"Think of it this way, you could either be successful or be us ...

With our winning smiles, and us with our catchy tunes, and us, now we're photogenic, you know, we don't stand a chance."

I often wonder if it is put to democrats just this way, when they run for office.  It makes me sad.

I don't like republicans.  I don't like what they stand for and I don't like their methods.  And I think if most Americans would feel the same way, if they voted with their hearts instead of their checking accounts.  Republicans essentially only care about one thing, themselves.  If they had their way, they'd eliminate most government programs.  Why?  Because they believe everyone should take care of themselves, and screw everyone else.  Hilariously, they wrap this sentiment in Christianity, when really, it's just about as un-Christian as you can get.  I suppose their idea is that charity should take care of the "needy," but charity is the first thing to go out the window in times like these.  That is sad, but it is true.

Democrats may want to raise taxes, but only on those who can afford it.  I suppose I cannot speak for every democrat, but it is my belief that most democrats feel it is important to take care of those around us.  I know it is to me.  I make a comfortable living, with good benefits, but I know that not everyone is so lucky, and I think we need to help those people.  Some people might say, is it fair to punish those who are successful?  And I say, if it comes down to someone getting their second Bentley, or someone getting food, the Bentley guy is just out of luck.  If it comes down to getting 20,000 square foot lake house, or someone getting health care, you can kiss the lake house goodbye.

I think it is not that people disagree with this way of thinking, I think it is that the republicans have a very attractive way of packaging their beliefs.  I just can't believe that people fall for it.

I wish I thought the problem with government was the people in it.  But it isn't.  It's the people they represent.  And until the American people have a change of heart (and perhaps more importantly, brain), we're in trouble.

Election season is in full swing, and I'm sure there will be more like this.  I apologize in advance.