Originally Posted by sjh

I don't see anybody running, from either party who I think will truly help the nation.

Romney, at least, has real world business and executive experience but I do not believe he is electable.

Having grown up around Chicago I've seen 40+ years of the amalgam of patronage, thuggery and corruption. Ultimately, it seem both parties engage in this type of behavior, though serving different groups.

I prefer the perspective of the founding fathers; humans are infallible, decentralize power, and maximize the rights and responsibilities of the individuals. We seem to live in a time in which folks wish to enjoy their rights and shirk their responsibilities.

Do you realize that there was a time when if you ordered a cup of coffee and drank it too fast and burned your tongue it was considered your fault. Hard to believe.