Thanks, gc70!
It's a freedom to gripe in a democratic society as it is a freedom to turn the channel or tune out, or ignore. Most of my post have been in response to pro GWBzers cheerleading about their boy who to quote Robert Plant is
Dazed & Confused!" Now that most of the country has arrived at a similar place as it pertains to our "leadership" the next step is to contemplate a better "way to go."
It's most likely going to be three non productive years ahead but that's better than the alternative. I'd pay the guy to stay in bed.
From the way he got "in" to the ineptitude displayed while
in" it's just been a disaster.
...and don't dismiss the sometimes humorous one liners...they are very effective in dealing with such a tragedy as has befallen this country.
I think there may be one or more potential candidates out there under the radar who will emerge at the appropriate time. I'm not referring to JM or HRC.
The next regime will certainly be better listeners (and hopefully speakers) than this crowd.
Give middle America a little more of what they want. Honesty,
transparency accountability, concern for middle America not corporate America.
If the economy is satisfactory at the time of the next election people will do what they always do...attack the real issues. Not same sex unions or abortion but issues which are of the "State"
Health Care for an aging society
Real Social Security help...Fund it!
Restoring jobs to the American workers by penalizing off shore shams and outsourcing ( doncha love that benign term ) "Was the poor bastard fired?" "No, No, his job was just outsourced..... he'll be fine! There'a a new DQ going in down the street!"
Spending restraints on Congress and the Pres.
Meaningful Homeland Security and border priority which starts at the borders not with "guest worker programs"
Quit allowing one illusive terrorist leader to change our entire way of being Americans. It can be argued that Bin Laden chose our President. He cleared his throat and we went "fetal" for Bush in the last election. Then GWB stepped on his parts ...and ours! BL couldn't have pick on a more suitable candidate for his recruitment poster than GWB. We need to lower the terror level of our own gov't. But then again, a scared electorate is an easily manipulated electorate. Just ask GHWB vs the Econ of 92.
How about creating some real accomplished scholars on the middle east and the Muslim faith. We're not going to kill faith and philosophy with guns folks.
All that is accomplished is a hightening of their resolve. This administration over simplified the middle east. He didn't know a Sunni from Hyundai.
Real penalties for employers who hire illegals like the kind of penalties I'd be subjected to if I violated a gun law.
Taxation for
any so called church engaged in political activities
Some churches have more flags than crosses! And in some "parts" it's a very lucrative business. Does God really like Americans best? Was Christ a big blonde Republican dude from La Jolla?
Now that takes some national ego!
How about meeting with yoiur science advisory once a week instead of once.
Let's treat global warming a little more seriously.
If the economy's in the dumper by the next election...well, disregard the aforementioned!
It'll be
the economy, stupid! Because first and formost we Americans are consumers and lots of other things secondarily!
These are only a few concepts which would help turn this country around. I'll be adding more as we get closer to "throw the bums out" day!
I'd like other's suggestions on improvements to our future.
Or as we say in golf...never up, never in!
I think it's golf!
Pass the Tylenol!
Rimrock
The dot.com boom was a similar obscenity and I have friends who could wallpaper their houses with Worldcom stock.