I used to follow politics. Heck, I was even at a Ronald Reagan rally once. (I was also at an anti-Reagan rally in West Germany once.) And then there was that unfortunate interlude with Ross Perot. But no more ...

Politics are nothing more than a sport. With all of the sparring and low blows, it is impossible to see them as anything else. The Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board controls our economy.

I am not a fan of many sports except baseball. So, I hereby declare myself independent of the sport of politics as well. My voting from here on out will be based solely on who I think will best protect my family.

(Okay, that is overtly shallow and I apologize. It is borne out of frustration and I probably don't entirely mean it but there is some truth to it.)