Looking Out My Backdoor: I think I'll run for president

I’m thinking of running for president.

You can’t run. You are too old and crippled. You walk with a cane.

Walking doesn’t have the same elan. Listen: “I’m walking for president.” Who would vote for that?

True, you won’t appeal to the youth. But consider, how many of the youth of today bother to vote?

Good point. By rights, young people should rule the world. “A Game Boy in every hand.” “Make Angry Birds, Not War.” But if the young people don’t care to rule, I have an even better chance. Besides, statistics are on my side. More old people than young. Look around. Every other person on the stree...