My new favorite writer

In doing some research on the recent Presidential hopefuls, I came across the blog of Chicago Tribune writer Steve Chapman. He has quickly become my favorite writer. He is fair, well-spoken, and convincing in his arguments, even the ones I disagree with.

One of his recent blogs, Economic Myths: Too Good to be True, is no exception. Despite the gloom and doom espoused by our politicians who are begging for your vote, the middle class appears to be doing wonderful over the last 30 years.

It is always fun (and I mean that in the saddest way possible) to find another piece of evidence that shows how deceptive our government leaders are. In general, people lie to cover up their true intentions. So, then, why are our politicians lying to us so regularly? What are they covering up? What we need are fewer laws that dictate the behavior of the populace and more laws that force the revelation (or deterrence) of the dishonest behavior of those who govern the populace.

We just elected a man who lamented the decline of the middle class. His opponent only disagreed in how the middle class should be restored. The options are few and, for what's it's worth, wouldn't win anyway.

So thanks, Mr. Chapman. This blog was great, your other blogs are great. I appreciate the light you shine on the show our politicians put on every day. Now what can we do about changing our national symbol from the bald eagle to a dog and pony?