The Ideologue Who's Holding Homeowers - And the Economy - Hostage

By Richard (RJ) Eskow

February 13, 2012 - 7:37pm ET 

Close your eyes and imagine:

The year is 2027. President Peace N. Love lost his re-election bid three years ago, after the disaster created by his military and intelligence cuts turned millions of Americans into refugees. His successor has appointed General Cathy Common-Sense (USMC, Ret.) to be Secretary of Defense. But Congress is controlled by President Love's party and has refused to confirm her. President Love's appointee, Sunshine Harmony Rainbow III, is still in charge of the Pentagon.

Defense Secretary Rainbow has halted all attempts to defend the homeland. "We're saving billions of dollars for the taxpayer instead," Secretary Rainbow tells Congress, adding: "Maybe can spend the money on learning how to love one another." But soon it's discovered that Secretary Rainbow has misled Congress and the "plan" is really costing billions.