2006 elections

It appears now that the Democrats are likely to acquire control of the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate following next month's elections. While that bodes omniously for tax relief and security, perhaps it will energize those who truly seek to reform big government and the insidious dependancy it fosters. Much of what is in need of overhaul in the United States can be traced to the pre-WW II programs that saw government as the answer to all problems. Less government is the answer to problems. Getting individuals to accept responsibility for taking care of themselves instead of seeking to place blame on others for their own failings has become a way of life unfortunately. Perhaps a few years of disasterous government intrusion brought by the party of "lets take your money and spend it foolishly on boodoggle programs" will get us back to where we need to be.

First Monday

Today is First Monday, the opening of the new session of the Supreme Court of The United States. It also marks the first full year for the latest appointee, Judge Alito. There are four terrific judges on this Court, Scalia, Thomas, Roberts and Alito. Unfortunately, Justice Kennedy now assumes the role of so-called swing vote, and his record is not promising. If only Justice Stevens would retire so we could get a real adherent to the Constitution and not another who thinks he or she knows what's best. Viva Scalia!