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Newt Gingrich points out that the real problem in current politics is not left vs. right, but politicians vs. the voting public:

Contrary to what candidates in either party may think, the political dividing line in America doesn’t run between the GOP and minorities. For most Americans, it’s not even found between Republicans and Democrats, or the red-versus-blue-state invention of the media.

The real division is between hardworking, tax-paying Americans - of both parties and all races - and an entrenched, permanent governing system in Washington and state capitals designed to serve its own needs and not the needs of the American people.

While somewhat of a commercial for his organization and its upcoming events, Newt recognizes a growing frustration with our current political leadership.  Your editor has spoken of this at length, and prefers the optimistic approach of thinking that reactions will come sooner rather than later.  Indeed, I’ve found that most people I encounter are more concerned with living their lives, and being allowed to live their lives, rather than trying to consolidate power for their “party.”  The tone and tenor of politics today has become less of “do what is best for America (or, what we truly believe is best for America)” and is instead “do whatever it takes for our party to win the next election.”  Both sides are more interested in obtaining and maintaining power.  The majority of Americans recognize this.

The question of what is best for America ultimately comes down to what is best for its citizens, not who is in power.  That it has come down to the fact that it matters who is “in power” demonstrates the fact that the government is too powerful.  Think about it: if the government didn’t have that much say in our lives, how important would it be to get the right person in the seat to dictate how we are supposed to live?  It would be a non-issue. The Supreme Court is a great example.  Everyone is scrambling to get the court filled with people who agree with them, because they realize the power the Court wields.

It is my belief that Americans are becoming more and more dissatisfied with the federal leadership, and that a change is brewing.  This is especially true as a new generation grows up, looks around, and realizes the inheritance that has been left to them.  At least, that’s the hope.