A Lack of Leadership

The House of Representatives unanimously rejected an alternative budget proposal based on President Obama's 2013 budget plan, no one, not even one democrat voted for this plan. How could a leader who, according to the media, is so popular, not get even one vote for his budget? 

It really isn't a surprise, Obama's budget plans have a poor track record in Congress over the last year. In May 2011, 97 senators voted against a motion to take up his 2012 budget plan, with 3 not voting at all, so not even one senator voted for his budget then and I doubt they will any time soon either. 
Make no doubt about it, we have some big issues we must deal with, number one in my opinion, is the budget because it relates to our national debt. I know that in my own house living with and without a budget is an issue, and when we do not have a plan, it gets worse. Of course its not as much fun when we are on a budget, I do not get to enjoy the loco tacos at Taco Bell, and I have to pack my lunch, but its what we must do, small sacrifices, in order to reach big goals. The same applies for out Federal budget. 
We must live within our means. Maybe I should say that more loudly, WE MUST LIVE WITHIN OUR MEANS! Because as my daddy used to tell me, the band must be paid after a night of dancing. Eventually the bills will come due. Most likely it will be my generation that will have to deal with these issues because those currently in charge refuse to deal with it. As I told Congressman Scott Dejarlais, I'm tired of seeing them kick the can down the road. In twenty years, if we make it that long, we will be facing the same issues Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Italy are now facing. It would be easier to make changes now, over a period of time, than to have to make them overnight at some date in the future. 
But to do that it will take bold leadership. Leadership that can not be presently found in the White House or anywhere else in DC. Even the Ryan plan is not bold enough, but it is a step in the right direction. We can only hope that any step, even a small one, is taken soon.