Yesterday I traveled Baird's Creek Rd. to see how the fall was coming along. I saw several political signs, but missed this one. It probably was there, yet it escaped my attention. Today I saw it, did a double take, then backed up on the curvy road to get the shot. Ok y'all. I chuckled at the sign. This is hillbilly independent awesome.
I'm not really sure what the sign says, but I'm sure this dude wants me to check the ballot in favor of Ron Paul for President. At first I thought Ron Paul supporters were kinda cute in a grass roots sort of way. Now they are plain freaky and annoying as hell as they spam my email.
The Wendy's intersection is historically a place for folks to preach or politic. Dipper Garrison frequently holds signs telling us 'God hearts us' as we sip our coffee and merrily pass him on Hwy 105. And sheesh, he did get a sewer for his efforts. So maybe standing on the corners of the Wendy's intersection isn't such a bad idea afterall.
Ya never know, maybe next we'll see Aycock or Wilcox taking advantage of this free advertising hotspot?
And speaking of colorful voices...
I found a new local political blog called Democracy Now! of the North Carolina High Country. Basically, it believes there is a mainstream media in Boone, which in itself is sort funny, but then promotes the idea that there is a corporate conspiracy to consolidate them into one stifling voice. While I agree there are problems with local media, I don't think consolidation is something I'd wring my hands in worry about. And, I have to laugh a little as I ponder the image of Steve Rondinaro, Ken Ketchie, Jonathan Hoffman, Tommy Wilson and Brittany Herndon-Swain sitting together with glee as they contemplate evil doings....
But I believe in the freedom to have a soapbox and am delighted that free speech reigns at both the Wendy's Intersection and on the Internet.
Heh. Here's a little humor to brighten your Sunday afternoon. This political sign is posted right outside the Boone city limits on Hwy 321. Somebody forgot to mention to the signage volunteers that the possibility of connecting your politician buddy with the idea that he might be 'for sale' is generally considered a really bad idea...a funny one, yes...but not the smartest political signage.
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