I try very very hard to stay away from politics. Living the majority of my life in Iowa where we are constantly bombarded with the inane and assinine comments of presidential wannabes. It's no secret that these fools will perform any party trick or ass kiss whoever they think will help them on the yellow brick road to the White House.

It seems I'm in "one of my moods" this week where I have to question the systems and values that have been set not only around me but in this country. American's know that honesty, integrity and respect can not be found on this yellow brick road to the White House. We accept that. Why?

So what set me off this morning? This article.

Presidential hopeful Howard Dean on Thursday defended his claim that the United States is no safer with Saddam Hussein in custody, contending that the ''capture of one bad man'' doesn't allow President Bush or Democrats to declare victory in the war on terrorism.

Hello? Did I miss the victory parade? Are we bringing the boys home in triumph? Is the game over? Hell no.

So here we have a stupid ass who is taking up space and blowing out hot air about something that hasn't happened. So what's the point of this article? What was the point of this assinine comment? Why are American's rushing to back this buffoon? Granted he's no more of a buffoon then all the others. Why do we settle for having to have a buffoon? Why doesn't someone ask this guy...Excuse me, but what the fuck are you talking about?

Sometimes it's just a little nauseating watching the news media and American's rush to back their favorite clown.