Advice from a small town girl

I have news for you, people!

Mitt Romney is not going to single-handedly restore the American economy.

Neither is Barack Obama.

Or any other politician, economist, businessman, corporation or political party.

No, I’m afraid that what it all comes down to is us.

We the people.

I’ve been convinced for some time now that our system is broken.

“Broken” might not be the right word, though.

“Corrupt” might be more accurate.

We the people have allowed our voice to be, if not silenced, definitely drowned out by other influences.

Sometimes, when listening to political rhetoric, I have to laugh, althoug...