Politics and Quagmires <br /> <br /> Did you ever stop to think of this<br /> The similarities that exist no doubt<br /> Between our politics as we know them<br /> And the quagmires round about<br /> <br /> They say the subjects best to avoid<br /> Are politics and religion<br /> For so to engage will never end<br /> In a clear winning case by a smidgeon<br /> <br /> <br /> Politics are fraught with danger<br /> And soft footing there we greet<br /> And oft times we are in real trouble<br /> When obligations we try to meet<br /> <br /> While quagmires are terrains we know<br /> So soft and mushy under foot<br /> And areas we would rather avoid<br /> To go there we're hard put<br /> <br /> The analogy here is really quite sound<br /> They both give the same result<br /> A no win situation for sure<br /> And could only cause insult<br /> <br /> So If you're setting up a blog<br /> This advice to you is bidden<br /> You're well advised to stay away<br /> From these topics so failure ridden <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A little ditty with some tried and true advice about two topics to avoid when setting up a blog for the first time. The advice is self evident, and is not based on any personal experience by the author with setting up blogs<br /> <br /> John Cornick<br /> Halifax, Nova Scotia<br /> <br /> <br />   Submitted By: John Cornick