"...Everybody's Talkin At Me...I Don't Hear A Word They're Sayin...Must Be The Op/Ed Page..."

Just finished perusing a pretty big chunk of the tidal wave of post game commentary about last night's Biden-Ryan matchup.

Somewhere, ever so slightly visible in the sandstorm of say so, is the pretty obvious consensus that, at least in terms of a winner and/or loser, the match was a draw.

Not that it matters.

Because it really doesn't.

We don't vote for VP.

We vote for P.

And unless it turns out that either Biden or Ryan spent some time helping Jerry Sandusky out in the showers, the election is not going to be swayed one way or the other by one running mate or the other.

That said, it occured to me as I ploughed through the op/eds from both sides of the spectrum, that there is actually a pretty easy way to keep from wasting time reading opinions, editorials and/or manifestos that are, well, a waste of your time.

Here's what you do.

Rather than read the whole piece, simply give it a quick scan. Even just doing that, you should be able to get a reasonable idea as to whether the writer is, for example, pro Obama or pro Romney or whatever.

Now, glance either up or down (depending on where you need to glance) at the "writer info", that is, the little bio information about the writer of the piece you just scanned.

Okay.

If the quick glance tells you, for example, that the writer is pro Obama and you see from a glance that the writer is a Democrat, then reading the whole article is a waste of your time.

For the obvious reason.

Same thing, just as obviously, goes for an article that is pro Romney written by a Republican.

For the same obvious reason.

If, however, you should stumble across the occasional, and startling, shiny nugget in the stream, an article by a writer of either loyalty that seems to be attempting, even if not achieving, a reasonable and balanced look at one or both of the candidates positions, then read that thing from cover to cover and share it with as many friends as humanly possible.

In fact, take it to Kinko's, print up copies and hand them out to everybody you meet between now and election day.

Because that article will be a one in a million, once in a lifetime shining example of journalistic integrity, fair and balanced reporting and a testament to the bright red, white and blue principles of open mind and heart.

Oh...afraid that many copies will bankrupt you?

Not to worry.

Two chances Kinko's will be greeting you anytime soon.

Slim and none.