I read a couple of articles today on what the Republicans hope to accomplish, which will be done, of course, by sidestepping parliamentary rules and such (nothing like taking the low road and showing those Dems who's in charge!). Then, there was this interesting read about Obama cutting loose the old guard and bringing in the new. Interesting on first blush, but then a little less interesting when you see that he's going to be starting up his reelection campaign any moment now.
I speak about term limits often. I say something every night in fact (it's kind of like Bob Barker and his spay/neuter call to action, but just a different type of cut). I often wonder what would happen if we just focused on the issues. What would happen if we had a real plan and we focused on it instead of always worrying about our position and power? What would happen if there were legitimate debate in Congress? It is a deliberative democracy, is it not? Well, I would argue that it is a deliberative republic, but then we'd just be splitting hairs.
I don't know about you, but I don't really see anything radical coming from the 112th Congress to change the people that govern and the way they govern. I'm actually a little down about it. Then, I think about my daughter, who today realized what Pi was and was excited to learn about it all by herself. If she could only understand how circular real life truly is. Ah well, I'm sure she'll realize it some day.
As always, be thankful for what you have, buy only what you need, and work diligently for peace. Call your representative or senator today and urge him or her to introduce and support legislation backing term limits (see..I told you...every night).
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