A love letter...every night.

I'm an idealist when it comes to romance. But in the realm of politics, I'm a cynic. Every night, I write a love letter. Maybe two or three some nights. All to the same woman. I love to express love in meaningful ways. Idealistic ways. But you won't find me writing many letters to politicians. Usually, it's an utter waste of time. Take my congressman, for instance. Michelle Bachmann. She's on the lunatic fringe of the Republican Party. I'm not gonna sway her. She's not gonna sway me. Actually, I won't sway many politicians. Especially those in Washington. Because for the most part they are beholden to the big corporate interests and the lobbyists. After all, these people finance their campaigns. Money talks. Money influences. I can write idealistic letters to politicians. But for the most part, it's a waste. That makes me a political cynic. But hey, at least I'm a romantic idealist. I'm gonna sit down and write a love letter tonight. Every night. --Jim Broede