It Is The Weekend

I awoke at 2:00 A.M. Of course, I went to sleep around 7 so I can't say I am surprised. I dozed off again around 3:30 so all is not lost, and the day won't be all that long.

We might rob bees today. It is time for some fresh honey, one of life's great marvels and great treats. Honey and butter on a hot biscuit make for one of life's natural pleasures. Bees are amazing insects. They work. They prepare. They save, and they are clean.

If I could pass a Constitutional amendment, it would be to amend the requirements to be elected to the Congress as follows:

No person shall be elected to Congress who shall not first serve at least
five (5) seasons as a beekeeper.

Easy. Let the political class see what it takes for a colony to succeed. Let them experience the protection from harm afforded by the beekeeper's helmet and armor. Let them watch the bees work and clean and provide for the security of the colony against enemies. Let them enjoy the sweet natural fruit provided by the industrious insects. Let them suffer the stings of failure, and I promise the stings are great lesson teachers.

Only then should they serve. No more law school diploma. No more staff resume'. Only hard work qualifies one to serve. Or military service.

I am just kidding, of course, but not enough Congress critters understand what happens in the world outside the Beltway. I thought quite a few did understand, but the number gets smaller every day.

We have our share of cowards in Washington, D. C. They worry more about offending someone than about making our country solvent again. They prefer the accolades of the Post and the Times and the cocktail circuit to small town America's praise.

It is time for Courage. It is in short supply.

I tell you right now. If my Congressman refuses to sign on to the "Cut, Cap, and Balance" pledge, I will work to find him a Republican primary. This is his notice.

Brett, I expect you to do what we sent you there to do. CUT. SPENDING. RIGHT. NOW!

It is that simple, but, it is the weekend. Best wishes.