The most out of control comic when I was a kid was Richard Pryor. Steve Martin was probably the most popular and I had his first album but Pryor was far too profane and out of control for my parents to allow me to buy his stuff. Nonetheless, I did manage to listen to some of his stuff here and there (remember, no internet then!). I liked Steve Martin and he was funny but there’s something intensely personal about Pryor’s comedy. I don’t know that I would have characterized it that way when I was a kid but in retrospect that was it. Indeed, when I saw Pryor interviewed years ago he was asked why people were so drawn to his work. His reply was simple and insightful: “It’s the truth. The best standup comedy is either all or mostly true.” I agree entirely with that.

The reason I mention that is this headline from the Onion: Congress Continues Debate Over Whether Or Not Nation Should Be Economically Ruined

I understand the passions on both sides.  Hell, if I was king, I would enact most of what the conservatives want and leave Mr. Reid and Mr. Obama to twist in the wind but due to some electoral oversight, I’m not.  Nobody is.  That means compromise and leadership.  So far, it’s in short supply and we will suffer terribly if somebody doesn’t grab the wheel and steer the ship.

While the issues here in Manassas are somewhat simpler, the charge to govern is the same.  Like it or not, electeds are charged with governing and that means you have to deal with the issues as they arise.  Sure, it’s difficult to vote to settle a lawsuit for half a million bucks but if it’s going to cost $300k just to get to trial and the potential award is estimated to be $300-$700k plus lawyers fees then you settle!  The debt limit impasse is the same.  It’s time to govern boys, put on your big boy pants and get over yourselves.  America needs your leadership and the best path to reelection is to provide it.