I am not a fan of either political party as they are incapable getting things done.
Our congress enjoys a very low approval rating (14% I think) mainly because the two sides spend more energy in finger pointing and “gotcha” politics than they do in tackling any issues.
However, there is one difference I have noticed in the presidential candidates that willcertainly influence my vote.
John McCainhas employed a former senator, Phil Gramm, as his campain co chairman.
Gramm stated recently that we Americans who are not happy with the economy are “a nation of whiners”
This statementis striking to me, because it is Gramm and his republican controlled congress who wrote the 1999 Gramm -Leach- Bliley Act. This bill was literally written by the financial industry, which contributed heavilyto Gramm’s re-election.
After sen. Gramm left office, he was hired by a huge foreign bank, one of the very banks that profited from his legislation and will expect us taxpayers to bail it out if necessary.
The Republicans say we who are upset about being laid off, foreclosed on, losing our lifelong savings and losing buing power are a bunch of whiners.
Our conservative friends will continue to point to things likewho has a flag pin, who is holding their hands over their hearts during the pledge, how one celebrates Christmas and birthdays, and who is marrying whom. These are meant to distract us from the real problem: which party is ruining our country!
It is clear to me whom I want in the White House next January.