Now that sounds like an unnecessary comment in todays world. With everything going on and all of the “experts” ready to jump on any TV program that will have them, it seems that we can’t get away from “listening” to somebody, but I don’t mean listen to just anybody. What I mean is “LISTEN” to yourself first. All the experts and all of the “well educated” and “trained” people out there are the very ones that got us into this mess. I believe that it is almost impossible to take the information that they put out there as the unvarnished, unbiased truth. About the time you figure that one of the “experts” is giving you good information about what national crisis we happen to be facing and should be relying on for accurate guidance, out comes the details about payoffs or agendas or affiliations that give this expert more than enough reason to slant his opinion. Maybe even outright lie to get some result even if it is against your best interest. Now certainly anyone that would do such a thing would never be a spokesperson for the Government……… RIGHT??? Yea……… as if!! Was there really ever such a time as that? Probably not! When you DO figure out that the information was false where do you turn? Whenever you hear the term “it’s for your own good” it probably isn’t…… or maybe this one, “you should do your part for the good of everyone”………. Everyone?????…… well yes everyone except those being asked to sacrifice, and the ones with the “plan” are usually not the ones doing the sacrificing…….. you are!! Just because it hurts doesn’t mean it helps. We all want to do what is best for our family and ourselves so how do we go about it? Listen…… REALLY listen to what they are telling you. Then use your own “common?” sense to assess what is being promoted. If whatever solution they offer flies in the face of reason or brings with it pain for you, shouldn’t you be doubtful? With people being human I think it is safe to think that people will always try to leverage their position whatever that leverage might happen to be. Cops used to get free apples (you have seen the old movies). You know…… every job has its privileges…. that is just the way it is, people want an edge. That whole undercurrent used to be on the Q.T. and it really didn’t affect anyone but the buyer and the seller regardless of the commodity. People would talk about their great deal and that was it. NOW things have changed and in a very big way. Is it the technology that has caused the change or that there is so much corruption that it just depends on who is in on the rotten deals? We go from the beat cop to the national “leaders” and it is no longer how horrific, disgusting, or even illegal their actions are. It depends on what political side they are affiliated with weather or not they are going to be boiled in oil of if their actions are going to be overlooked, even justified. With the party leaders, and the money people behind them, you can understand the attempts to purify putrid actions. None of them want to lose power. Shame has been pushed aside by ambition. When is the last time you heard any one of these peoples experts say that he, or she, is “ASHAMED” of their actions and begged for forgiveness. Then resigned their post and slinked off into anonymity in complete shame, dyed their hair, unlisted their phone, and were shunned by their family because of the disgrace that they had brought to their family? Yea…. I don’t remember the last time either. So when was the big change? Who started it? Better yet is why do we as a people tolerate it? I think there is more than one reason. Think of some of these:

1. People have come to rely on the government to relieve them of some of their responsibilities, they like that, and they don’t want them back. (like feed or watch their own kids.)

2. “Everybody” does it!! We are in and now it’s our turn.” Remember elections have consequences….. unless your opposition wins of course.

3. Ignorance of whatever the issue happens to be. People know what their favorite sports team is doing, even made up teams, (fantasy teams), and yet they have no idea of the issues being discussed that will effect their own wallet.

4. Why should I pay attention? There’s nothing I can do to change things anyway.

5. My union will keep me informed on what party is best for me.

There are more reasons that people use and what they ALL add up to is “ I don’t have to listen……..__________ will tell me whats best “, all I have to do is donate to them and vote like they say. Remember Boss Tweed? Same thing, just improved and updated. This has put our country in a position of incredible vulnerability. Ignorance is our enemy and our constitution is our salvation!! Our founders had no way to fortel the future, but they DID understand the human condition. The “convention of states” option is in the constitution for just the situation we now find ourselves in. I encourage everyone to learn about it and let your state know what you think. LISTEN!!!!!!!! Our constitution is more than an inspired document. I believe it was directed by God to be shared with the world for the betterment of mankind. We are all being pressured by EVIL and it will not let up nor will it quit. LISTEN………LISTEN!!!! Do not voluntarily give up the way of life so many have died to preserve. Dave of The Woods