Too Much Focus on Iraq?

No, but if we only focus on Iraq, we'll be making a mistake.

There is no denying that there are problems in Iraq. There is also no denying that resolving Iraq is an important issue. But it is not the only issue of importance to American citizens. Some say that the voters asked for change in Congressional leadership, because they wanted a change in Iraq. This is only partially correct.

The American voters want substantive changes in government. The change desired goes beyond a change in leadership. There are problems in the Middle East other than Iraq. The continent of Africa has all the potential to become the next Middle East, for much different reasons and it will have nothing to do with Israel. And domestically, there are huge problems with: Social Security, Medicare, Immigration and taxes, to name a few.

Will the politico-media's focus on Iraq blind the Nation to all the other problems? Hopefully the new Congressional leadership will focus on all the issues and on providing solutions to as many issues as possible. I fear that both sides of the aisle are going to concentrate on the 2008 elections to the exclusion of substantive action of any kind. Speaker Elect Pelosi, please lead a Congress that can walk and chew gum at the same time.

P.S. The purpose of Congress is legislative AND oversight. Don't forget those legislative responsibilities. Our laws are behind the curve in many areas.