ice cream and impossible promises

Met 4 out of 5 siblings to day at Rocky's. Short drive to Widow's Walk for ice cream. Nice Saturday.
Face book debates seem to jump from the issues to the past. I worry about the burden we are putting on the next generation; the erosion of the values of our country; and the slide toward socialism. rather than discuss those issues, liberals seem to want to invoke "Bush" as justification for dismantling a way of life. Yes, Bush was not the ideal president, but then neither was Carter, or Taft, or any number of past mistakes, both Republican and democrat. I find it interesting the the President's popularity poll numbers are lower then Clinton's when he was being impeached.
Even the most die hard Dem will admit that we are undergoing a drastic change in America; we part company in that I am concerned while others seem indifferent. They are willing to accept any cost for change. Will be be able to continue the bailouts by borrowing money from China? They already own more to them then we have ever owed anyone before.
I honestly hope that all this works. I hope that the Banks repay all the bailout money; that the Auto Industry survives and repays all the bailouts; and that universal health care is free and well-managed. I hope. I hope the He can do all this and not tax anyone making under $250,000 a year. In three years, we will have a reality check. Right after we pay the 2011 federal taxes. This is not to "save" me money: I live on a fixed income; enjoy social security; and have a government-run, single payer health plan. In 3 years, we will know.