We Have Reached Critical Mass in D.C.

I believe that we have now reached critical mass in Washington, D.C. and throughout state/local politics.  Elected representatives are interested in re-election and the power that brings.  Decisions/legislation are crafted by politicians to ensure they remain in power rather than doing what is best for the country, state, or municipality they are serving.  An honest and ethical devoted citizens that wish to serve in a public office no longer stand a chance against the power brokers who are in it for themselves.  The system is broken.  Short of an uprising that would see to a total "cleaning house" of D.C. and other governmental bodies, we will continue down a road of power, greed, and eventual destruction of our way of life as we know it.   

First Lady

Recently the First Lady has accused some factions of being very critical of her.  I do now and always will have the same respect for the "office of First Lady" as that of the President of the United States.  I may not respect the person in those offices however.  Michelle Obama in my opinion, presented her true character on the eve of her husband's winning the democratic nomination in 2007.  She stated that for the first time ever, she was proud to be an American and that for the first time she was proud of her country.  Short-term memories are relied upon in politics but I will never forget those words.  Never proud to be an American or proud of her country until she became the front runner for the office of "First Lady".  What should an honest, law-abiding, patriot conclude?               

Presidential Election Year...Economy Improving...Go Figure?

It is absolutely no surprise that we have now entered into the Presidential Election year and the major news media outlets are speaking about how the economy is suddenly starting to improve.  I stated to my better half four months ago that you will hearing that there are good signs that the economy is improving come January of 2012.  Sure enough, that message is starting to pick up steam on the major media outlets.  I predict that by summer, we will be told that the economic recovery is very strong despite attempts by Republicans to derail it.  Amazing how it all works.  Of course we know that most economic experts are calling for a slow road back through much of 2012.  Where is the truth in all of this?