Some of our most powerful people rip us off time after time.

Why do we continue to allow this? Why, when some of the most powerful people in this country have shown time and time again that they are willing to rip off the average "Joe Six-pack", do we continue to worship at the altar of their public image?

For example, in the S&L meltdown in the 80s and early 90s, several people were involved who were never penalized for their involvement, and who have maintained their sway over many of the American people. Like the Bush family, which was named as being involved in that scandal, as well as John McCain, and others. And some of those same names are popping up with regard to the current economic situation. Yet no matter how flagrant their involvement in a fiasco that cost many people their savings, those same people today are still singing their praises.

I am starting to believe there is a very simple reason for this. I think it is an attitude very similar to the American people's obsession with the "outlaws" of days gone by. Like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Billy the Kid, Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger (and a host of others), we seem to hold the Bush family in reverence as if they are some kind of saints!

The afore mentioned folks were just that, crooks, and thieves and murderers and yet they have gained a place in the folklore of this country. I see this same kind of folk awe when I talk to random people about our politicians. It never seems to bother them that MANY of our politicians have been investigated and censured for their involvement in what can only be termed thievery, that seems to make no difference. The people are STILL fans of the crooks!

I think this is a sad and dangerous attitude for people to have. I think we need to STOP being ostriches, get our heads out of the sand, look at these folks with clear eyes and understand that as long as we REVERE them, they will continue to ROB us.