Dirty Laundry

The 2012 Presidential Election is over. President Obama will be re-elected, defeating ole what's his name. The image above shows two Americans preparing to vote. One wearing red, the other blue. I'm sure this is not political theatre but, pure coincident. Even more unusual is they're voting in a laundromat.  A fitting environment for a campaign full of dirty laundry. It's apparent those who suffer in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy are equally determined to vote and have clean clothes. The image of who we are, far far from Tampa or Charlotte conventions. The image of We The People in stark contrast to the televised returns pouring in as each vote counts.

 On a personal note: I'm a veteran of many Florida hurricanes. Hot, No AC, Long Lines at the Gas Stations for weeks. I cannot comprehend how you would cope with snow. Only an American would vote under these conditions and only an American would do so at a laundromat. With utilities cut to ribbons and every resource removed we see the red,white and blue of WE THE PEOPLE following the footsteps of generations before, doing what needs to be done. The strength of our Nation our Union and Spirit.

Not perfect but far and away the greatest country the world has ever known. My problem is the determination and patriotism of those who they may vote into office. It would be impossible for me to imagine any member of the 112th Congress voting in a laundromat surrounded by destruction and death just beyond the doors. It is the contrast of We The People and Special Interest sacred cows pirating our Democracy.  Our part is done. We The People have spoken. The question remains is anyone listening or are we simply going to be pandered to another 4 years.

This election was about time rather than selections. The clock said vote and we did. It does not mean we are better off for having done so.. Big Bird and Sesame Street will continue. Wall Street will get another 4 years of uunimpeded piracy on the American economy.

The final count will be 332 Electoral votes for Obama and 206 for ole what's his name. There are many loser's and no winners. We return to a SNAFU government, of the government, for the government.

 The proof of our destiny can be found in one fact. Over 6 billion dollar was spent on the Presidential Election and not one dime was taxed. WHY?