Thanksgiving has come and gone and now congress has reconvened for their extremely short lame duck session prior to recessing for the winter holidays {yes, I could have said Christmas, but there are Jews, Muslims, Hindus, and other religions represented in D.C.}. But the holiday season is one that has a long tradition of gift giving. So in that spirit, these are some of the gifts I propose that the American people offer our leaders, and in turn our leaders offer the American people.

1. To President Barack Obama : A Shroud of Invisibility for the next month so that he may enjoy the holidays with his family. From President Barack Obama: The courage to stand up to special interests trying to take over America and the wisdom to surround himself with the best minds this country has to offer.
2. To Vice President Joe Biden: A small gadget that prevents him from placing his foot in his mouth when making an impassioned point about policy. From Vice President Joe Biden: The promise to continue to provide wise council to the president and man-in-the-street honesty to the American people.
3. To Nancy Pelosi: A better plastic surgeon referral who can get her next face lift not look like the face of Boe {sorry if you are not a Dr. Who fan}. From Nancy Pelosi: The offer to teach John Boehner how to control his caucus.
4. To Harry Reid: An elocution teacher who can show him how to let the country know that he is not the zombie apocolypse every time he speaks. From Harry Reid: A real focus on getting work done in the senate through changing the filibuster and senatorial hold rules.
5. To Hillary Clinton: The nation's gratitude for a job exceptionally done as Secretary of State. From Hillary Clinton: The promise to remain in the public eye.
6. To Bill Clinton; The promise of huge audiences to hear what he has to say anywhere he goes. From Bill Clinton: A promise to teach Harry Reid how to give a speech.
7. To Elizabeth Warren: The support of the people to a crusade for consumer rights. From Elizabeth Warren: The increase in IQ in the senate by at least 2 points.
8. To Alan Grayson: The support of people all over the country for saying it as it is. From Alan Grayson: The guarantee that he will be a vocal pain in the butt for the tea party and corporate interests.
9. To Chris Matthews:  At least three valium before he goes on the air each night. From Chris Matthews: The continuation of Hardball for the next four years.
10. To Nate Silver: A medal for being the best political prognosticator in the nation. From Nate Silver: A promise to be as tenacious in that pursuit again in 2016.
11. To Mitt Romney: A vacation for the next four years in any one of your many estates across the country. From Mitt Romney: The ability to file for unemployment.
12. To John Boehner: A request to bring your party together and become a real leader. From John Boehner: Taking the tea party off of speed dial.
13. To Mitch McConnell: The ability to distinguish having taken a trouncing with having just been given a mandate to obstruct. From Mitch McConnell: An epiphany on what the purpose of a "loyal opposition" party should be.
14. To All The Potential Republican Candidates For President in 2016 {Rubio, Jindal, Christie, Ryan, Martinez, Perry, Palin, Thune, etc.}: Look at where your colleagues have been losing votes and run to there. Do not get more conservative. From all the potential republican candidates for president in 2016: The promise of a spirited campaign that doesn't start until after 2014.
15. To former congressman Alan West: The name of a good psychoanalyst. From former congressman Alan West: The names of over 50% of his former district who are communist sympathizers.
16. To Rush Limbaugh: A board of directors consisting of all women who have been active in women's rights issues. From Rush Limbaugh, one week of non-partisan reporting so that America can see just how boring you are.
17. To Fox News: America's request that you place the word Comedy between Fox and News.  From Fox News: The promise that they will hire at least one female reporter besides Greta Susteren who hasn't competed in some type of beauty contest.
18. To Dick Morris: A map of America and an adding machine. From Dick Morris: A spittoon to catch his bile.
19. To the Blue States: A happy holiday season and the recognition that we are all one nation.
20. To the Red States" The same happy holiday season and the recognition that we are all one nation. 

Let's agree to disagree, but let's be civil about it. That really is the gift of America.