For the first time in many years, I did not watch, or listen to, the President’s State of the Union address.  I already know the state of the union, and Folks…….we’re in a hell of a mess!  I don’t need to sit in my ol’ rockin’ chair and listen to Mr. Obama tell us that we are on our way to recovery, When in fact, it was Mr. Obama, his administration, the previous three administrations, and the 535 idiots in Washington, that got this great country into our current condition.

We bailed out the Banks, Mortgage Brokers, Investment Firms, General Motors, Chrysler, and the Stock Market.  All of which were major contributors to the economical disaster that we face today.  With public funds (that’s our money), most of these Corporations, Firms, and Companies are flourishing today.  “Are you flourishing today?  Has your economical conditions improved?  Were you allowed to merge, and diversify?  Do you have as much money in your savings account, or retirement plan then you had 4 years ago?  What?…….No?…….Hmmm, me neither.”

So, here we are in 2012.  Our great nation is struggling, and so are we.  The country is nearing the economical level as the during the “Great Depression.”  (And no….contrary to popular belief, I was NOT alive then).  The cost of gasoline at the pump is going to fly past $4.00/ gallon.  Our food in the markets has risen over 40%, and going higher.   The only reasonably priced clothing we can buy is imported from Asian countries.  One half of our domestically branded automobiles are being made in another country, and one half of the imported brands are being made here.  WTF is That??????  Is there no pride in the slogan “Made In America” anymore?

I have to end this, cause now I’m making myself angry.  But before I go, a quick remark on the presidential election.  The voters will re-elect Mr. Obama for a second term, or whichever Republican gets the nomination.  Either way fellow citizens, we are in for a long and bumpy ride.  Buckle up and hang on tight.  And that, my friend, is the real “State of the Union”, according to Fred.

Be sure to tell your loved ones that you love them, and God bless us all.