I shouldn't have to say this...

George.... yeah, you, with that "caught in the headlights" look on your face. Let me sit you down for yet another chat about politics in the good ole US of A.

See, way back in the olden days, a group of citizens got together and overthrew the despot king of England (curiously also named George) and created the USA. The had a document called the Constitution and it started with the words, "We, the People...". It didn't start with, "I, the President..." or with "We, the Congress" or with "Us, the Corporations...." and there is a very good reason for that. See, the power of the govenment (which includes all THREE branches [and the Cheney Branch, no matter how he sees himself in the scheme of things]) is "derived" from the People. In simple terms, that means you get your authority from the People and not from any other entity such as Congress or Corporations. Without the consent of the People, you have no power.

Now, you spent the previous 4 and a half years of your time as President just doing as you pleased because no one told you that you couldn't. But, in 2006, the People elected a Congress that is now telling you, "no". I know that comes as a shock but just because Congress didn't say it for four and a half years, doesn't mean it was okay. It wasn't okay and you should have known that. It's like just because there's no cop at an intersection, doesn't mean you can run the Stop sign, does it?

The Congress is made up of ladies and gentlemen elected to represent the People. So, like you, they "derive" their power from.... yeah, you're getting the idea... The People. Yesterday, House of Representatives voted yet again to tell you to start packing your toys and get out of Iraq. Your response? Well, it wasn't very good. You pouted and held your breath then said, "Congress shouldn't be directing the war effort". But see, you've had five years to clean up your room, so to speak, and you haven't done it in spite of repeated requests from many, many People. So, now the time has come for Congress to start laying down some rules.

I know it's hard for you to operate under rules. You didn't have any for so long. Daddy George and Momma Barb were rarely the "enforcer" types when you were growing up. You pretty much did as you pleased. But, now, you are President of the United States and that's a tough job (you've said it a thousand times!) and the PEOPLE are your boss. You're not the boss. You're not the Decider. You're not the Commander. The PEOPLE are all those things and since your cabinet and advisors aren't keeping you informed of what the People want, the People sent Congress a message to give to you.

Now, I shouldn't have to tell you this but, you screwed up and continue to screw up in Iraq and you have to get out. (Read my blog from yesterday for specifics of what to do). I also shouldn't have to tell you to listen to Congress but I am and you need to do as they say beause those are the PEOPLE talkng to you through their elected officials. Remember, it's "We, the people..."! Okay? good boy. Here's a penny for some candy. Now go and play well with the others. Ignore that Bully Dick Cheney. He'll only get you into more trouble.

Aside: You know it's a shame that the President of the United States is such a poor student of history and politics that he doesn't understand the first thing about his job. I really have to blame the voters for that.... Yes, you, because you bought a "pig in a poke". You bought the sizzle but got no steak. He "looked Presidential" and "acted Presdential" you said. Look, anyone can swagger and wave but you should have questioned his credentials, his educations and his experience. In this next election, dig below the surface, and let's find the right man... or woman... for the job based on their experience and character, okay? I shouldn't have to say that either!


-Devon