It all started with an innocent post

My English friend posted about the cryptic crossword in his newspaper. It took him some time to get to the point, but that's okay because it's an interesting read anyway. Besides, it has taken this long for it to sink in... not the specifics of his post, but where it all started.
Sacramento, a dump in California
Where would California be if John Sutter hadn't created his little fiefdom where he did; when he did? If ol' John had has is druthers, he'd have created a Utopia. But for the fact that an employee discovered gold in a millrace about 50 miles from Sac, it might have happened.
Heck, Sac wasn't even the original capital. San Jose has that distinction. No, Sacramento wasn't even the second choice (Vallejo)... or third (Benicia). It would be fair to say it was the last final choice. Anyway, in my humble opinion, it is appropriate that Sacramento is the capital. It's just unfortunate that there are so many politicians required.
Maybe there should be a rule that once someone is turned out of office they have to wait until whoever replaced them in out before they can opt in again? No? Well then maybe there should be a rule that before anyone ever runs for political office, they should have had a real, steady job for at least five years? Stop that! Let's just make a rule that nobody can make a career out of politics.

There is a new quote over on the sidebar.