Rob-Roy Going At It Again - - New Robin Carnahan Ad Against Roy Blunt

By far, this is the funniest ad I have seen in a long time! Since Democrats usually don't come out "swinging the ball bat" at their opponents, this is equally surprising at how she bluntly calls Blunt out. If you've not seen it, watch it here - it is priceless!



Oh, I also find it funny that Carnahan is using Billy Long's "Fed Up?" campaign slogan so well to her advantage!

Labor Day 2010: A Reflection on The Working Class

Once a year, a day is set aside for the men and women who work so hard day in and day out all year. Usually, there are parades in town and the most active Labor Unions use the day to tout the contributions of Labor to society as a whole. Yet, Labor Day is more than Unions. It is more than Republican or Democrat or Tea Party. Labor Day should be a day where we reflect on the overall working conditions as a whole, find inspiration among others, and take that inspiration and try to make a change for the better in our own places of work.

Men and women of all ages, political and religious backgrounds make up our work force - most are good people who spend long hours at work away from their families. They work in a a wide range of conditions - some very good, and others that are extremely oppressive. Some work for wages that are well above "livable" - meaning they can pay all of their bills, buy food, clothing, etc...and have a little left over at the end of the day. Some however, work as hard as they can - working 2 jobs even, and have to worry about juggling the mortgage, paying the electric and utilities, wondering where money for the next repair bill is going to come from because they have no savings. Health care? That is a fantasy for many.

A friend told me that there would be no need for Labor Unions if employers treated their people fairly. It's not hard to see why there are unions - you maybe get a 3% raise if you get one at all. But your insurance goes up by 12%. To add insult to injury, when minimum wage increased, many employers did not raise the salaries of their people so in essence, we are working for them even cheaper than before.

Don't forget among the cook outs, the the lake and the parades this weekend that this nation continues to be built on the hard work of people everywhere. Because you enjoy the fruits and benefits of living in the greatest country in the world, remember it is ultimately your responsibility to do your best to find a way to help others who work hard, yet don't get to enjoy a part of the American dream.