It’s been two weeks since the excruciating election of 2020. And on it goes with lawsuits, threats and turmoil. Coupled with Coronavirus, it was a living hell, consisting of insults, innuendos and outright lies by both sides. But let’s face it, most national elections are like this. Worse yet, the next one starts a day after a new President is inaugurated.
There is controversy about about whether General George Patton ever stated that “politicians are the lowest life form.” But I assure you someone said it, because it’s true. I’ve repeated it many times myself.
There is further controversy about the author of the famous quote “No man’s life, liberty or property is safe while the legislature is in session…” though it is generally accepted that it was first uttered by a lawyer named Gideon J. Tucker after suffering an unfavorable ruling in a court case in the mid-1800’s. Whatever the origination, I honestly believe most Americans right now would whole-heartedly agree with its premise.
Which brings me to the title of this post. I have joked many times about this but I think now, owing to the last two elections specifically, but all elections generally, I might have enough support to bring this topic to the fore. Presidential elections should be decided the old-fashioned way. By duels.
Consider the benefits. No more long-winded, boring campaign primary speeches that end up being nothing but platitudes and non-sequiturs. No standing in long lines in the cold to vote.
Just a field, honorable seconds, and reliable pistols. Primaries would be renamed “shoot offs”. Imagine the money that could be raised for charities from these televised “campaign events.” And due to the dangers involved there would likely be no actors, ex-bartenders, community organizers or TV reality show hosts participating and telling everybody how to live their lives. Just vile, ambitious, life-long politicians not willing to give up sucking off the government teat.
What’s that you say? The downside would be humans lives being taken. Were you not paying attention? They’re politicians! For the first time in your life, instead of saying to yourself, “will this election ever end?” you’ll find yourself saying, “damn, is it over already?”
So lets get out there and get this proposition on all the state ballots prior to the next election and then a Constitutional amendment for the national election.
And may the best shot win.
2024….our first woman President??
The Cvillean 
Ha!! Brilliant!! Who do you would have won if it was between Biden and Trump? It could be Trump (Argh) as Biden is a bit slow now, but it could be Biden because Trump would have tweet before firing…
Yes, but Biden’s teleprompter would have gotten in the way…..
I quite agree with your reasoning. If the Kindergarten gig doesn’t fly, then I am all for the duel. Much cheaper and definitive. Would they have to use black powder? That would make it more interesting. Election by dueling would probably also ensure our second amendment rights!
I’m all in for that idea! The second amendment supporters are down for that idea.
Obviously, something has to change. This system has been broken for a while and every time you involve a computer, there’s going to be hackers. Let’s go back to the old check-the-box with a #2 pencil way and let the Kindergarteners from every district tally up the votes. Kids are honest and good with their numbers.
Sheesh. I’m sure our enemies are laughing hysterically at us right now. Which, quite frankly, frightens me. We look confused, at odds, and weak. What a splendid opportunity to . . . well, never mind.
Take care of yourself. Until next time, carry on with both barrels locked and loaded.
Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt
Agree with the old fashioned paper ballots and good ole #2 (as long as the ballot counters don’t have erasers). There is so much room for chicanery with tech voting.
Yes, Our kids are well trained in filling in the bubbles and are very honest and meticulous when given a task. So Kindergarteners it is!
Great idea!
A Democrat with a gun… if there is betting, I’d put my money on the Republican.
You’d make a lot of money, Margy.
Well that is a new thought. Let me think it over. LOL
Thanks for the laughter … well said!!
Not a bad thought…
Right on
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