Throughout debates on health care, the financial crisis, confirmation of various cabinet members, energy policy, military policy, and many other subjects over the last year since Barack Obama took office, it has seemed like the Republicans have only had one thing to say: “No”.

Republicans: The Party Of No

Although they continually claim that they have their own proposals and answers, they keep claiming that the Democrats are keeping them out of any policy-making meetings.  Their resounding drumbeat during the health care debate was “Scrap it all and let’s start over.”

Finally, I see what their strategy is:  Make as horrible a mess as possible of America and the government.  Then, when elections come up, they can point the finger at the Democrats and scream “They did it!  They’re in charge!”

With so many threats and challenges that America and Americans face, I find this absolutely shameful.  Although I’ve voted both Republican and Democrat over the years, I will have a very difficult time ever pressing the button for a Republican again.

It’s time the American people turn off American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, Lost, and other mindless programs and care about what happens to America.  Dig deeper than the 10 second sound-bites spewed by both Republicans and Democrats that are flashed during the commercial breaks, and take five minutes to contact YOUR representative and tell them to stop screwing around and get something done to help rather than trying to score political points.

There are serious problems facing America, and we need adults in Congress that are willing to sit down and figure out what’s best for America;  instead of sitting around trying to figure out how best to screw the other party.

The Founding Fathers would be ashamed of Congress – all of them – and so am I.

Mark