Hell In A Handbasket

  When I was growing up my grandmother used to say, "The world's going to hell in a handbasket."  Well Nana, we're there;  at least as far as the world of politics goes. 

  Somehow the good people of Minnesota elected Michele Bachmann (also known as Sarah Palin, Jr) congresswoman.  This despite the appearance she doesn't have the common sense God gave her.  I guess 10 months of winter and one month of spring and fall will do that to you.

  On Sunday, Mrs. Bachmann appeared on a national news talk show.  She was asked if she was a "flake".  The politically correct police went crazy (along with the feminists) and the interviewer immediately apologized.  (As an aside can we still have "feminism" now that women pretty much rule the world?  Just ask any twenty first century male.)

  On Monday, after announcing her presidential bid (God, help us) she was asked if she accepted the apology.  Before she could answer an aide ended the interview.  This event is a microcosm of a larger problem.  That is no politician can speak his or her mind without first gauging a response from a Facebook poll.  No one stands for anything anymore.  Just look at President O so bad for me and my mama.  It seems politicians just can't handle the truth.

  Of course candidate Bachmann has said that a recent Obama trip to India cost taxpayers "$200 million a day."  She said she was happy to be in the birthplace of the American Revolution during a recent visit to Concord, Concord, New Hampshire.   She also claims that neither she or her husband have received any government subsidies despite the fact that they both have claimed the income on tax and related documents. 

  If you knew my grandmother you knew what she stood for whether you agreed or not.  That's because she realized a long time ago, you can't please all the people all the time so don't bother trying.

  KOKO