America's Despondency

It’s nearly impossible to find a Republican who is enchanted by Senator McCain. At best, he is perceived as another Democrat ready to deed the southwestern states back to Mexico. This is the contentious subject that turned Republicans against President George W. Bush.

All the McCain diehard supporters can offer in his defense is that the likes of Reverend Wright and Bill Ayers won’t be on his short list of Supreme Court nominees. That’s good, but hardly sufficient kindling to build a fire under the electorate.

His only chance of building any enthusiasm within his party is by selecting a Vice President with conservative credentials. This individual will certainly be regarded as the Republican nominee for the 2012 presidential contest.

In contrast, Senator Obama exudes charm. He has the leftwing in a swooning trance. His choice of a running mate will have little impact on his fate. He is going to have to run on his credentials, experience and his tax happy programs.

It’s demoralizing. In a wonderful country with 300 million citizens, it’s a bit disheartening to be stuck with McCain and Obama.

Soon both will be comparable to NASCAR drivers depending on gas vapors to carry them across the finish line with ten laps to go. Except for the intransigent flag carriers, the crowd will be checking their watches and wondering if they should leave early.

Much of this despondency can be laid at the feet of the current stalemate in DC. From budgets to immigration to national defense to energy solutions, there isn’t a single piece of legislation under consideration that isn’t rife with gotcha spurs.

Congress is a joke. It’s filled with party hacks who are more concerned with their committee assignments than the needs of the people they represent.

New Hampshire’s very own Representative Paul Hodes (D) is a shining example of this selfish political greed, cowardice and corruption.

This little weasel refuses to sign the Discharge Petition for the SAVE Act, H.R. 4088, after cosponsoring it. Speaker Pelosi doesn’t want the Save Act debated in the House, and has Representative Paul Hodes hiding under his desk.

What plum assignment has she promised him to block the discussion of legislation that would mandate all businesses verify Social Security numbers before hiring people? Or maybe a better question, what is she threatening if he doesn’t obey her?

The answer to either question is irrelevant. But the questions do shed light on why America is stuck in neutral. And it possibly explains why Obama and McCain have all the resonance of a dull thud. The country doesn’t need another pansy or a warrior. It needs results.