When the line between a “PLAN” and Commitment is Blurred

Ah, it’s that time of year, no, not Christmas, but very similar, when politicians promise the moon or that they “PLAN” to attend the State Assembly Process, only to deliver a cow pie balloon, floating away with the hot air that blew it up. Do they think we're stupid? Or do they believe we are so dazzled by their teeth whitened to near-solar brilliance that we'll forget their words are as empty as Joe Biden's head?

Let’s talk about the grand old tradition of political flip-flopping, shall we? Oh yes, our candidates love to talk a big game. They stand on stages decked out in American flags, stomping their feet like they're auditioning for a part in Riverdance, telling us how they’re "for the people, I am grassroots!" And yet, somehow, the only “PLAN” that ever seems to come to fruition involves their list of excuses for why their “PLANS” changed.

And what about those ever-evolving “PLANS”? One day, it's all about Special Vacancy Election; the next day (well, 8 days later), it's all about "No, it’s not fair; I’m not participating." You are left with the feeling they just reached into your wallet with the finesse of a pickpocket on the 16th Street Mall. Oh, and let’s not forget the State Assembly promise. If I had a dollar for every time that was promised was made on a stage, I would almost have enough for a #1 at Mickey D’s!

I can’t speak for you, but I'm sick of politicians treating their platforms like a game of Twister, bending over backward to appease the people who count, the voters. Meanwhile, we're over here playing political Jenga, trying to pull out a log of truth without the whole tower crashing down.

So, let me say this: It's time we held these candidates accountable, yes, you, Deborah Flora. No more bait and switch. You face the facts with political spin to keep your base of “Forever Flora” peeps in place. Our patience is wearing thinner than the toilet paper in a Motel 6. Remember, folks, actions speak louder than words. Let's start electing doers, not talkers, people who stick to their plans like gum on a hot sidewalk. In the end, we don't need more political “PLANS” that change with the wind, we need commitments that are as steadfast as the Rockies.