A New Low

Once again, I must remind people that I am an Independent. I am not a Republican nor am I a Democrat. I believe in good ideas, not political parties.

Ever since Barack Obama has taken office the Republicans have launched a pathetic and ridiculous campain to frighten the public against everything the President has tried to do. It isn't based on facts. It is based completely on political motivations to help them regain control that they so justly lost.

Now it has reached a new low.

Unfortunately, we as Americans are not very informed about actual events. We get our information from news blurbs on TV followed by a commercial for penis enlargement. People are not reacting to ideas but reacting as if they're just simply voting for their favorite sports team, dedicated to the team despite the cause.

It is amazing to me that people are Obama-hating because he plans on delivering a talk to school-aged youngsters to promote learning and staying in school.

A quote I read on CNN's web site this morning - "As the father of four children, I am absolutely appalled that taxpayer dollars are being used to spread President Obama's socialist ideology."

WHAT???

So you're against students working hard and staying in school? At a time when drop out rates are higher than ever? Socialism? What the heck are you talking about?

I guess I shouldn't be surprised by our own stupidity. But I am. It has reached a new low.

Pennsylvania is the only state in the entire country to not have passed a budget. It's more than two-months over due. Why? Politics of course, partisan-politics. Aren't we all tired of this Republican vs. Democrat thing. Isn't it more important to promote ideals rather than political parties?

With every passing week I just become more and more embarassed to be an American.