The mid-term elections coming in November are crucial to the future and survival of the United States as a limited constitutional republic. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could choose between candidates who were able to speak knowledgeably about their Constitutional role in the House or the Senate, the role they see the government playing within the limits that were established by the ratification of the Constitution. It would also be nice if we could all hit the lottery, eliminate tooth decay, and develop a way to use sea water instead of gasoline. The reality we face is that in the silly season preceding the elections, we are going to be inundated by promise after promise to "fix" problems that we weren't even aware that we had! These promises will echo the tone if not the words of: "a car in every garage and two chickens in every pot". Regardless of what they are promising, if you vote for Candidate "X", he or she will claim to have what every...(Read Full Post)