Felt this. You really should have seen it 10 years ago. Though it’s closer to 20 at this point.

I miss the sheriff we had my first 26 years. Back when the department was mostly hands off with people. Then the feds come in and arrested him for corruption. I mean. He was. That wasn’t their business though. I guess all good things must end. Sure he was taking bribes but what’s a campaign contribution here and there between a sheriff and his constituents.

Is there a Gell-Mann amnesia equivalent for government? Where people will see their elected officials doing something reprehensible over there but then suddenly trust their motives on any other government program?

Coworker: are you related to those Drafts’ over in Saluda County? Me: different branch of the family but yeah. Coworker: they’re all trouble makers. Me: rule of thumb, if their last name is Drafts they probably a trouble maker. Coworker:… Me: just being honest.

That’s government for you. Even in the future apparently.