Hear and Heed

What a difference 24 hours make in the political world: from Nancy's I will ram health care through game plan to the sudden need to "hear and heed" the concerns of the American people. Pelosi's been turning a deaf ear to the majority of Americans since she crowned herself Queen of the Political Scene and began doing things her way. It's nice to hear the listening words, even if she's only going for a great soundbite.

Do I hear a chorus of "absolute power absolutely corrupts those who are easily corrupted" being sung on the media airwaves? The self-proclaimed super majority finally understands the significance of polls that show 2/3 of the American people are AGAINST the legislation they are ramming down their throats? One can only hope, but authenticity occurs over time. The democratic epiphany seems a bit Gosselin in nature: mandated by a court/presidential gag order. Let's see if it stands the test of time -- say, an entire weekend?

Obama said he's going to hold accountable the banks who are paying off their bad financial policies and practices on the backs of the people who use their services. It's obvious that the financial industries don't understand that they, too, need to rethink their arrogance and disdain for the "little guy" who trusts them with his savings.

Again, step out in front and lead the way, Mr. President. It's not just the right thing to do: it's what we, the people, want you to do.

UPDATING: Now that the rest of the world is awake, my local morning news tells me that the President has begun his "listening" tour, a new tactic to hear what the people have to say, rather than telling the people what he wants them to hear. Way to go, Mr. Obama, and thanks for reading my blog.