Political Common Sense for America

      I looked at Virginia and she just smiled, “You have them on the defensive because they have something to hide.  You be yourself and explain how it’s so simple a 16 year old can figure it out.”

      “I’ll do him proud,” I replied.

      When I stood up I immediately had a feeling of calm come over me.  I can’t really put my finger on it, but I got a rush of confidence from somewhere.  I think all of the years of delivering training and giving key note addresses, in the corporate world, is paying off right now.  Another crew member, wearing headphones, grabbed me by the arm and gave me a little shove out onto the stage.  The lights were intense and the audience was loud.  I could barely see anyone and the camera’s were just a shadow.  The moderator was on stage shaking the hands of the other two candidates as I walked up.  We passed cordial hellos and took our places behind our podiums.  The first question went to the incumbent Democrat, Senator Hays.

      “Senator Hays, how would you handle the economic problems that currently exist?” the moderator asked.

      “Well, I would like to thank you and everyone who is a part of producing this event, especially the Woman’s Voting League,” Senator Hays started, “I would also like to acknowledge my opponents for participating in this debate.  I believe the real question is who has already done the most to move the economy out of this horrible crisis?  A horrible crisis that was created by a Republican White House which not only couldn’t stop spending, but looked the other way when it was obvious that regulation and control was needed.  We need to continue to make sure the wealthy pay their fair share in order to support the growth of the struggling middle class…”

      I can’t believe he is blaming the Republican White House.  I can’t wait to hear what Frank Wagoner; the Republican candidate has to say about that.

      “Same question Mr. Wagoner,” the moderator said.

     “Well, I also would like to thank you and everyone who is a part of producing this event, including the Woman’s Voting League,” Frank Wagoner started, “I would like to clear up a few points the Senator made.  First, it was the Democratic Congress who argued against regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac when Treasury Secretary Snow went to Capital Hill concerned that we were on a slippery slope.  The Republican’s, and no one else, have been the voice of reason throughout this whole process of government spending.  We are now in a very complex time when economic experts suggest we need to increase tax breaks.  In this way we can begin the long journey…”

      Oh my goodness, I didn’t think it would be so hard to restrain myself from just yelling, Bull!  Are these guys serious?  All they’re doing is blaming each other and stirring up emotions of despair and confusion.  Now I’m getting mad.