"Change" Is Political Favorite But, Be Careful What You Get.

"Change" has been a mantra in political campaigns since ancient times. Change does not necessarily mean better - only different.

Chuck Muth reminds us that Americans voted for change in November 2006 and got it by electing a Democrat Congress: 1) Consumer confidence has plummeted; 2) The cost of regular gasoline has soared to over $4 a gallon; 3) Unemployment is up to 5% (a 10% increase); 4) American households have seen $2.3 trillion in equity value evaporate (stock and mutual fund losses); 5) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $1.2 trillion dollars; 6) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure.

The only thing that has fallen farther and faster is America’s job approval rating of Congress itself — only 13% rate Congress as good or excellent.