We have come to the formal end of the mid-term campaign process, and a disappointing process it has been! Enormous sums of money were spent on behalf of candidates who
were, in their own rhetoric, unworthy of the offices they sought. Very little was revealed about how the candidates would approach solving the serious problems facing the nation. A great deal was exposed about their personal characters.
For me, I found a few pearls among the garbage. I encountered and exchanged with
some bright, thoughtful and articulate people. Our orbits now intersect, and our
lives have been enriched because of that.
Whatever the outcome when the votes are tallied, let us now proceed to "bind the nation's wounds" and to restore the international luster to America's image.
We can hope that the winners will see the need for cooperation for the benefit of
all. Anything less will be unworthy of a great nation.
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Marty,
I agree with you that this has been one of the most disappointing campaigns in memory.
All slander, no substance.
Historically in times of civil, economic or international unrest, the country becomes polarized towards extremist views. We have the perfect storm of all three: a minority president and speaker of the house, high unemployment and a 10 year old war.
What amazes me is that no one has the courage to stand up and state the obvious.
We are a country with doctrine based in the past... We can no longer afford entitlements based upon FDR's New Deal and LBJ's Great Society. Nor can we be the protector of the free world based on the Gipper's cold war doctrine.
But who amongst us is answer these questions. Who is willing to
even willing to ask these questions?
I firmly believe this country must change directions. But I dont see anyone ... Republican, Democrat, Tea Party or Independent.... willing to show me a realistic path.
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