Re-Evolution!
Today I have decided, that I have listened to entirely too much talk radio. Not just any kind of talk radio, political talk radio. My brain has become completely saturated with every pundit whoever pundit-ed on the airwaves. There is only so much of a thing that you can take before something pops.
Whether you be a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, a Liberal or Progressive (or whatever you are calling yourself now) or a Left Wing Nut or a Right Wing Nut, A Radical Leftist or a Tea Bagger or you just haven’t figured out where on earth you stand on anything yet, you have to admit that politics is anything but boring. Chaos, (or is it KAOS ?) comes to mind, with the current tone of things in Washington.
Then there was Scott Brown. Now; Senator Brown from the great State of Massachusetts. Did you watch that on election night? It was electrifying! A solid Democrat state for as long as anyone can remember and now it is Republican! Imagine that! Ted Kennedy is rolling over in his grave. Did anyone catch his victory celebration! Where he told everyone that was watching, that his two lovely daughters were available! Wow. Had I said that and my wife was on stage with me, she would have bopped me in the head! Oops! Caught up in the moment I guess.
However, now the Democrats are wondering; just how did this fiasco happen? The day before, we had the majority and now its all kind of; iffy. Just one vote. A lot can happen with just one vote in the world of politics. It can mean the difference whether something passes and gets signed into law or it dies a quick death! Imagine that.
I watch the news and listen to talk radio to stay informed, but I think that there is a limit to the amount that I can digest. All too soon it becomes nauseating. One side calling the other side names and each starts digging up garbage about one another. One group is lying and the other side is telling the truth. But, which side? I seek the truth and if I can’t get it in one place, I will go somewhere else. I consider myself pretty smart and the last thing that I need is some phony politician trying to tell me what is in my best interest.
Sometimes I think that the most difficult things that are in debate and which might affect my country in a bad way, ought to be put up for a public vote. I hate the idea of being force fed something that leaves a bad taste in my mouth and being told that its a good thing!
Then there is election time. All of the politicians come out from under whatever dark, damp, moldy place that they are currently hiding under and want me to believe that they are my best friend and have only good intentions for me! Then its over and they go back under that rock and we won’t see them again until next election, then they come back out again, kissing babies and smiling! Funny isn’t it? Or isn’t it?
Always fluid, the world of politics is indeed, never boring. It gets our blood boiling and starts revolutions. Then, its back to business as usual. Crazy, hunh?
This Health Care debate is going to be the death of me. While I agree that some sort of reform is necessary, to stop the spiraling cost of medicine. It would best be handled by adult people who are actually willing to sit and listen to each others ideas, rather than storm off and go behind a closed door to strike a deal without listening to any one else. After all, these guys up there in DC are put into office by us, the public. Then those concerned are stunned by what happened in Massachusetts. And they wonder why!
Oh well…tomorrow is another day and life goes on. Another talk show, another interview, another sleepless night! Give me a break!
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