Signs of the Times

I got signs.
Two of them, one on each side of the entrance to
my driveway. I was not only the first kid on my
block, but the first for miles around to display
Obama/Biden signs. On the entire 22 mile
stretch of highway I drive to my book building
and back, I have seen signs for all the candidates,
but nary an Obama sign.

I had made two fruitless trips to the storefront
campaign headquarters of the local Democratic
Party. The first time, about six weeks ago, I was
told they had been ordered, should be in any time.
That prevented me from ordering any from the
Obama website. On my second visit, I got the
impression there wouldn't be any more. But-
lo and behold- they did get a few, two whole
weeks before the election. So here I was in this
deep red state with blue Obama/Biden signs.

And I had them for two whole days before
they were stolen. The sign I've had for a
local candidate, also by the entrance to the
driveway, still stands. Some folks must feel
so threatened by the idea of Obama becoming
president that even the signs need to be kept out
of sight. I don't think my signs would have made a
difference in how people are going to vote. I did
want to show my support for the one I think is the
best candidate. A lot of us have already voted.

One poll, the "Insider Advantage" (never heard of
them before), gives Obama a one point lead in
Georgia, but all the rest have McCain leading by
one to six points, and I think they are probably right.

But there are maps showing Georgia faded
to pink- or is it old rose?- and some
commentators are saying it is now purple.
Maybe the signs really were a threat- but
no, there have been reports of stolen Obama
signs all over the country for weeks now.

Some folks who are losing their one house will
vote for the man who couldn't remember how
many he owns.