Shift to the right!

Is it just me, or is it funny how reactionary American voters tend to be? I actually laughed when the results for the elections came in.

I understand that the power to vote is a privilege and a way to express dissatisfaction with the status quo. Also, expressing approval for the status quo. But... I think I am starting to loose track of what the status quo actually is. Two years ago, we all wanted change. So we elected President Obama. NOW we want change and are dissatisfied with the administration so nationwide, we vote to the opposite side.

Now... Logically speaking, how are we gonna fix anything when each of the houses shifts every two years? How are lasting solutions going to be established if we aren't even patient enough to give our reps a full 4 years to work on it? *sigh*

Perhaps I am just jaded. I have been voting for candidates that best represent me since 1994. Many times, my candidate has lost the election. And yet I still go every year (most times twice a year) to cast my vote. This year I just got to the point that I was totally apathetic. I did it. But I was not excited to do it. For the first time in 16 years.

My two cents worth.
GGC