More and more I believe that Obama will run. He'll be the John Edwards of 2008.
Mentioned Edwards. Something people need to realize: he's a hardcore liberal. Anyone who talks about two Americas - a rich one and a poor one - is bordering on socialism.
One doesn't have to be a socialist to realize there is a different set of rules for different people. Do you honestly believe everyone has an equal chance of getting ahead in life and success is determined by strictly by how smart you are or how hard you work? If not, then you at least partially agree with Edwards.
It's not hard to see this in practice either. In most big cities a drive from the inner city out into the suburbs will quickly reveal these two Americas within about 10 minutes time.
Edwards divided people into two groups: rich people who can afford everything, and poor people who can afford nothing. What about those in between?
In reality, there is one America, but if you had to make an argument, it would be at least partially true to say that there were four Americas:
1) Rich America. Can afford everything they need or want. Never have financial difficulties.
2) Comfortable America. Can afford everything they need plus a few extras for pleasure. People like me, doctors, and lawyers.
3) Working America. Can afford what they need, but rarely can afford extra. Often have financial troubles, but are never in a serious risk of being thrown out onto the streets. Teachers, policemen, etc.
4) Poor America. Homeless, on welfare, etc. Can't afford the necessities.
Group one doesn't exist. Everybody (except for maybe the Buddhists) wants more than they have.
