Monopoly Man

He said he would bring his business experience to the White House. He actually did.

He runs the government like he has run most of his businesses - into the ground.

This pretend President is playing a game of White House Monopoly, but with our money.

In his game, he is the Banker. He makes the rules, dealing out the sweetest properties to his cronies before anyone else joins the game.

We are pieces arriving late to the game. We can only circle the board, as all his special interest friends drain our savings.

We travel around its streets hoping the little pay we earn at the end of each week will be enough to keep us going.

Every time we think we are getting ahead, a tax bill arrives, rent comes due, or water and electric bills arrive, forcing us to deplete our savings.

Finding free parking brightens our week. A welcoming food pantry gives us sustenance; a winning lottery ticket gives us hope.

Is there any hope for our children?

Our U.S. National debt is almost 22 Trillion dollars.

This debt will rise further if we move forward with additional spending programs and tax cuts. Any tax cuts for the wealthy must not be paid for by taking funds from Medicare and Medicaid.

We need not only different budgetary and funding changes, but also a new Banker.

When do we get off his board?