The views expressed in today's episode are entirely the responsibility of the person who wrote it. That would be me!

Okay. Here we are. Glad you showed up and I welcome you with a prayer that God will show you His favor today, on this Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Politicians are funny animals or have you noticed? This debt ceiling issue is a big deal and there could be significant consequences if it is not raised, or at least, that seems to be the prevailing consensus. However, those pushing for it to be raised because the United States will soon be reaching the limit as to how much we can borrow are the same folks who voted against it when President George W. Bush was needing it to be raised. Leading the group loudly predicting that our way of life may be altered unless it is passed is none other than our current President, Barak Obama. He, as Senator Obama, voted against raising the debt limit when it was proposed by President Bush. He and many other prominent democrats attempted to use their vote as a way of sending a message to President Bush. But now things are different and we can't mess around with sending messages while the future of our economy hangs in the balance, and after all, when they did what they did it was all about standing up for principle, and all that malarkey. It's that old shoe on the other foot story and it is played out time and time again. President Bush was a war monger but when President Obama attacks it is always for a just cause. Uh huh. Sure it is. Mostly the differences reflect the fellow's name who occupies the Oval Office and the Party that he belongs to. Before it was okay to play down and dirty with someone like President George W., but now everyone should toe the line because our country's future is on the line. I for one will never understand why the political shenanigans we have to put up with don't come with personalized barf bags. Know what I mean Vern?

And while we are at it, how hilarious was all the hooting and hollering I heard our President doing concerning any and all responsible for the increase in gasoline prices? The hypocrisy was about up to his knees the way I see it. Didn't he actually pass a mirror on his way to being so cocky about unleashing the forces of the government on the sinister forces who are trying to make it hard for the American people and mostly they are really making it hard on him personally and politically? How about his administration's mishandling of the drilling resources we already have at our disposal here in this country? How about an economy that he's had for two years that has never recovered and remains at the brink? That in and of itself continues to trash the standing of our currency on a worldwide basis along with our prospects for a significant turn around anytime soon. Taking zero responsibility for anything that has happened, President Obama answered a student's question last week by saying he could not call to mind any mistakes that he and his administration have made. That's almost as scary as those full grown miracle vegetables that came out of the First Lady's garden even before they had time to germinate. I've heard of lights and mirrors. I've heard of slight of hand. But, I pity those who continue to have to figure out new rounds of excuses along with new scapegoats to blame for whatever happens, except the occasional good thing, and they will pounce and gobble those up before you can catch your breath. Not being negative here, just giving you both barrels of The View From Here. You know: Me, myself, and I, and the last time I checked, I am unanimous in that!

One thing we have learned about those currently in charge, there is no statue of limitations on passing the buck, regardless of the sign on Truman's desk when he was there. I am very much aware how easy it is for any of us to try and redirect responsibility for our actions or inaction. As it relates to leading our nation, I don't see too many out there who seem to be viable candidates and that is very bad news because if it doesn't change, the power of incumbency almost assures President Obama another term, almost by default. A weak field of folks who are making noise about running will not get the job done. The President and his team have set out to raise one billion dollars, yes, with a 'b', for his reelection campaign. Sure, he is down in the polls but there needs to be someone that will step forward who can inspire us to greatness again. I pray that God will raise up such a leader. But He may not because He may allow us to experience what we deserve in order to get our attention. Here in Texas, our governor has called for prayer as a way of seeking God's help in this continuing rain drought. Not a bad recommendation and while I may lack confidence in the one who called for it, that's what is needed throughout our land during this unprecedented drought of values that previously had nourished our youth, and produced a greatness that honored our God. My prayer is that God will rain down His blessings once again as America again looks to Him. Amen.                   .....More later.