if we weren't having levys breaking, power grids going down, bridges collapsing, etc. then I might side with you Ryan but even then I'd probably cite Palin's super-bridge as my reasoning.
I guess if you were an alcoholic you would feel better than if you were a smoker. I am neither one so I really can't say. I can't stand cigaretts so I couldn't be a smoker. Either way they are both bad for you and your body. People drink to feel good and if you did it daily to where you didn't get that great feeling then what is the point in it?
I would never be a Kiss Ass. I am definetely (not able to spell) out-spoken. The trouble with me is..I'm not out-spoken to the right people.. I !#&$# and carry on to an empty room sometimes..
Consider this a confession rather than an opinion.
From all I've read..infrastructure building and repairs is what will put people to work,$$in their pockets. our existing infrastructure DOES need repairs. We have enough retail outlets of all kinds. Get the $$ in the pockets first.
It is hard for either side. I think though that when you are older it is harder to deal with than if you were a little kid. You realize when you are older what is actually happening and understand everything about it.
Consider this a confession rather than an opinion.