Time stuck in the middle

The political commotion we call American politics unfolding before our eyes as of late is enough to make even the most politically active among us frustrated and appalled!.  Democrats and Republicans are supposed to circle their camps and only fire salvos of negativity toward each other; the Republicans must not have gotten the memo. Apparently in this age of adversarial politics the shotgun approach to spewing negativity towards one’s opponent leaves every candidate a target. For those who think this is something new, let us not forget, only four years ago Hillary and Barrack were doing the exact same thing that Romney and Gingrich are doing now!

Time living backwards forward

There is a very fascinating book on the shelves right now by Elizabeth Dowling Taylor;  “ A Slave in the White House: Paul Jennings and the Madison’s.” For history buffs like myself, it is like pumpkin pie and cool whip; a real treat. I have always felt that studying history helps us understand and develop a better appreciation for the times we live in. As compared to lamenting about current problems and longing to live in a past time when things supposedly were a lot better. It is easy to fall into the trap of living backwards, not forward when times get hard!

Time for government by attrition

Not sure government by attrition is as catchy as saying government by the people, only with less people, but in a world where catch phrases fuel movements, get ready; the change we have all been looking for is about to come and go right before our eyes.  The President recently announced that as part of his campaign promises he wants to work on making government smaller.

Time throwing the baby out with the bathwater

If I were a used car salesman and I wanted to sell you a car without seat belts and four bald tires, you argue at the suggestion from me that you were getting a great deal no matter what the price. It is one thing to be driving around thinking everything is okay with your car and a completely another to know an accident could happen at any time because you decided to save a few bucks. Well hello America; you’re saving a few bucks with all these cutting back efforts regarding the government, but in fact as a country we are an accident waiting to happen!