I pretty much hate politics.  Most politicians too.  I like statesmen and statesmanship and public servants.  I like the democratic process that is the basis of this republic.

Regarding the original intent of the framers, I surely think they meant well.  Still, when they set up our system of checks and balances in the separation of powers, in their wildest dreams, could they have foreseen the gridlock that it creates?

In the First Amendment, did it not occur to them that in 2014 freedom of speech might mean a cruel adolescent could tweet hatred about another girl? And what exactly did they mean when they wrote “a well-regulated militia” in the Second Amendment?  And they completely neglected to mention that no rights are absolute.

When they wrote the Declaration of Independence, did it occur to them that the word “men” would come to mean “people”?  All people are created equal.  Girls too.  People of color too.  And that they would vote and hold office.  What does it mean that I can “pursue happiness?”

Now, the Republicans control Congress.  And what will change?  Will my Social Security and Medicare benefits be cut?  Will abortion become illegal?  Will global climate change be declared a fallacy? I guess maybe gridlock is okay.