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Political funny stuff grabs me every time. You have a new fan. On Super Tuesday I wrote a wish list for Presidential candidates. You may fit into that list. Snooze alert: It is a little new-agist. I look forward to hearing how your campaign progresses. Who knows? You might get elected by write-in votes. You sure you want the job?

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Thank you, Mr. S'tarlin.

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Our opponents are also fiction writers. But they deny that fact.

Our honesty about our ability to conjure up interesting stories will be appreciated. Or not.

Some think the public likes being lied to. Some think you can sell anything if you attach the label, 'follow the science.'

I think our 'fictions' are more revelatory of reality than many of the 'facts' spun by our opponents.

Time will tell.

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Apr 4Liked by Mark Starlin

I saw the title and thought “Wait! Mark already has a hiking mate! He posted pics! Maybe not of the campaign trail, but some sort of wilderness trail?” A hiking mate is much more valuable, IMHO. Especially if someone hikes more than runs.

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True story.

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Apr 3Liked by Mark Starlin

I am honored that, should you win the highest office, you would have me as your Secretary of Heartwarming Fiction and Overall No-Nonsense Advice. I am more than willing to serve At the Pleasure of the President! Thank you, Mark. Just one teeny, tiny point of clarification, though: I said I was happy to serve, not in the cabinet, but in the pantry.... you know, where the churros and do-nuts are stored. Starlin for President!

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Apr 3Liked by Mark Starlin

I'm happy the milk shake, er cabinet situation worked out, and you've moved onto the serious roles. I'm with James Ron, Sharron absolutely will blossom in that role.

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Sharron is a fine choice for your Secretary of Heartwarming Fiction and Overall No-Nonsense Advice, Mark!

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Mark, I am honored to accept your offer.

Being VP is something I have aspired to since learning, on the first day of primary school, that I bear the same name as our country's first VP. I came home and asked my parents if I was named after one of our presidents. and they answered, "Which one?"

I think you are right that my skills as a fiction writer will come in handy in WDC.

I will serve honorably, and I promise, you needn't worry about conflicts arising. I won't bring a Yoko into the administrative mix.

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Probably the best 'haha' moment I'll have today, very clever.

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