By Attila Honey

Why a good Mom might make a better President than a man? Well, what do mothers do? They micro manage and think of others 24/7. They wake up determined, make breakfast, get the kids off to school, spend the rest of the day cleaning the house, grocery shopping, driving the kids to soccer, basketball, cheer leading, make dinner, clean up after dinner – not to speak of the multitudinous errands they run for everyone. The women with husbands have to get themselves “titty-vated” (a word my granny used after going to the beauty parlor) before hubby walks in the door and listen to a litany of blah, blah, blah, about this person or that person that she never heard of. Then if, by some miracle, he asks her, “How was your day honey”…just when she opens her mouth to answer, he remembers that he wants a beer before dinner so he can relax and watch a little T.V. So it’s a plus to be a care giver and have a mother’s heart. A little diplomacy doesn’t hurt either. Most politicians lack that compassion that most Moms have – otherwise we wouldn’t have a Health Care Plan in the works that is a disaster for the elderly and everyone else who isn’t an illegal.

Most Moms work best under pressure and know how to take their licks. Good Moms don’t take a lot of mouth from their kids, they know how to kick butt when needed, they give a hug when earned and never give up on anything or anyone they believe in. So what does this have to do with government? EVERYTHING! Let’s take Sarah Palin – just as an example of sheer guts. True, I am a big fan of hers and would love to see a ticket with her on it because she has PLUCK! But I can’t remember any woman in history that has been bludgeoned as has Sarah Palin…oh and let’s not forget how they continue to attack her Downs Syndrome baby, all her other children, her husband, and anything else they can dig up. So what’s the problem? Why the fear? In the Puffed up Post, I commented on a blog written by Deepak Chopra – an individual “who is supposed” to be about helping others find their way. Yet he injects himself into politics like a worm into the mouth of a snake. Yet, Sarah just keeps on going. I like her. Americans like her because she speaks the language of common sense. She’s also about morality, family, bringing business back to America and common sense fiscal responsibility. In short, she works well under pressure. Most Moms do – otherwise they’d go crazy. I know because I’ve raised five. I also think it’s important to practice when elected what you preached when you campaigned.

Any strong Mom faced with vitriolic opposition in a family situation, would just reach over the table and grab little “Mr. Know It All” (like Rahm Emanuel) by his lapels and say, “Listen you little piece of dog do – shut the hell up or I’ll kick your ass into your ears….now go to your room and stay there or I’ll pull the damn telephone out of the wall and throw your computer right through your window – maybe with you on top of it!!!!!!” Guaranteed! That would be the end of that! Actually, I wouldn’t mind seeing a good Mom President come in packing. O.K. – just a thought!

These are other qualities that should be considered when electing a President. Do they know how to motivate? Do they know how to kick butt until it hurts? Do they have the guts to go down to the wire in the face of tremendous opposition?  Do they know how to be innovative and come up with creative solutions that are good for everyone? Most importantly, do they have their hand on the heartbeat of the American people? Do they have common sense? In the long haul, most questions – even posed by the most brilliant analytical minds – require a knowledgeable leader  with common sense to find resolution.

Another thing that any good Mom would never tolerate is a kid watching a show like the music awards the other night. The sewage coming from their mouths was so bad that there were more bleeps than music. A good Mom President would put a quick end to all the porn on the internet, change the rating in films and in music  – even though it might cost her the next election. Then she’d take on all the self interest groups and would handle those board meetings similar to the one with little Rahm Emanuel.  She might even resort to making Barney Frank write 1000 times “ I will not marry any man again who earns over 11,000 a year. In that way, I won’t be tempted to accept kick backs from the company he works for like Herb Moses and Fannie Mae!.” Another thing she’d do is go on a worldwide tour – speak of America’s virtues and the possibilities of working together for a better tomorrow. She would always lead from a position of strength and not of weakness. She would be a elegant first lady – in the same manner as Nancy Reagan, both Bush wives, and Jackie Kennedy. …understated elegance.

Yep! I think men have had their shot at running this country –  time for a good Mom to take charge! The CEO or Politician who doesn’t get a heads up on all of the above – is not qualified – better suited for take out at McDonald’s.