Uncle Bud's heartburn ...
Tom Sachs
Let’s
all just sit back and let the national level
political leadership (some self appointed) do
their thing. It is time for us to focus on our
local political well-being and the election
right here in Boundary County.In my next two columns I will formally endorse two truly fine candidates for office in 2013.
No heartburn this go around (with the exception of the snow and icy roads), so I just thought I would turn the heat pump up and patronize you a little to set the stage for my forthcoming formal endorsement(s).
To me, politics is not a nasty word … politics is simply the methodology we use to run our lives and our government. It is the give and take, the compromise and trade offs that go on which give politics meaning.
Example: I talk my way out of drying dishes due to an important issue like adjusting some glue clamps on a project in the garage. See?
I’ve convinced my bride that there is something out there more important for me to do besides drying the dishes. Now, if I lied about the glue clamps, then I am truly guilty of “dirty” politics for personal gain.
Using my simple explanation of politics makes it easy to see how, given the fact we are human beings, we’ll be tempted to use this tool for personal gain.
Keep in mind the old adage: “Power corrupts.”
Older people like myself always cross their fingers when casting their vote. We know from experience that in spite of the fluff and grandiose promises during the campaign that we won’t really know who we’ve put in office until after the wedding.
Now forget politics and put on your ice fishing ears … good and not so good news.
Patience is the buzz word among local ice fishing pros due to the weather, as the snow followed with a promise of rain delays getting out there. Before this latest front hit, we had about six” on Dawson and eight” of good ice on Perkins ... but the perch just were not interested.
The promised rain following this snow front will serve to add to our ice platform as the snow melts and the wind chill factor hardens things up. It will be easier to get out to your favorite area, as dragging your sled and stomping deep snow gets old awful fast. Bottom line … give it a couple of weeks before we see some good action.
In the interim, go to your refrigerator an thump the maggot containers to keep those guys awake.
Do something nice for yourself and those you love.