Spooks, goblins, witches, princesses, jack-o-lanterns, and candy -- lots of candy! These are just a few of my favorite Halloween pictures. Mostly family, but a few friends, too. I wish I had scanned the one of my oldest, Craig, and his little sister, Carajean, when they went as Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. Craig was six years old, and was put out with me for making his costume. It was a little short for his liking, and he had to wear green tights as well. Maybe next year I will find it and post it!
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Congress has played a lot of "tricks" on us this season. The government shutdown was a disaster for the GOP. Those youngsters, i.e., the new members of the Tea Party ushered in in the last election, must think they are still in school. Their actions were so immature -- downright childish say some commentators. They want what they want or they will pick up their toys and go home! I don't think any of them is old enough to be on any pension, Medicare, Social Security, or in need of Veteran Benefits. Thus, their inability to empathize with the general public. They scared the bejeezus out of lots of folks, especially seniors and the poor. They want to cut spending on much that many of us are dependent upon, and ended up hurting their own Tea Party members by holding out so long on a compromise! I thought it apt when Senator John McCain referred to them as "Hobbits" from "Middle Earth". Let's hope that when they are up for reelection they will all return to Middle Earth!
The GOP took most of the blame for the debacle they made of Congress. And Ted Cruz added more reasons -- in my opinion -- for not sending him back to Congress in the next election. He is an embarrassment to our state, as Michelle Bachmann is -- or should be -- to Minnesota. He was transparent as someone running for President in the next election. He cared more about the public attention he garnered than working with his fellow Republicans to reach some agreement.
A sigh of relief that the last round of partisanship politics seems to be over. Let's hope and pray that we do not see a repeat of this in January or February. Surely they learned their lessons. Maybe over the holidays each of them -- Republicans and Democrats alike -- will take time to actually read what their constituents have been telling them about the madness we all had to witness. And may they all realize how lucky they are to still have a job. In any other line of work with a job approval rating like theirs, they would be fired!
The GOP took most of the blame for the debacle they made of Congress. And Ted Cruz added more reasons -- in my opinion -- for not sending him back to Congress in the next election. He is an embarrassment to our state, as Michelle Bachmann is -- or should be -- to Minnesota. He was transparent as someone running for President in the next election. He cared more about the public attention he garnered than working with his fellow Republicans to reach some agreement.
A sigh of relief that the last round of partisanship politics seems to be over. Let's hope and pray that we do not see a repeat of this in January or February. Surely they learned their lessons. Maybe over the holidays each of them -- Republicans and Democrats alike -- will take time to actually read what their constituents have been telling them about the madness we all had to witness. And may they all realize how lucky they are to still have a job. In any other line of work with a job approval rating like theirs, they would be fired!
(CBS News)
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Until next time, get your treats ready for all the little Halloween visitors. They will be here before you know it.
Love and peace,
Marilyn
Love and peace,
Marilyn
Good post, Marilyn. Happy Halloween and Happy ending of the Government fun and games.
ReplyDeleteLet’s hope the people will remember how the Tea Party took care of us - we the people did not come first. Ted Cruz knows that Texas is Number 1 in the top ten states with uninsured people. Obamacare may not be perfect, but it’s a start. No one wanted S.S. or Medicare, but all the Tea Party followers age 65 and up are using it.
ReplyDeleteYes, Texas is #1 of the top 10 states with uninsured people -- We have 26.3% uninsured, a total of 5,820,793 folks who will, for the most part, benefit from the new health care program.. Once they get it working right and they can register!
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