How can it be that every idea put forth be the Republicans is dismissed by the Democrats and every idea put forth by the Democrats is dismissed by the Republicans? Imagine the statistical probability of all 100 Senators going to a movie and all Democrats hate it and all Republicans like it. Now apply that to a simple idea like the Dream Act or any other recent suggestion by either party. Wouldn't you imagine that at least one Republican would like it, or that one Democrat wouldn't? These people are not looking out for the you and me or for the country. They have their own agenda. Their agenda is to get reelected, get or keep power, remove any power from the other side, and seek revenge for previous slights. Calls to "get rid of them all" serve no purpose since the "new guys" will quickly become as bad as the ones we get rid of. So what is the solution? Here is the really bad news; there is none. Since the founding of our Republic, the various factions have never worked together in a consistent manner. There have been times that they have agreed, but those were scarce.

THINGS THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN

1) There will never be a Constitutional amendment banning private gun ownership. It is way too late for that. There may be a tightening of requirements to be met before being able to purchase a gun or even an annual license, but the second amendment will never be abolished.

2) There will never be a Constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage. This is a states right issue just as the legal age to wed is a states rights issue. Who may marry who will be decided by the states and ultimately by the voters in those states.

3) There will never be a Constitutional amendment designating English as the official language. This sounds nice to the chest beating patriots who have never thought of the application. No one knows whet this would mean. Could such a law prohibit me from advertising my business in Vietnamese to the Vietnamese community? Would that tread all over my right to free speech? Never happen!

Rep. Joe Wilson

Last night, as The President was addressing a joint session of congress, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) yelled out; "you lie". A stunned silence fell on the assembled law-makers, family, and friends. Never before had such a rude event occurred when a president was addressing congress. Not George W. Bush who was lying about WMD. Not when he was lying about his wars. Democrats and others may have thought it, but they never said it. Wilson called the White House to apologize. Fair enough, but I remind you of the Dixie Chicks and how they were vilified for criticizing President Bush in front of a foreign audience. Three entertainers were harshley criticized for their lack of respect. Now comes a little known member of congress who astonishes everyone with his outburst. He owes the congress and apology. He also owes the country an apology. Then, hopefully, he can resume whatever he was doing before being elected to congress.