Humor the Antidepressant: The choice

Sierra Vista Herald ^ | Elizabeth Cowan

[SandRat]

Now that the political conventions for both parties are finally over, what looms on the horizon? The answer my friend is blowing in the wind, as in three more months of excessive carbon dioxide emissions, also known as empty rhetoric or hot air — including the same old same old promises which the winners never keep.

All too often our choices for president are between the “absolutely not” candidate and the “hold your nose and vote” candidate. What we lack and sorely need is a stain free candidate. Teflon politicians need not apply. No murky past. No email trails, No Tweets or evidence of questionable deeds. Someone who has never been in the political arena, but instinctively knows what to do in any conceivable situation. In other words, we need a miracle.

In contrast to perfection, let’s look at what we have or must choose from now. Female politicians often spend the first part of their lives raising a family and possibly working outside the home as well. As we all know from the plethora of nature shows on television, the females in the animal kingdom are protective of their young; formidable hunters; and ferocious fighters.