On being American, part 3

I truly wanted to be done with the politically themed blogs yesterday, but it seems like what I had to say resonated with a few folks, so here's one more thing that doesn't sit right with me: the electorial process (especially, but not limited to the run for president).

Since when did the presidential campaigning process turn into the NHL season?  It just doesn't end.  The next presidential election doesn't happen until November 2008 -- 14 months from now -- and we've already been having debates now for the last few months.  "So tell me, senator so-and-so, did I elect you to do represent my needs and concerns or did I elect you to spend two years running around the country campaigning for your next job?"

Imagine hiring someone for a job and before you know it, they're using all of your company's resources to look for another job elsewhere -- rather than doing what you paid them to do in the first place.

Here's my position -- if you are an incumbent or a current elected official, I really don't need to hear your promises of what you're going to do for me and this country (should you be elected) for the 18-24 months before an election.  Do your job, publish your voting record and I'll let your past performance speak for itself.

Tomorrow, I'll throw a couple Dr. Seuss inspired drawings up.  I promise.