It's Hard To Tell Who Won. Or Not.

        Well, the elections were nearly a week ago. Since then some of you thought there would be nothing for TV, Radio and newspapers to report about. Is that true? Is that you? Oh you foolish, hopefully naive soul. Since last Tuesday, we've heard how Republicans miscalculated, Democrats were right. What Republicans need to do to become relevant again. What Democrats must do to remain relevant.
       We've also been told that Democrats have a mandate and must remain firm. We've also heard the Republicans have been reaffirmed of their mandate and must remain firm. We've heard from pundits from both sides of the isle and from the isle itself.
       President Obama should, variously, continue the approach he used in his first term and to do exactly the opposite. He should solidify his legacy by firming up his accomplishments of the past or, on the other hand, work on accomplishing new achievements.
       We've also heard that the country is now irretrievably lost or that there needs to be armed revolt. A march on Washington to take it back. Or perhaps a march on Washington to show support for the President.
       We should do away with entitlements completely, do away with entitlements partially, or not at all. Raise taxes on the rich, businesses, the middle class, the poor or nobody. We need to stimulate the economy or starve the economy. And lets not forget abortion, gay marriage and pot. All of which are acceptable or not depending on who you talk to.
       The problem is the damned conservatives. The problem is the damned liberals. The problem is the damned politicians. To this last, I have to admit there is a bit of truth. Oh, well, okay, there's a lot of truth to this last. But the real problem is that there's just not enough truth to any of it. And the reason is that too many folks don't take the time to look for the truth.
       Ya know what else people don't do? People don't listen to what the other person is saying and try to find a way to compromise. If you're not willing to compromise a little, don't expect much to change.