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outhouse has to do with the birthday. Maybe someone could explain that to me.  The best yard signs are the ones for lemonade stands. Some kid who could be the next Donald Trump has had the 'get up and go' to make some money.  We all should stop to taste some and pay a little extra.  And think of the person who first thought of tying balloons on the yard sign; a marketing genius. Of course, South Dakota wind does make this a short-term effect.
•     This time of the year sees a dramatic increase in yard signs.  It is like the signs are breeding on their own as fast as they multiply.  Political yard signs; what is their purpose?  There aren't any issues being discussed. Do I care who other yard owners want to win the elections?  Is it safe to drive and read the signs or is that close to texting? So what is the purpose?  I am probably wrong but I think it is name recognition.  Some of the candidates for state level offices may not be familiar to us so the more often we see their names, the better chance we will recognize it on the ballot. For example, I have no idea of how to pronounce Chicoine but after seeing the signs, I do recognize it and I am sure he is a fine fellow. I would vote for him.
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