At times, Im confused about politics. Things just dont add up.
I do know -- because I read it in a newspaper article -- that 4 trillion greenbacks stacked on top of each other will reach the Moon. How well climb out of the national debt by adding more is perplexing, but I was never good at math.
Recently, Bill and I met a high school kid who was at an event we attended with friends. She was confused about politics, too.
While I signed a greeting card shed handed our group, Bill decided to make small talk.
So, how is school?" He asked in his teachers voice.
Well, Im failing politics, she said sadly. I just don't understand that stuff.
Bill paused, a quizzical look on his face, Politics? You mean Government class?
The student struggled for a moment, obviously uncomfortable with the direction of the conversation.
Its hard to explain, she said. You know, uh, its like . . . like . . . x2 + a + b . . . equals something, her voice trailing.
Bill grasped her meaning, Oh, you mean algebra!
Her face lit up in a smile, Thats it! I get confused.
As she moved from our table to another, our conversation turned to national debt, a new judicial appointment and bailouts.
The conversation went on and on.
Finally, I couldnt resist.
Hey, lets talk about something else! I announced to our circle. Im tired of talking about algebra.
Then came a clever response.
I guess weve been on a tangent.
Like I said, Ive never been good at politics.
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