Holiday cheer

Imagine how much different things would be in this country- how much better- if we had gone through the past five years of history with a president the whole country loved. (More or less.)

Partisanship is extreme these days, and I think both sides have been disgraceful in the process of leading our country. Our president, unfortunately, has set this tone, and manages it hyperactively.

It's sad to be in this position this Fourth of July, since we're living through a patch of history that carries more weight than most, and which is being handled badly by the people we entrust to guide us.

But ultimately, I have faith that we'll pull through. There is too much that is unique about America to allow it to fail due to the traditional faults and weaknesses that have always plagued governments. Recovery is possible...