“Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [Republican] party, and they’re sure trying to do so, it’s going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can’t and won’t compromise. I know, I’ve tried to deal with them.”

– Barry Goldwater

He fucking knew. Barry Goldwater had anticipated this bullshit, this absolute ridiculousness, since as late as 1994 and potentially earlier than that.

Twitter harbors some interesting people. Far more interesting people than most social networks such as Myspace and Facebook, perhaps in part because it’s not as popular as the aforementioned social networks. Individuals such as C1TYofFL1NT and TheLastBand1t are quite attentive to some fascinating goings-on in Flint. They’re more attentive to local politics than any other folks I’ve met.

Specifically, these two gentlemen are keen on blueberries. What does anything important have to do with blueberries? The answer probably won’t surprise you, because your gut instinct is quite correct when you assume nothing at all. That’s right, Phil Shaltz bought a billboard and had it say “I’m concerned about the blueberries.”