Brent and Mary's Family COME FOR THE MUSIC AND STAY FOR THE INSANITY!: September 2008

I'm sorry, but this is supposed to be a blog and I can only "yell at the television" for so many years. If I offend anyone, so be it. I guess, you can't take politics out of the political scientist. Now with Mary's angst level at redline, let me begin.

Watch and see if you recognize any of these weasel's from above call for the Bailout. I can think of a few. They caused the problem and now they want the taxpayers to pay for it. They can't be allowed to speak out of both sides of their mouths. Before you say "All politicians do that!" Stop. First, like all universal statements that is far from the truth. And second, those that try can only do it IF WE LET THEM!

The above videos portray one issue and condemn one side of "the Aisle." Though true, the party on the right is to blame for many other problems. Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative, if you are corrupt, inept or have been there too long, you have got to go. We can't continue to allow them to get away with their actions. If you don't like the way things are, do something about it. Hold your senators and representative's feet to the fire. We can't let others worry about it or do it for us. WE MUST!

To quote the Declaration of Independence, "...Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

It brings a tear to the eye with its purity of speech and depth of truth. The design of our government is brilliant and inspired and does not need to be reinvented. However, it has one flaw: Officials, elected or otherwise, MUST HAVE INTEGRITY. Like the Temple in Jerusalem during Christ's time, Washington D.C. is filled with corruption and its own version of monerchangers, i.e. lobbyists and special interests. Until we, like Christ clearing the Temple, clean house in Washington and rid ourselves of lobbyists and corrupt leaders, the problems we face will never change no matter who is elected as President.

To me the choice of President is clear, albeit somewhat pained since neither side has promoted a truly, worthy candidate. Yet regardless who wins, we need remember a President does not enact laws or budgets. He merely suggests and signs both for a variety of reasons. But I digress, the Executive Branch is largely devoid of the issues I've discussed. It has its own, but they are in other areas.

So on this night of the First Presidential Debate, let's not forget that for whomever we vote it will not change or end most of these problems. The brokering and decisions that destroy us each and every day take place in the Capitol, Congressional Office Buildings, and other shady venues. It is up to us to stop this both in our local races and our state elections. But this is merely the beginning. WE must help influence the future decisions with our voices long after this election day.

That being finished, you may hurl your tomatoes the next time you see me, but it won't guarantee against another diatribe. Now does anyone have a Valium or a Xanax? Mary is REALLY stressed out by this.