"All I know is what I read in the papers." Will Rogers

What it all comes down to is we the voters. How do we make reasonable and intelligent choices? How to choose a candidate that will best represent our country as President. Certainly not an easy task.

It is not easy to choose because of all the shouting and peripheral partisan noise. Bellicose politicians blowing hard, Pundits spinning, Talk Radio bloviating, Electronic media sound biting, etc. Often misrepresenting, distorting, and prevaricating. Leaving a heavy shroud of media smog. A heavy haze keeping we the voters from finding the truth. Certainly a roadblock on the way to finding honest answers.

In order to find truth and honesty, I suggest to first turn off the TV and radio. Then go to the newsstand and buy a respected newspaper. A newspaper with professional trained journalists. People who have spent years in learning unbiased journalism. To read such is to take out all the hype and hoopla. Just down to earth journalism. Plane and simple. “Just the facts ma’me.” Read it all for yourself.

Yes, it does take a little more of your time but it’s well worth it. Reading the newspaper cuts out the middleman. You know, the spinners, the political handlers, the tabloid sensationalists, and the image hyperbolist. And once you have read what you need to know; well, you’ll feel much better. Much better a about yourself and your favorite candidate. Go read’em bubba!

Goodbye Rick. Hello Mit.

It appears Rick Perry has lost his Mojo. The blustering and buffoonish Texas governor has slipped off the nation’s Republican debating stage. According to Eyewitnesses that reported in these mornings USA Today, Perry is slipping far behind the front-runner Mit Romney. Even falling behind Godfather Pizza CEO, Herman Cain. So, what has happened to Gov Supercuts?

First of all whatever it was that brought Perry to the national stage obviously doesn’t play nationally as it does in Texas. A state where such juvenile clowning around is sometimes tolerated. But not on national TV and in the national news. Saying dopey and irresponsible things only will get you a mention on late night talk shows. Good entertainment. Bad politics. And tarnishes one own Mojo.

Secondly a politician shouldn’t speak into national microphones and poo poo Social Security and Medicare. A Mojo killer right there. Especially since millions are so dependent on these government programs. Once again a political loose cannon touching the third rail. Zaaaaap! Sudden toast.

Finally, Mr. Big mouth is quickly slipping in to the nation’s political amnesia. Republicans are not as Right Wingish as some political spinners believe. Never the less, another wacky candidate forgotten. Washed away into “who was that guy anyway?” Goodbye Ricky. Give our best to what’s his name, George W something or another down there in Texas territory. Go Horns.