A sad story of blue collar America

Last night, I watched a recorded Frontline show about two Wisconsin families followed for decades to see how they progressed towards the American dream. It was depressing, but I urge you to watch it.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/two-american-families/

The sad part is that  America is the wealthiest country in the world, and yet generations of families are trapped in lives of quiet desperation. The Democrats promise them handouts; taking from the producers (or just borrowing from China) and giving them just enough to survive … and vote Democrat.

My party, in this duopoly or oligarchy wants to give them opportunity, if they can afford it. Both sides have failed.

We must work to provide opportunity for all, before we are eclipsed by the rising Asian giants and start bickering about who caused the descent.

Unlike some people seeking office who want to extend their local political careers to Washington so they can “feather their nests” for themselves and their children, by getting rich at public expense, I do not. I have no intention of making backroom deals and lining up consulting jobs when I quit after eight years as a representative.

As I’m sixty-four and we don’t have any children, there are no secret motivations. I have a burning desire to give back to my adopted country before I expire. I never served in the military; I only got as close as signing up for the draft during the Vietnam war, so this is my way of serving.

I need to form a caucus of like minded representatives in Washington, and force change that will benefit America, not the opposite.

If elected, I will make changes to help our country become stronger, more productive and wealthier for all.