Perot had a decent shot, until that unfortunate wedding incident. Forbes had a good idea, but wasn’t a good communicator.

I think the problem is inertia. Things go along, and it’s too hard to change the way things are done. Look at our local situation. How many people attend the meetings they should? Well, that’s ok, …….. does a good job, most of the time. Some of the comments I heard at a meeting in Falls Village summed it up nicely: We need more notice, where can I find the info, why didn’t a notice come home…

People have forgotten that this form of government REQUIRES your participation. IF you abdicate that responsibility of participation, those that do attend and serve will make the decision for you. As I pointed out, the principal is requesting $1000 per student at Housy to run her office. People are happy with it. I know because there aren’t complaints.

Change is hard. Apparently too hard for most folks.

I agree in principle about the need for a strong third party but have concluded it will not happen in my lifetime. While they talk a good game about the need for change and reform, the American people have demonstrated over the years that they are not seriously interested in a viable alternative to the Dems and GOP.

As for whether to have our state legislators go full-time, The Courant has a level-headed editorial on it this morning.

Edwards has scheduled a news conference in Chapel Hill for noon today. I wouldn’t be surprised if he suspends his campaign.

Ah, yes. The unbiased, middle of the road MSM. The same one that still lies that Valerie Plame was a covert CIA operative.

The battle continues between Democrats and Republicans…..I investigate you when I am in power, you investigate me when youa re in power…and basicly, not much progress is made on anything. BTW, these investigations cost lots of money, money that could be better spent on programs that strengthen us, or make us healthier…this is why we won’t have real change untill a powerful third party can dump both Republicans and Democrats out of office.

Lets keep or legislators as they work now…it does not appear to be drasticly broken, we have good representation, and, we pass our budgets on time!!

As a little side note..thoughts and prayers fo out to the Edwards, I hope the medical news they receive today is once again,a clean bill of health for Mrs. Edwards.

I like this couple, not that I agree with John Edwards on all issues, but, they seem to stay clear of the political and personal B.S that surrounds almost all the other candidates…