It's Rob-Roy This Way,That Way, and Everywhere You Go

It's August and already Robin Carnahan and Roy Blunt are slinging mud at each other. I have dubbed them with the nickname "Rob-Roy" for convenience. You'll notice around every signature show on television, their commercials dominate to see who can out do who in the arena of nastiness. Gone already are the days of the positive effect someone could have in Washington. Gone are the speeches on high ideals, high ethics, the ability to affect things for the better, and actually, higher standards. Anyone who would dare speak in the positive MUST be "high" themselves!

But dear friend, when you look at the root cause, it's really not their fault, it's ours.

We don't respond well to "pie in the sky" ideals anymore. If it's all sunshine and apple pie, then it can't be worth our effort to know what the issue is or to go vote on it. It's also our fault that we have not pushed our Congressional Representatives and Senators to pass a strong campaign finance bill. When running for office in a heated Arkansas primary costs more than most people will ever make in 6 life times, the system is completely broken. Ditto in Missouri.

I expected better from Rob-Roy, and I am disappointed in both of you.