Am I wrong, or what?

Every so often, I guess I get fed-up with stupid remarks So,I have to blow-off some stream. This one of those times. I really don't track the news like some folks. I hear a little here and there, but I am not a faithful follower of any one network or talk show hosts. I think they say what their bosses want them to say, and not what they really feel, or believe. Occasionally I get wind of some REALLY stupid statements that rub me raw.
Recently, Juan Williams was fired from NPR (Nation Public Radio) because what he said something about Muslims. I believe his views are not what NPR is known for...fair and UN-bias reports. So, Juan got canned. Good. But then Newt Gingrich said, "Federal funding should be taken away from NPR for this act." Give me a break! Do any corporation get penalized for firing their employees? NO! What's Newt's deal? Do we penalize GE because they fire some VP for saying LG scares him? Hell no NEWT! Crawl back into the hole, you and the soccer mom Sarah came from.
These two, along with the so-called Tea Party, burn me up. They continuously Obama-bash about how bad the economy is and he took us there. Read the history folks. Clinton balanced the budget in four years, then gave us four years of surplus. Next was W. Declining economy, wars (we started) which made it worse, sky rocketing oil prices and our military personnel coming home in boxes. So when Obama comes into office (as the first Black President),all you hear is rumors of him being a illegal, non-christian and being blamed for the worst economy since the Great Depression. Are you guys SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER? Because you don't sound like it.
I am not saying I agree with everything he is doing, but what has the other side done to help the country? If we vote out every politician every four years, it's like changing coaches every season and the team never progresses. No consistency.
Yes, times are tough, and the economy is bad, and yes, Obama maybe spending more that he needs. Ever heard the saying, "You must spend money to make money"? FDR did it in the 30s and 40s, but it was not until World War II that we pulled out of the depression. A WAR! And these idiots are trying to start one or maybe two. The American people are scared to buy/spend. They have no confidence that tomorrow will be better. I get it. The bicycle will not go forward until you push on the pedals. Scare tactics are preventing folks from putting their feet on the pedals of that bike, in hopes of turning the votes around. And do you think they can do any better? I doubt it. It would be just another stalemate like it is now. It's about votes, egos and power...never about the people. Government is a necessary evil, as Thomas Jefferson once wrote.
Some people have said, "I hate the government. They always tell me to do this and that, and I don't like it." Fine! Let's abolish all governments. Then you can check your own food for diseases, pave the roads, hire someone to catch felons/rapists or put your house fire out, and complain about a giant corporate that just substituted sugar for your heart pills. Government is NOT perfect. That's why we vote. We just need to think about which vote is better for the majority and remember, things move VERY slowly when you have 150 pair of hands in the pot and each pair wants their own spoon.
My advise is: 1 - read your history. 2 - get involved. 3 - be patient. 4 - Listen to facts, not the bias. 5 - use your vote wisely and NOT emotionally.
I have been in a lot of countries and have never seen a country I'd rather live in, even with our problems. The United States is a great country, but we have radicals too. Some want to have their way without concern for the people. Be careful...they will destroy our country and life as we know it.
Let me know your views, HONESTLY! Whether you agree or disagree. I am interested to see if I am in outfield or not. Please comment.

Tony's surgery

It all started back in March when we found out Tony had a MRSA infection. None of us realized at the time want stress would surround our family. Months of hospitalization, massive regiments doses of antibiotics, frustrations, lack of care and complications lay ahead for Tony and us.
In June, we all (including the doctors) thought Tony was out of the woods. The old Tony was back.
Now flash forward to two weeks ago. Pain got worse in Tony's back and hip. After a visit to the doctor and blood cultures were taken, the dreaded news was announced ... the MRSA was back. Tony was readmitted and the bad dream started over again. Tony was at the end of his mental rope, and no one could blame him. We were too.
FINALLY, after boosting his body so it could endure the coming procedure, they operated on his back to get the decay and infection out from around his spine. A small 3 inch opening and 1 1/2 hours procedure, and Tony went to recovery. The surgeon said it was successful, but, physical therapy to build up the back muscles and growth of bone the eroded spinal disc was needed. He also said this may NOT be the last surgery. A follow-up surgery may be needed to remove the disc or remove scare tissue later.
For now, we all are breathing a little easier but not deep breathes. Our prayers and concern continue.