HOW DISHEARTENING

I read the paper this morning and saw in Manalapan that a Democrat was made Mayor and a Republican Deputy Mayor. The same thing in Wall which is now made up of a Democrat, two independents and two Republicans. Republican Jeff Cantor making a heroic stand against the wrong actions of the outgoing Republican Mayor. The People in all parties in these towns made comments pledging to work together for the betterment of their towns. I rejoiced. A ray of hope and sunshine seemed to fill my kitchen. Politicians putting the common good above partisan advantage. Agreeing to disagree where need be but keeping their eye on the real ball and cooperating where they can and should. Amazing.

Then I turned on my cursed computer and read Art Gallaghers latest post. A dark cloud infested my abode.

How disheartening to be reminded that members of our own party are unable to work together.
I understand that some of them are barely speaking to one another. No wonder we are loosing seats. Never mind putting partisan politics aside they can not put their egos aside. Quite frankly this is nothing new on the Board of Freeholders. Look at how Larrison held on to the reigns of power for so long. Look how Amy Handlin was treated. This Toxic Brew has long been stewing in the Hall of Records. Alas it is not just in the Hall of Records it is a rot with in our party that emanates to some degree from every faction with in our party.

Is their no one out there who can unite us and teach our own party to work cooperatively and put ego's on hold. If so I wish he or she would reveal themselves. Please if you are out there pull Excalibur from the stone, drive the Moors from Spain, Part the Red Sea and lead us to the Promised Land.