Again- not one vote of support by house Republicans

Minnesota's own Michelle Bachmann has once again seen fit to jump in front of a microphone (FOX news, no less) in order to be a mouth piece for the most extreme view of the Republican party. The woman continues to demonstrate what an absolute nutbag she is.

In the first thirty seconds of her appearance in the provided link she blames Obama and 'the liberal democrat position' for $ three trillion deficit spending.

Point one- the bill that was before them was $789 billion, or roughly three quarters of a trillion dollars. It is the first and only bill that has been pushed by this administration. So apparently math is not her strong suit.

Point two- This bill is a well targeted solution to an economic slide that occurred under Republican leadership. To try to place the cost at the feet of democrats is flat out dishonest.

Point three- Is anyone besides me raising the concern that the war started byt he bush administration and supported twice by Michelle Bachmann si still going on? Is anyone raising the concern that under the bush administration- with Bachmann kissing his ass all the way lowered taxes on the rich during wartime (the first time in history that a wartime administration did not raise taxes)?

You think this third point is not connected? Well think again. This current recession- which started officially in January of last year- can be directly attributed to the stubborness of the previous administration.

Any Republican who tries to place the current deficit at the feet of Obama should be called out by honest people on both sides of the aisle.

But if Obama wants to get serious about solving this current crisis he needs to get back to the basics he ran on. Namely, The Iraqi War is the primary cause of our economic situation. Wasteful spending, squandered resources- including human life and the absolute arrogance of our position there must be ended. President Obama needs to govern as he ran.

The stimulous package just passed is probably not a great bill. In truth, the only thing I like about it is that it is an attempt to do something. I also appreciate that Obama has tried to reach across the aisle without bending over and kissing their lily whites. But, in the end, it probably is not enough.

The Republicans have shown their colors and will likely oppose anything the new president tries to do. And that is good news. I would propose he apply the same attitude in congress that he applies to foreign affairs, "if you unclench your fists we will extend our open hand."

In the mean time, I suggest that our new president stop worrying about appeasing people who will not be appeased and govern based on the principles on which he ran. Lead by example, end the war, empower people to bring about the change we need.

In one year and 7 months- a little less- we will once again have a chance to get rid of the nut job windbag and her counterparts in congress. Until then, let them put together any kind of opposition to change they can muster- they will only come out looking like the morons that they are.