Tina Bishop
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06:33:42 pm on January 9, 2010 |
2009 was for the most part, a year to forget. It started on a note of optimism. Our new President had promised so much and so many of his grand plans had been scuttled. It was to be expected that he would meet with brickbats and sledge hammers from those on the opposite side of the aisle, but the surprise alienation from those of his own party was a shock.
As a fervent Obama supporter, I must confess a certain disappointment in his record so far. Perhaps I had hoped for a miracle, a complete turn-around from the usual antics in Washington. The health bill finally seemed like a done deal. In order to placate some recalcitrant Democrat senators, it now comes with strings attached.
I am one of those elusive voters, a registered Republican whose last vote for a Republican was for Eisenhower, and who has voted the Democratic slate ever since. Call me an Independent, a creature much lusted for by both parties.
Last night Ron Paul was on the TV. Like many others, he is disgusted with the situation in Washington. He discussed the Tea Party group, a faction which in college would be labeled “nerds”, the misfits.
Unfortunately, unless things in Washington shape-up, the nerds may conquer all. We are at a cross road. Unless we watch out, a third party could sneak in and rule our world.
As a 92 year old woman, whose only political foray was a speech, made at 18, for Alf Landon, my interest in the future is fading, but I still would like to feel that my descendants will be living in happier times.
I can only croak out my dismay and hope that some one will listen.
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Valerie 3:20 pm on January 10, 2010 | # |
Great blog, Tina. Your comments capture the spirit and moods of all of us – and you are making the most of the new electronic age. Keep blogging! We’ll keep reading!