Its been a while and I have some stuff to say

It has been a while since I posted.  I have been busy (3 kids) and I haven't had the time or energy to write at night.  I should spend time while at the office to throw something down.  In any event, its 5:30, the little boy is up, and I decided to throw something down.

A lot has happened since my last post.  The Federal Government held everybody hostage with the debt ceiling debate.  The democrats gave away the farm to get a deal.  Polls showed that 70 percent of people polled believe that increasing taxes is not a bad idea.  Surprisingly (that is sarcasm) there is no revenue increase.  Instead, the "deal" only includes trillions of dollars of cuts.  In the end, the two parties are not different.   The "tea party" candidates are different.  They are a disgrace, if only because they try to relate to the historical tea party.  They, of course, have the right to believe what they believe (no matter who jacked up those beliefs are).  My issue is they try to "harkan" back to the founding fathers. You know the founding fathers, men who were some of the most intelligent men who ever lived.  Men who were actually progressive, something the Tea Party members surely are not.

In any event, the Democrats and Republicans are really the same people. That is their only concern is reelection.  I admit I was an Obama supporter.  I went to his rally in Springfield, IL.  I saw him speak.  I listened, and I actually believed what he said.  Change, hope, dreams.  He is a hell of a speaker.

However, in the end, it is clear his main concern is only reelectin.  We need a President who is willling to stand up and piss some people off.  I would like to see one candidate who is willing to take a chance and say what actually needs to be said.  God knows none (of the vast vast majority) are capable of telling teh truth, or standing up for what they believe in.

It seems to one way to solve this problem is term limits.  At least then, you would not have Senators and Representatives who are really only worried about their reelection.  They might actually worry about what is better for the Country....  Does anybody really think that the people in congress, those who make a very good living by salary, great benefits, and the other money they receive (whether illegally or legally) are going to enact a system that limits their public service???  the answer is clearly NO.

If there was ever time in this country for a 3rd party with a sack, this is it.

We will discuss later.

On another note, in 22 days, I am playing Pebble Beach with my brother and Dad.  I don't play as often as them due to time constraints (DAd is retiured and lives on a golf course, brother is married, no kids so both can play as they want to).

I will beat them both, though.  My skill set is so dramatically better than theirs.  I will keep you posted as get closer.

Finally, the little boy got tubes last week and it has been great.  He is doing better (sleeping) and just generally happier.  Glad we did it.  (of course, I write this at 6:00 b/c he was up at 5:30).  :)

Oh well.

Just remember, this is just what I think.  Nothing more and nothing less.

Have a great day and be easy.

-cp