Comings and goings

Money can buy power and businesses, clout and audiences, yes-men and even the ability to misuse and abuse people.

But

It cannot buy respect.

Shaking things up, bucking the system, breaking all the rules, doing things differently, will make a difference.

But

Probably not the one you want.

Pissing off most other governments in the world, throwing your weight around, withdrawing from all organizations that promote collaboration in the free world will isolate your country.

But

That leaves no one to turn to for help when things start to get nasty -- and they will if the largest power sets that tone.

Calling Social Security an entitlement lumps it in with all the congressional benefits our representatives take for granted.

But

Why not start at the top and work down? Cancel that entitlement package congressmen and women get first, before we cancel the retirement our hard working citizens have paid into.

The comings and goings in the White House change by the hour.

But

Our freedoms, morals and ethics are being leached by the minute.