@tvortalks, that is, by far, the nicest thing anyone has said to me in regards to my writing, THANK YOU!
I honestly never thought of myself as much of a writer but in some situations I am properly motivated to go all "streaming consciousness" when I feel justified in doing so.
Like I said in the post, I really have enjoyed my vacation from politics but sometimes I have to say what is bugging me.
Thank you for the kind words and the follow. Now I just have to live up to the expectations :)