More of the same

Is there nothing more interesting for 60 Minutes to air than some half-ass segment on the notorious "curveball" double agent (or whatever he was or is)? It's clear that the war in Iraq is a catastrophe of epic proportions. It's clear that we were lied to, either by our own government (I vote yes) and others (yes, again). But then, what's new?

As I'm listening to this segment, on the radio mind you, and as my stomach churns, I begin, anew, to question our government, past and present, and how much they have crossed the boundary between leadership and overlordship. We are a country run by an elite few that care not about your freedom or mine. We are a country made up of many citizens that think they will become part of this elite few so they can have the opportunity to limit our freedoms. Our access. Our ability to choose for ourselves the lives we so choose. Gay, straight, poor, rich, soul, rhythm & blues, or good old rock-and-roll. This is who we are. Or is it?

I'm eager to see what happens in 2012. I've all but given up on "change we can believe in" or the new promise with America or whatever is in the next cup of tea offered to us. There is no plan, boys and girls, and there is no desire to let freedom ring.

Man, that feels good.

As always, be thankful for what you have, buy only what you need, and work diligently for peace. The preceding blog entry once again points out the need for term limits. Please call or write your representative - national, state or local - and demand real change. Merci.