Sometimes, it's not all about you . . .

I know that's hard for some people to believe.

But, sometimes, you've got to do what's right for your country first, and put the rah-rah pom-poms down.

This is one of those times.

Our country finds itself on the brink of economic turmoil.

Wall Street is squealing for a bail-out.

The federal government will have to close its doors if Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid don't get their act together and pass an omnibus bill.

And, yet, the junior senator from Illinois thinks it's much more important for him to continue his dog and pony roadshow than to actually be in Washington, DC, doing the job the people of his state elected him to do.

I guess the folks from the Land of Lincoln should be used to his behavior by now. I mean, ever since they were foolish enough to elect him to the Senate, he's ignored them and their needs and has instead been running for president. His attendance record is a joke. A bad joke.

Now, when times demand action (not just more hot air), he won't show up for his day job.

Imagine how detrimental that would be if he held higher office. And, think about that long and hard as November approaches . . .