Crank it up Rabbit

Politicians never fail to baffle me. Let's turn our heads to the headlines of the upcoming week.

Bush leaves, Obama arrives.

George W. Bush spent the past two months legacy creating. He poured over his decisions and sifted through the news to come up with this nugget. "America hasn't been attacked since 9/11."

George, keeping America safe is a major accomplishment for any president. You failed. Which is really fine, its unfair to place the blame of 9/11 on George Bush. But, George the last time we were attacked on our own soil at this level was Pearl Harbor. That was 1941. Being attacked on our soil is simply not something happens very often.

Let's say, just for kicks because there is no real proof, that George Bush is the reason we have not been attacked since 9/11. How did he do it? Through a "War on Terror." A war that has specifically been fought in Iraq.

One key way many feel safe is by not dying. On 9/11, 2,998 people were killed. In Iraq, 4226 Americans have been killed. That means 1,228 more American have died in Iraq, than on 9/11. Less Americans would be dead if we just let 9/11 happen again. I won't even mention the amount of Iraqis that have been killed, because nobody is certain. I am certain that it is higher than 4,226 thus higher than 2,998.

Now, its Barack's turn.

But, Iraq is no longer making headlines, its the economy dummy (can't use stupid, afraid of lawsuit from James Carville). The economy is struggling. That is an understatement. So, one should expect a toned down inauguration? Of course not. It will be the most expensive inauguration ever Rabbit. We need to party. While I understand that presidents deal in billions and trillions, an inauguration that costs hundreds of millions is a bit pretentious. That is an understatement.

What angers me more is that, with the exception of a few right wingers like Rush Limbaugh, few Americans are outraged by the excess. I hate agreeing with Rush Limbaugh.

No, instead of calling for a low key event, millions of people will flock to Washington DC as if the Beatles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tupac, and Jesus himself came down from heaven for a concert. Apparently, they did not get the memo about the economy. The inauguration is on a Tuesday. Most people work on Tuesday. So, in this struggling economy, millions of people will decide to miss work to see somebody who was chosen to fix the economy.

Even in a strong economy, I still am concerned that millions would come to this inauguration. Sure, it is historic, but if one really wants to be involved there are better ways. For one, actually get involved. Driving or flying to Washington DC and getting a hotel room probably costs a pretty penny. Why not use that money to stimulate the green economy? Going to DC will also take up a lot time. Many think I will say that time should be used volunteering. Volunteering sounds fine but really? Just go to work. Once you're there, work.

Bottom Line? The problems of the United States can be solved if two things happen. If we work hard and think. Easier said than done.

Rabbit