Extreme Ideology Does Not Help

As our nation’s problems are debated, more extreme viewpoints are being heard.  These extremist opinions offer no solutions.  They serve only to make things worse. 

Extreme opinions serve only to widen the gap between the different camps in our political and social spectrum. 

This inability to reach consensus creates the gridlock the Silent Majority so despises.  Most Americans would prefer that government work to ensure that what needs to be done gets done.  That is not happening. 

Right now our Federal and State Government are a bad imitation of the Three Stooges.  The House is being held hostage by tea baggers.  The Senate won’t even consider anything coming from the House because the tea baggers won’t talk to any Democrats.

If Washington continues to be dysfunctional, how long, before states start deciding to go it alone and dump DC?

Texas Gov. Perry has already advocated Texas succession.  If things don’t change the idea may well catch on with other states. 

That would spell the end of the United States.

The problem is just as bad in our State Government.  Extreme ideologies on both ends make event the simple task of creating a state budget almost impossible. 

My advice to elected representatives both state and federal: DO YOUR JOBS.

1.    Collect and wisely spend the people’s money.
2.    Do what is necessary to provide necessary infrastructure.
3.    Pass and enforce laws necessary for a stable society.
4.    Shut up unless you have something useful to say.