I haven’t posted here in a long while and I’m not sure if I will again or not. I guess I’ve decided I don’t have much to say that others can say better. Part of it is simple disgust with the American political system. There doesn’t seem like either party speaks for me. President Obama has been a huge disappointment. He’s so anxious to compromise its hard to know what he stands for. He’s marginally better than the Republicans, but not by much. Maybe I’ll comeback here as the election draws nearer, who knows.
I share your frustration. (see below)
It seems that few pols (in DC or elsewhere) are interested in the people’s business and are instead laser-focused on their own re-election. Which makes them obsessive about raising $$$, which makes them receptive to lobbyists/donors.
Seems to me that requiring large quantities of cash to continue treading water used to be an impediment to getting a security clearance. Perhaps congressfolk are exempted?
I voted for Obama and also consider him a disappointment. I see no reasonable 3rd party or Republican candidate likely to win, so I assume Obama will get a second term. Would be interesting with Hillary as VP; she’s doing a good job as SoS and might reel back in some blue-collar conservative dems that have gone red.
I am toying with the idea of not voting. I have voted since I have been eligible but I am beginning to believe* it is a malignant charade made more malignant by the legitimacy afforded by participating. I’m not there yet but I am listening closely to the arguments…
*in areas where one is in a substantial minority and the electoral college delegates in one’s state are winner-take-all. Instant Runoff Voting would also rekindle my interest.