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Somewhere between 45-50yrs. of age, we begin to understand things on a different level. With every year after, the comprehension becomes exponential. Those of us "long in the tooth" aren't demented or senile, we just know who/what we are. Our wisdom gained over the years by trying and failing has taught us everything we need to know. Our experience will not be swayed by the latest "theory" being perpetrated. Politicians of either stripe are irrelevant and impotent in our world. They can say what they wish, but we've created our own insular world that is impervious to them. We understand them. They're not up there for OUR benefit for the most part, only theirs. We know it's not the blowhards up there doing all of this, it's the staffers and handlers. We KNOW what their experience is based on, and it becomes more prevalent every day. That's their problem, not ours. We just rock on our porch, with that look of content on our faces while we enjoy the fruits of our labors. Sometimes, a tear escapes when we remember certain things. Yes, I'm 72 counting time on the inside. Yes, I post a picture of my car, tractor, or George and people go nuts. Once, somebody commented that I needed to find a better picture when I posted mine. No problem. I don't live life for the approval of others. This is a diary of sorts for my son to refer to after I'm rewarded with my exit. Yes, we've created a community here that transcends most others today, and for that, I'm thankful. Your comments contribute to my son's future input, and he won't find much better. As long as we continue to stand for our morals and ethics, we'll be fine. Our peace will have to be surrendered by us, it cannot be taken. We've survived our mistakes and circumstances which gave us our strength, courage, and fortitude. Our compassion comes from our mistakes, which we've all made. No, we don't need to demonstrate or protest, we've already won. They're the ones still struggling for inner peace, which they'll never find at other's expense. Their loss, not ours. Unfortunate but true. As they escalate their tactics of division, derision, and pure bovine scatology before the elections, sit back and realize they're only talking to their own hands. They're NOT talking to us. That's for sure !