The Everyman Economist

The Everyman has reason to be hopeful. There is light at the end of the tunnel, even if few are predicting good times ahead. What stands in the way at the moment, however, is the Party of NO. These are the political obstructionists who believe that it’s better to resist than to act. It’s better to stick to your dogma than to wake up and hear the voices of millions of Everymen screaming for change. Having gotten us into this mess, the Party of NO is now trying to tell us that the new administration is reckless and irresponsible. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Fortunately, in spite of these naysayers, bold actions are being taken to get us out of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Is it all good? Of course not! But there is always a percentage of pork in every piece of major legislation. It’s been the American way for 200 years and it’s not about to stop now. So you hold your nose, you vote for the big picture and you let some stinkers have their pet projects. If that’s what it costs to get the job done, you don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. But that’s not okay with the Party of NO. They would rather pursue the same policies of the last 8 years than get on board with the American people. And that’s why it’s time to Just Say NO to the Party of NO!