The Oil Slick

Heyas all,

As many of you are aware there is a big oil spill which is still ongoing. The reason I bring this issue up is due to its backfire on our current economy and the overall governmental picture.

What are you talking about JB?

Answer: this could not have come at a worse time

We already have our government regulating our health care system plus other areas and now they are getting into the oil industry.

What's my one liner take on this oil fiasco?

Shut the heck up President Obama, let BP work on fixing this issue, and let's keep moving forward.

The oil companies don't want more rules and regulations to follow. It'll just make it harder and harder for them to drill offshore. Then we'll have China or Russia drilling on a rig and in a few years they'll fire some rockets off the rigs and hit Florida or Texas or some other nearby state. Then what? Shesh...

Granted BP apparently did not have the situation under control, it does NOT mean the government needs to inject more rules and regulations into the oil industry. What higher has prices? Let them make more rules and regs and watch the gas price at the pump go up and up. Who would you then get to blame? Your wonderful (with a bunch of sarcasm there) government folks.

Current State of USA

Here's the article link for your viewing pleasure.

So, the average American isn't satisfied with how things are going. Is that really a new insight? In general I would say that people on both sides of the aisle. The Republicans (in general) are not happy with the way the government is expanding and putting its hands into more aspects of every day lives. The Democrats (in general) are not happy that those in DC aren't moving forward fast enough or are not focusing on the key issues as many stated back during the campaign trail.

According to the Gallup poll, the overall numbers are low across the board meaning a huge swing is going to happen in November. I would say that there is an undercurrent slowly but surely building. Will it explode in November? Somewhat. There will be a shakeup for those who hold officers throughout the country. Will it be as huge as some thing? I'm not sure. Some are content with the current status quo yet, those individuals will wake up sooner or later. Once things are getting bad regarding the health situation or people have to wait in line for 5+ hours in order to see a doctor, everyone on both sides will get pissed off and want things to change. I know I sure would in that situation.

November will be a key in many aspects. One main point to keep in mind is that it will set the tone for the 2012. Will the flow continue from November through 2012? I anticipate it will.

Still don't believe me when people aren't happy with the way things are going? Look here (the chart is at the bottom of the page after the data) at Zogby.

If you can't tell via the polls, talk with the locals, see the irate posts on Facebook or other sites. People are not happy.

My predictions for November:

Republicans will take back the seats they lost in 2008.

My prediction for 2012:

As long as the November momentum continues, the Republicans will take over all branches and regain control. The only major factor is if the Democrats continue their campaign and win back the hearts and minds of their constituents.