involved. Just remember that almost
anything goes in the election circus so watch where you step and try to stay
upwind.
- Ranse
Parker
Circle
of Doors
