When the Donald Hits the Phone

Imagine my surprise when "Donald J Trump" flashed across my landline phone display while it rang.  Of course I had some idea as to what would happen next so it was no surprise to hear a recorded message.   Robo-Donald wanted me warn me that I wouldn’t be able to support him in the California primary.  A web address was given to obtain instructions so that I might vote for the Donald. 

I know what the instructions will be because I make it my business to know such things and because my local registrar’s office has been sending cards and letters on the subject of Independents getting the most from California's contorted process since March.  Sorry Robo-Donald but I belonged to a political party for thirty years before I outgrew them like I did plastic firearms and miniature trucks.  I am not only an independent voter but I am proud to be one.  I wear my No Party Preference status like a badge of common sense in a political world where inmates have been allowed to run the asylum for far too long.  Even when I belonged to a party I was an independent voter that gave volunteer work and donations to campaigns for members of both the major parties.  If I learned anything from the experience it is that too many Americans never grew out of high school and view election season like it was spirit week.  

I might have considered Robo-Donald’s request if election reform was a major plank in his campaign.  It would be a sign of mature analytical thinking.  Until I see that from a candidate I will continue on as an independent because to be anything else would make me more a part of the problem than the solution.  

This primary season California will get a taste of what battle ground states endure every election year.  Unfortunately when the general election arrives we will return to our role as a true blue state to be ignored as anything but an ATM for two candidates that couldn’t care less about us.  If we feel used when it is over it is because we have been but at least the Robo-calls and TV ads will end on June 7th.