Today I listened to the callers after the Iowa Straw Poll.
Sometimes I don't think people listen to anything. And furthermore, I don't think that the majority of people are truly "in tune" with what's going on around them.
Two of the callers, one from Manhattan, KS and the other stated he was "Catholic" (although I don't quite know why he felt there was a need to state his religious persuasion)... But both said they were tired of the "hatred" perpetuated by the "Republicans" and generally, people at large.

Well, although there is quite a great deal of "hype" put out there, there is also a good deal of truth to be heard amongst the jabs and arrows being flung.

Economically, we are NOT doing well at all.
There have been years upon years of mis-management and outright corruption from both sides to the point that people would absolutely just "flip out" if the full truth were known.
New Orleans hasn't been rebuilt...or, the people even helped. Why not?
The failed levee's not replaced with bigger and better - and assurances for better, and more secure surroundings far from a reality.
Bridges are allowed to be structurally unsafe to the point of collapse across this nation and roadways a continuing peril to the public who travel them... and Why?
Health Care is a joke for everyone! And yet, our congressmen and leaders, athletes and "so-called" movie stars and celebrities have the best care possible.
The likes of people such as Brittaney whats-her face and Lindsey and Paris and Niki ... can act like complete idiots and criminals while the various peon's of the nation who pull such antics are tossed behind bars and the keys thrown away.

There is such inequity in the land, and to me, it seems the entire world has lost it's collective mind. People are just NUTS!! And yet, the bulk of society just rolls along as always oblivious to the sad state we presently live in.

I dunno...is it just ME?

I personally don't think "better" politics is where we'll find answers. It is a far deeper problem than man alone can take on. But what do I know?

I do know one thing. I'm not looking to mankind for the answers to what ails us. I will vote for the one that makes most sense out of the mess, if that's even possible. And pray that they aren't like every other one that has ever risen to the greatest power position available in this country who has their own agenda w/out regard to "the little people" who make this place tick. They are the true movers & shakers...they who work hard, obey the laws, pay taxes, buy insurance, do all things right so that the rest of the immediate world around them can benefit by their efforts. And they are the ones hurting the most.

I think it would do us well to consider placing someone bigger than us in charge, FOR ONCE, and mean it. Why bother with "In God We Trust" when we really don't? When it's virtually a sin to even utter God's name under our breaths, lest some poor schook be offended beyond repair?

I need this rant because it waxes very political in the air we breathe at the moment, and no one seems to really be forthcoming with solid help for the stuff that's making our nation sick to the core. Where did our rights go? Where did our country go?" And just where did our sanity go over the last decade or so?


I am reminded of this: "If my people, who are called by my name...will humble themselves and pray ( and turn from their wicked ways), then will I hear, and then will I answer them"... God

Sorry for the rambling. I probably am making no sense, but I know what I'm trying to say here, and I hope you can make something of it as well.
Have a nice tomorrow - especially if today wasn't all it should have been.