Simple Statements

Often the most poignant, relevant, and valuable statements are of fewer words. I read and hear smart people all the time who feel the need to blather on and on about their point. The thing they don't understand is that they decrease the effectiveness of their argument by surrounding it with bullsh*t.

Today, economics blogger Mish, absolutely nailed it in one sentence in one of today's posts:

"Why is it so hard to find a fiscal conservative who also wants to mind their own business on gay marriage and other such nonsensical issues, respect a woman's right to choice, end the war mongering overseas, and end the ridiculous war on drugs?"

If the Republicans or Democrats want to actually become the permanent majority, they would follow this single principle. A third party running on this platform could easily control the middle 40% of the electorate. Then again, that would be too simple.

Instead of the fly of the day, here are some pics of my fishing buddies freezing their arses off on the San Juan, looking for big fish. No pics of me, as I was operating the camera.

San Juan '10

Tight Lines,

Dave