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Speak out!

First let me begin by saying, if I offend you in this posting you just might in fact need to be offended. I have been watching with great concern the proceedings in Washington DC in regard to the newest economic "Stimulus" plan. Time after time elected officials from EVERYWHERE in our country, republicans and democrats alike scurry to find a T.V. camera to spew their expertise in all matters economic. I would like someone to explain to me when it became acceptable to imagine that simply because one becomes elected to hold office they then become immensely knowledgeable in all ares of life? Just because someone has an opinion on a subject does not make them smart. Every president does what they believe to be correct in assembling the persons needed to solve whatever issues that face our nation. This is done either through cabinet picks or in consulting those they feel have the best thoughts, ideas and expertise in any given area. Often times highly regarded scholars or Nobel p