Build-a-Bears!

Had dinner with the family last night. The conversation turned to politics as it often does.

Now, personally, I'm over it. Not apathetic—just realistic. Politicians are mere celebrities, these days: The "entertainment wing of the military industrial complex," as Zappa said.

SPOILER: Obama WILL be re-elected. Sorry (or congratulations). That script was written long ago.

I know it seems close if you watch your TV. But there is big money—billions—in making it seem like there is actually a horse race. Your TV lies, if you didn't know.

So, I toss in to the dinner conversation, this: It's all rigged. It's one party. The POTUS is a figure head these days; an actor bought and paid for; Bush, Obama, Romney, it doesn't matter. The buck does not stop at the Prez's desk.

Then the mocking starts: I'm a conspiracy theorist, they say. I don't know anything they say. Finally, someone asks, if what I say is true, if there is a secret group calling the shots, who are they?

The Bilderberg group , I say. Have any of you heard of them?

Anyone?

Crickets... until my ten year old niece answers. Build-a-bear? I know what that is.

Faith restored!