It is Halloween time again. This month we have some cautionary tales in the Real News. Watch out for all of these things, aside from political campaigns, that could ruin your Halloween.

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Back to the political campaigns item for a bit. How can campaigns ruin your Halloween is what you are thinking, if you even read that line. Well, we will tell you how. This is probably our newest number one pet peeve. Campaigning has always pissed us off, but it seems to have been launched to new heights this year. Those damn signs are everywhere.

This is supposed to be one of the most beautiful times of the year in this part of the country. Cool, crisp mornings lead to the leaves changing and everywhere you look there are vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. What you havenāt noticed the colors this year? Could it be because at every intersection and free space in peopleās yards there is a campaign sign? Bold blues and reds try to advertise their owner to a place in political office. They also always include stars and stripes because Jesus H Christ if this candidate doesnāt happen to be more American than that dirty commie sympathizer they are running against.

It really pisses us off. No one knows a damn thing about this people, but if their color scheme catches the eye better they are going to get elected, and chances are because they have no real qualifications, just pretty signs, they are going to suck at the job. Not only is this bad because of the stupid stuff they will do when they are in office, it leads to a vicious cycle. Politicians do dumb shit, so more people run against them when they come up for election the next time, and of course this means even more campaign signs. This has to stop people. The time is now.

So what can we do about it you are probably asking yourself? Simple, write in candidates that did zero campaigning. Elect people that will pass laws that eliminate or at least limit campaigning. No more campaign signs, no more TV and radio ads. We donāt want to see candidates bashing each other for 4-5 months prior to elections. Take all ads off TV. Level the playing field. Allow for only a series of town hall style meetings or debates that can have plenty of public interaction. Those in the public that are interested can go and listen and take part if they so choose, those without interest can carry on blissfully ignorant, watching Monday Night Football free from senseless political ads.

Sick of everyone bitching about politics but not voting? Make it illegal to complain about the government unless you vote. That is right, you vote you get a license for the next year to bitch about the government. Some drunk idiot sitting on a bar stool talking loud enough for everyone in the place to hear him about how the schiesters have done everything wrong. Ask to see his license, and chances are he didnāt even vote and doesnāt have one. Call the police and have them take him to the cooler for the night. It should motivate him to vote next time, which is always a good thing, and everyone can have a peaceful night chasing tail at the local watering hole.