There's nothing wrong with hope Peg, and being an optimist, and most important happy and content. I realize I rant "alot", about things that I have no control over, and I try to make an effort for my voice to be heard to the elected officials in my State, even the Mayors office at times. Even to those outside my State, and in Washington, and I have yet to hear my name, and proposals come up on either floor.:)
Perhaps to my own detriment I can't help but acknowledge what I believe to understand about the facade our govt embraces, and then portrays themselves to the American people that they are always working in our best interest. If I were to believe this I would have to say that my half empty glass, once full from what I believed to be served up, and dranked half of what it was not, it was Kool-aid, with something in it.
If we go back almost a year now, and all the changes all those people were gonna bring to Washington, like McCain stated, "when they get to Washington they were gonna shake things up", by sending some real messages to all those who have made such a mess of things, it wasn't gonna be business as usual...........where had he been throughout his career, on some remote island?, and Obama was another who was gonna bring about change, and if he became president would not only do so much of the same, he promised the American people who he claimed elected him are those he would serve.
One of the big things he saw he would have to challenge is Wall Street, Corporatism, and out of control comp pkgs, and the legal corruption that took this economy and the markets down. Lobbyist were to stay clear of at least the White House, because he was ready for them, and the next we hear Daschle was invited to the White House......kind of back sliding on his words.........not only is Daschle a lobbyist but so is his wife. How can a President trust a hypocrite, and a person who used his elected office to benefit himself?.
"Nothing has changed for how Washington does business". Last I looked its business as usual.
The only thing that changed was an end to Reagan/Bush era, that this nation has suffered under for to many years. Their legacy will be felt for years into the future. Not only is there a time for change, but a time has arrived for those elected to serve this country with honesty, integrity, and decency...........the same they expect from our men and women in uniform.........not to much has happened so far, if nothing changes nothing changes. Washington has a way of changing those with the best of intentions, kinda like the ole saying, "he'll come around!", its either this or their sale pitches all of them use to get elected, and when they're campaigning they are serving up all the Kool-aid to get the crowds intoxicated..........spiked yes, but with no punch, just an early morning hangover.
AI
