Despite the political pitfalls.

Find it hard to trust some people. Especially politicians. Mostly Republicans. Because they tend to be petty. And overly ideological. Of course, it’s far easier for me to put my faith in liberals. Over conservatives. Because I’m biased.  Maybe petty and ideological in my own way.  I pretend that I’m totally independent. When really I’m a socialist sympathizer. One who tries to steer clear of an active role in political games.  I sit mostly on the sidelines. Observing. And taking potshots at lunatic fringe Republicans. In token ways. Acknowledging more important pursuits in life. Such as my focus on being a romantic idealist, first and foremost.  A dreamer and lover, too. And a spiritual free-thinker. I rank my politics as least important. Because politics happen to be degrading. A deceitful and immoral pursuit. In my ideal world, politicians would be banned. And identified as inherently evil. That won’t happen. Because politicians have taken over the world. And they won’t give up power. They are firmly entrenched.  Which means we are living in hell. But I have managed to convince myself that I live in paradise. Because I am in love. With life. Despite the unavoidable political pitfalls. –Jim Broede