Less than one week

Everybody is breathing a preemptive sigh of relief telling themselves that this ridiculous election and associated circus consisting of misbehaving, unethical fools will be over in less than one week. 

Oh no it won't.  This is just the beginning.  We will soon look back to this time wishing it would never end as the aftermath of the election, no matter which candidate wins, will be much worse than super-hype over any deleted email or lack of disclosing tax forms. 

The media is loving this.  Ratings for an election have never been higher.  We are all tuning in for the latest scandal.  We don't even care which candidate the scandal relates to - just the scandal alone attracts us like moths to a flame.

I've got news for you all.  The government has ALWAYS been corrupt.  People lie.  You lie.  Technology is just making it more difficult for liars to lie.  That's the ONLY thing that has changed in recent history when we all long for 'the good old days.'   It's just that now people are actually getting caught.  However, before we get all high and mighty bashing politicians I've got more news for you.  We're all corrupt - every single one of us.  The government is just a grand mirror of our collective selves.  We don't like what we see, do we.   So, think about that all you tax cheats, workers' compensation scammers, adulterers, etc., when you want to blame "our government" for everything.  Washington D.C. is us.  Magnified. 

Here's a parting thought for you all.  You all stirred this election circus turd.  It's now it's a stinking mess everywhere.  Your work will come in the next week and AFTER the election by staying informed and making educated decisions,  and also participating in our elections from here on out.  How are we going to clean this up?  Don't you dare tell me you're too busy and drop the ball.  You can watch Monday Night Football or The Voice another time.  Change starts with, and continues, because of you.