The more news I hear, and the more days I live, the more convinced I am that our politicians are lazy. I've said before, I'm pretty liberal. However, I also have common sense and believe in incremental change. I thought Obama would be more liberal, but I don't blame him for going middle of the road. It was the only road he could take. I do blame him for not admitting that. I also blame him for not calling the Tea Party out for what they are; irresponsible, and ill informed. Experts agree, listen to them! Cut spending, raise taxes, end of story. Sure I don't want to lose my mortgage interest deduction, but if it's the cost of doing business, so be it. Tax the rich, hell yeah! They've been untaxed for a decade and I don't feel any busier at work. And yes, they are my clients. Directly!
I wrote my congressman, and he wrote back. Problem is, it's pretty clear he didn't read my email. I'd have thought he had better staff than that.
My only hope is that the republicans nominate some reactionary nut job, Obama has a free term to accept reality, and we move forward. Knowing our collective luck, some middle of the road Republican will win the election and spend 4 years trying to win reelection. Maybe all presidents should be limited to one term. Give 'em six years.
