Thank you, Phil Gramm

You have just proven to me that "some" people in government have NO IDEA what it's like for ordinary Americans in their daily lives.

I'm pretty sure I didn't imagine spending $50 last week to fill up my fuel-efficient Pontiac Vibe.

I'm pretty sure I haven't imagined the news stories about foreclosures being up by 50 percent.

I'm pretty sure I didn't imagine the layoff notices that some of my friends have just received.

Good luck digging out of this hole.