Typical Election Literature

It almost seems as if our elections are forever wars like our … well, like our actual wars. And probably just as expensive. We have one billionaire candidate for Governor of California who has bent almost $200 million on advertising … and he’s still going strong. And this is a primary election to boot!

For months, my mailbox has been full of multicolor campaign literature, both negative and positive. I keep my little flip phone shut off because the political text messages are flowing like the Garganta del Diablo at Iguazu Falls:

I am immune to all political appeals because I sent in my ballot almost two weeks ago. Would you believe that the reason I voted early is so that I can ignore all urgent political appeals? The one positive thing about this election is that I am happy with our Los Angeles Councilwoman, Traci Park, who has actually performed well in her first term. I am least happy about voting for the numerous judicial offices.

When June 3 rolls around, I plan to celebrate. I think I’ll go to the Getty Center and spend all day looking at art. That always calms me down.