The people that I come into contact with on a daily basis don't do nuance. Most of them don't even vote.
They're uncomfortable with things - Don't like "Bush" one iota (or in layman's terms "fuck that asswipe") and are as apolitical as my pound-puppy "Tillie" who has perfected wagging everything that is not firmly connected by gravitational force to her front legs whenever a human being says the words "ya wanna go?" and shows her a red nylon leash.
Say "ball" or "you wanna eat" and she's the best damn doggie on the planet.
Dogs are fickle. Easily persuaded. Trained, if you want to spend a few days. Sit, Heel, and "Lie Down" are pretty easy.
"Stay" is harder. But "stay" is pretty easy when it comes to voting one's "Party."
"Get the hell out of my face or you will lose some teeth" has come into play here in the underworld of my "undergrads." Then I growl and bare my teeth. Afterwards, I buy them a beer and all is forgiven. And the sun comes up again. Go figure.
Angus isn't registered to vote. Neither is Ted nor is the other Ted. None of them vote. They just want to do a good job, go home, and get a paycheck that doesn't bounce.
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