Debate Bloomers

Whose 9 and 11 year old kids, when flipping through the channels, get excited when they see a Presidential Debate is on? Whose kids, sit in front of the TV, totally absorbed, listening to presidential candidates talk about the Federal Reserve, capital gains taxes, and healthcare reform? Whose kids cheer when one of their preferred candidates lands a punch in the debates?

My kids, that's who.

I'm so proud. (wiping tear from my eye.)

At least I was proud, until last night, while eating dinner with the debate on in the background, the debate discussion turned to taxing the rich. VidKid looked up, and said "Taxing the rich? What's so wrong with taxing the rich more?"

Somewhat taken aback, I raised my eyebrows at him, pausing....trying to figure out how to explain this to him. And then, VidKid looked at me, realizing his error, and said "Oh, yeah....sorry... I just forgot. I just forgot for a second. The rich give us jobs."

Atta kid.

That's right. The indoctrination starts very early in this house.