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For a long time, I’ve sat back on the sidelines trying not to get involved with the political process via this blog. This does not mark the time where I *begin* however there is a process here whereby people and groups shift their allegiances one way or another.

I also believe that this country is far too divided for its own good. Politics is not a zero-sum game where if one candidate wins, everyone else on the other side loses. That’s how the game is played but it is far from the reality of everyday life. In fact, we are all shades of grey between the bedrocks of party politics in one way or another and that is why I am conservative, yet fiercely independent.

For those who have known me, you know that I am a Republican turned Independant. The reason for the change was because the ideals that I held closely – limited government and fiscal responsibility – have been values that are too easily and too often departed from on the political right. In too many ways, [...]

As a semi-political blog, I feel it necessary to issue an endorsement of a candidate this year. As you may know from my writing, I have been very objective in my opinions regarding politics. The election process boils down to a reasonable assessment of all issues involved, not simply one or two. Both candidates have [...]