Silly season again!

Well the earth has moved to a new position on its annual swing around the sun and it is again time in my neighborhood for the odd dance of politics and rhetoric that can be called "silly season". Lucky I have the distraction of figuring out this years garden and all the other preparations for planting to keep me from being too silly with the rest of the crowd! I do not know why some people think that they can fool every one else and get away with the deceit. If any attention was paid to the teachings of our ancestors, or practical experience, or common sense, there might be a realization for these people that devious plotting and fabrications are always found out. It seems that the way politics works though, is through the unearthing of deceit and accusations of impropriety. That politics is debated on personal attacks, and vilification through sound bites, not on a discussion of real hardcore issues and decisions is an unfortunate travesty. The lack of focus on resolving issues and the constant resurrection of divisive and inflammatory topics distracts us all and does nothing to address the realities of our present and continuing situation. But I guess avoiding answering honestly and perhaps delivering bad news makes you look better as a candidate? I'd rather discuss the reality of the situation and work toward solutions that are reasonable and achievable rather than create a sensation. By application of simple honesty and clear conscience silly season might be avoided all together..... Ah but then there is always somebody who thinks they can game the system and get away with something devious......isn't there?!