So our country really can't walk and chew gum at the same time. Screw HCR, the environment,

[NRaleighLiberal]

just focus on the jobs thing.

It is so disappointing that few Americans have the ability to see not only the interconnection and dependencies of the problems, and even worse, our political process and polarization has created an environment where nothing of substance seems to be possible.

Chicken and egg. The public and the politicians. What group is the biggest problem, one wonders?!

[tridim]

1. You might want to read some recent news on HCR.

It's going to be done next week.

Can you walk and chew gum at the same time?

[NRaleighLiberal]

2. I sure can. And I will believe it when I see it (HCR passing, that is).

And we need it - I have two uninsured daughters, 24 and 28, one of which with a preexisting condition.

My cynicism is growing from increasing frustration and bitterness at the mess it is all appearing to be.