I am sort of looking forward to the new year. I don't know that anything catatsrophic is in the wind but we will definitely have much to discuss. Hopefully, for better or worse, the issues will be resolved at the ballot box and may the highest bidder win.

Already we have a few blogging souls so fed up that advocacy of throwing the bums out seems to be the popular sentiment. For once I seem to be with the majority. It's a fine, warm and fuzzy feeling. I'd love to say I had something to do with it but I'm just happy the idea is catching on. We would all benefit with a clean sweep.

In today's paper we have two stories daring us to rise to the challenge of defending good from evil. Coincidentally, they both involve everyones favorite phony, John Thrasher. On one hand he seems to have found an "inexpensive" judge to side with his work in attempting to derail the Hometown Democracy Ammendment. This is not unexpected. I have come to expect nothing good out of the courts. I do believe saner views will prevail but there will be plenty of hand wringing and arm twisting in the immediate future. But looking for justice in the courts is like looking for great parenting advice from Britney Spears.

Next up, the formerly Honorable Mr. Thrasher wants to build a new jail in Clay County. I actually agree with this idea. Of course, I also believe Mr. Thrasher should be the first guest in there. Ah well, I can dream. And speaking of dreams, has anyone decided to run for the District 5 commission seat? I approached my neighbor about it but he wasn't interested. I have one person I want to ask. I may even look into doing it myself depending on the cost to enter the race. Not that I really want the job but I feel if one is going to vote the least one deserves is a choice. I, myself, never vote when there is only one candidate for that position. What's the point? I will vote on issues, however.  

There's no guarantee I can handle it all

The higher the climb

The longer the fall

There's always the danger of losing control

And of breaking my heart and exposing my soul... Jim Steinman