"I agree to this Constitution with all its faults, if they are such: because I think a General Government necessary for us, and there is no Form of Government but what may be a Blessing to the People if well- administered; and I believe farther that this is likely to be well administered for a Course of Years and can only end in Despotism as other Forms have done before it, when the People shall become so corrupted as to need Despotic Government, being incapable of any other." Benjamin Franklin discussing his uncertainty with the Constitution.

I came across this rather pessimistic quote today and have a feeling that ol' Ben had it pegged pretty accurately. If we haven't already hit that point I don't think it's far off.

Was listening to a radio show the other day and the host was discussing the State of the Union and the Democratic response. He felt that while we were constitutionally entitled to have the address he didn't believe that there was a need for a response, since that wasn't in the Constitution.

This whole democracy thing really is a pain in the ass, isn't it?

Have a nice weekend!