Why not lead?

I have had to take some time away from doing this because I was overwhelmed by the Casey Anthony case and that I am not getting the response I had hoped I would from this blog or video posting on Youtube. I am lowering my expectations and I am writing just to get my voice out there.

I would like responses but I do not expect them.

Maybe I am wrong but shouldn't out leaders in Washington lead?  I know that there always has been political posturing in Washington, but it seems worse than ever.

Shouldn't they be more worried about fixing the nations financial problem instead of seeming to be concerned about making sure that the Democrats or Republicans win the battle?

Doesn't the news tonight that a committee is forming to find ways to fix the finances essentially mean that the August 2 deadline wasn't a real deadline?  Seems to me that all the really happened was they gave themselves three more months to politically battle about what should be done.

Also, I heard the other day that the 14th Amendment says that there can't be a balanced budget rule.  As I said before I am definitely not an economist but when I heard that about the 14th amendment my thoughts were "What?" and "why?"

Also, I have heard that the Democrats are totally against a balance budget rule. To which I ask, why shouldn't the government have  to be financially responsible and live within its means?

I don't get that. But then again, I'm sure that many of you know there is a lot I don't get.