Politics as usual

I don’t like expressing my political opinions in public. I think it is too divisive. I like people from with all political beliefs, as long as they are rational & intelligent about those beliefs. I also try to make my posts light & humorous. So, I have no idea why I’m writing this, except that I am frustrated.

I am watching the State of the Union as I write this post. Although I am a registered Democrat that campaigned for President Obama, I consider myself just left of center in the political spectrum. I have voted for Republican candidates in the past & will probably do so again in the future if they are the best choice for the office.

I think Obama is quite possibly the best speaker I have ever seen. I believed his message a year ago and I still do today. So, why am I so cynical?

After a year, I don’t think his administration has accomplished much. I believe much of the blame lies squarely on Congress. They bicker and bicker and don’t accomplish anything! I think that is why this speech annoys me so much. Even if President Obama is the smartest man that ever lived, with all of the answers to our country’s problems, he is rendered powerless by the legislative branch. Congressmen & Congresswomen seem more concerned with keeping their jobs and helping their party than actually doing anything. Our democracy is supposed to be representative, but I don’t see anybody fighting for my interests.

I am sad that at age 35 I have lost faith in our political process. Despite the fact that President Obama seeks to change the system, I fear it will change him.

For the sake of my future, your future and our country’s future, I hope that my cynicism is unwarranted and all of our best interests prevail!