Hypocrites

I've debated posting this for two weeks but I'll get to the point.

On June 24th, the United States Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion.

The hypocrisy lies in several women I know who are pro-choice, screaming about the court's decision and blaming conservative members of the High Court for the reversal.  Three of the conservative justices were appointed by former President Donald Trump.  The women I find to be hypocrites are the same ones who voted for Trump in 2016 and last year.  It doesn't make sense to me that they are now blaming the court and not Trump.  See what I mean by hypocrites?

Personally I have an opinion on the matter of Pro Choice vs. Right to Life, but being a man it doesn't matter.  It's women who are impacted.

What is so Rare as a Day in June...

I suppose the answer to James Russell Lowell's question is nothing.  The first 29 days of June though have been memorable as the Supreme Court has rendered several opinions affecting its citizens.

I don't have time to write about my take on the rulings but suffice it to say, the Supreme Court should not be legislating morality as it did on Friday in the gay marriage decision.  Its role is to INTERPRET the law.  It failed on Friday.  Earlier in the week the court did its job and let stand the latest attack on the so called "Obama Care".  Its decision upheld the legality of the act in its latest and probably most significant challenge.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and I will write more on what has happened when I have the time.  I have been busy but I know you have too so thanks for taking the time to read this.  I shall write again soon.

Is Anyone Happy with this Government?

Does anyone really like the job that the US government is doing for them? I have not talked to anyone who is really happy with the way this nation is headed. Oh sure, we all think OUR congressman is doing a good job, but when you query your friends and families no one else seems to be satisfied with Congress, the Executive branch or the Judicial branch.

President Barack Obama's rating continues to slip as he advocates increased spending to bring the country out of a recession. But, at what cost? Why should our children, grand children and great-grand children be burdened with our lack of self restraint?

Now the Supreme Court rules corporations can not be restrained in contributing to campaigns because to do otherwise would be a violation of free speech rights in the constitution. WTF? Since when did corporations receive the rights of individuals? The last time I read it the phrasing was government OF the people, BY the people, FOR the people. I sure didn't see the word "corporation" in there.

I am proud to be a citizen of the United States and love this country as much if not more than you. But, it is time for change. The people I speak to; friends, families, neighbors and co-workers to a person are fed up with the lack of responsibility from our federally elected officials. We are angry, confused and frustrated. Congress doesn't get it, Obama doesn't get it and the Supreme Court is out of touch with reality.

When people expressed anger last spring in town hall meetings, members of the House and Senate blew it off as just a bunch of over-active crackpots. The media also perceived it that way. And the national media and popular press continue to portray the "Tea Party" as a bunch of kooks. These are people who are outraged with our government. My perception is they are truly trying to change things and get the United States back on the right track. But, the Tea Party is fighting an uphill battle.

I really think what we are seeing is the beginning of a major change in the way this nation is governed. If all three branches of our government aren't going to take their job seriously then the people who go to work, pay their taxes and vote will make changes. And I fear this change may not end up pretty.

To borrow from the Brewer and Shipley song of the '70s: "It says right there in the constitution it's really A-OK to have a revolution when the leaders that you made Just don't make the grade. Oh, mommy, I ain't no commie But I hate to bust your bubble Cause there's gonna be some trouble soon".

I know this post is getting way to long and I appreciate your indulging my rambling. But, go read the US Constitution and pay particular attention to the Preamble. The very reason the United States was established was to get rid of a government that was imposing heavy taxes on the founding fathers and not paying a lick of attention to their needs. Taxes were collected for a few who benefited royally but no services were provided. Sounds all too familiar doesn't it?