The Machine

Ah, it felt good to resurrect one of my Salem Weekly Strange Up Salem columns today: "Rage against the Machine." (I now like to capitalize both words in The Machine to indicate how malevolent it is.) The column seemed like the perfect accompaniment to a post I put on my Strange Up Salem Facebook page today. RAGE AGAINST SALEM'S MACHINE! Vote for People People in the May 17 election.These candidates will bring us a Fresh Start: -- Carole Smith, Mayor-- Cara Kaser, Ward 1 city councilor-- Matt Ausec, Ward 5 city councilor-- Sally Cook, Ward 7 city councilor The Machine wants…