Years ago I paid no attention to politics. My wife Laura did, and I started taking interest because of her interest. That was like 1997-1998, and I first took interest because the GOP was seemingly attacking the president, which was interesting to me. Kind of counter-productive I thought. I watched the Ken Star days pass and developed an understanding that our government wasn’t exactly what I thought it was. It was much dirtier. Much less about serving than people that I had thought.

When the 2000 election came around, and I learned of GW Bush and his possible run for the office, I laughed. I was however completely convinced he could not be elected because he was such a buffoon. Well, we know how that turned out. Nine years later his administrations policies have landed our nation in trying times. Laura and I have always been good about not overspending and using credit cards etc, and when the world started falling down around us we weren’t really worried about anything. She works for Sprint and is in no danger of losing her job, and Sprint seems to be in it for the long haul so no problems there. My job is another story. My agency has lost enough business in the last two years to force layoffs for some and pay-cuts for the rest of us. Just as we’re getting past being pissed off about it Laura finds out that the healthcare plan through Sprint is changing, and of course is getting more expensive. And the care is being downgraded to boot.

Just like that – baam, we’ve been nailed by George Bush’s ridiculous governing practices. If you’re looking to argue with me I’m not in the mood. Deregulation practices led to the financial and real estate meltdowns, and the war in Iraq – well, enough said.

Thanks George. Even responsible, middle class Americans are getting shit on their face from you. Still.