Like Adults (But Different)

“Act like adults.” How many times have you heard somebody plead this in utter frustration with others arguing about politics? How many times have you said it yourself? It seems obvious that grown people should be able to resolve differences without bickering or all-out fighting. You manage, at least most of the time, right?

October! Surprise!

It is that month. The one we have every four years, in which Americans are battered daily with presidential election fireworks until they just want to fall asleep and not wake up again until Christmas morning. This year, however, we’re not sure when Christmas morning is coming, and the fireworks have been going off all year.