Not Guy Incognito

So, tonight's the one and only televised debate in the Governor's race. You really should watch, but not to be informed. You really need to watch to see the lack of orginiality in this race.

Count the talking points that we've all seen before. Count the instances of mindless repetition and lack of creativity. Count the same ol' cliches that we've seen over and over again.

And then tell me you're not sick of what you saw.

I, for one, am still waiting to hear some ideas that can actually be put into place. I'm tired of hearing promises that can never be put into place. This race has become a high school government election, with one promising more drink machines, and the other promising better toilet paper.

It's become clear to me that no matter who wins this election, the real person leading in Richmond is Sen. John Chichester. Whether you like it or not, he's the one wielding the power when it comes down to the state budget.

So sit back, with a bag 0f corn tonight. Don't cheer, don't scream at who you don't like, and for pete's sakes, don't get your hopes up for tonight's debate or for the next four years.

Of course, I'll have my thoughts on the debate sometime later.