GOP takes a hit in CNN Poll; Do they care??

A recent CNN poll showed that the majority of Americans blame Republicans for the Government shutdown and the loss of billions of dollars to the US economy.  But do they care?

The hard line conservative Republicans come largely from congressional districts that are so carefully gerrymandered that it doesn't matter what the general population thinks.  These guys are going to get re-elected no matter what.

Isn't it time to get rid of the gerrymandering process and have an independent agency define congressional districts based on population and geometry rather than politics?

12 Million Jobs

I WILL CREATE 12 MILLION JOBS!!!!  Trust me, vote for me... just don't ask me how.

Haven't we heard this before???

Humanizing Mitt

So, we  found out a lot about Mitt Romney, the "person", through incredibly well scripted and staged testimonials.  But when Mitt took the stage, it was the same old MITT.  What a let-down.  Rubio was great! Eastwood was entertaining.  Mitt was Mitt.  Exactly what are you going to replace "Obamacare" with Mr. Romney??????

Where Are The Candidates That Represent Most Americans?

It is a foregone conclusion that Barack Obama will be the Democratic nominee for President in 2012. Like him or not, the opposition is a bunch of bible thumping right wing ideologues that pander to the money of several key groups and represent an ideology that says god and business rule.

I'm sorry my friends, god only exists in whatever ideology people make up and business is only interested in turning a profit. Neither act in the best interest of the general population.

Where are the politicians who represent the mainstream "middle earth" people who just want a peaceful, prosperous society where we seek some middle ground between the extremes of liberal and conservative.

I think it's time for an INDEPENDENT to emerge that will strike a chord with the majority of Americans regardless of political affiliation. If that person can overcome the enormous disadvantage of election financing (also known as buying the outcome), we might find ourselves on the road to recovery. In the meantime, prepare for absolute gridlock for the next year and a half.