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A Pox on Congress this 4th of July
by Roberta Murphy
I received an irate call from my father, Bob Michelson, this morning.
He, a calm and decorated veteran and pilot of three wars, was fit to be tied. In addition to following the stock market closely, he tracks world events with the eyes of a falcon.
“GM’s stock price is at an all-time low and Citibank is sitting at a 10-year low,” growled the Colonel. “Meanwhile the world scowls at us as we slurp up 25 percent of its oil supply and contribute to worldwide spikes in fuel prices–and yet refuse to drill for oil in our own backyard.”
And why can’t Congress get mobilizing legislation into gear? Because the legislation isn’t quite…perfect.
And so our elected leaders dismiss themselves for a patriotic holiday–as their fellow Americans and constituents drain their assets at the gas pumps this summer.
I join this veteran in his complaint–and wish we had reason to celebrate decisive action from our elected leaders this 4th of July.
June 29th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Amen - it’s about time that we do something about the situation. I may not know the best answer, but I am confident that doing nothing is the wrong answer.
Republicans and Democrats alike - it is time to start working towards a solution other than just changing the tax code!
P.S. - Please tell the Colonel thanks for his service…
June 29th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
David:
Thanks for stopping by–and I fully agree with your sentiments.
I passed along your good wishes to the Colonel.
He grinned–and concurs.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
I’ve been selling luxury homes in Bend Oregon since 1981 and it’s refreshing to see a great blog like yours! Keep up the good work!