The Oblivious Right

This opinion from the NYT is a wake-up call to those in power. I am not better off now than four years ago, nor do I expect to be better off in 2008.

Get a clue, all you Wag-the-Doggers. People know you are just promoting stupid bills, stupid stalemates, and other stupid policies to take our attention away from real issues.

Check out this poll. Popularity is a bitch.

I know there are no easy answers, but someone needs to stand up and tell the truth for once, instead of being a yes-man, or woman, as the case may be.

The average Joe Schmoe like myself supports both the poor and the rich with our taxes. We rarely get any breaks, with few wage increases or decent jobs. Our economy seems to have become one of service, but someday--sooner rather than later--there won't be anyone who can afford to buy the service.