Lies and the Lying Liers that Lie about not Lying
I used to love polititcs. The thought that you could go and be a part of something that helps craft the way we live our lives is incredibly exciting, or at least used to be.
I go to Washington DC several times a year and am even involved in a lobbying function for the transportation organization which I have been on the board of directors since 1989.
I have testified in front of a Senate Committee before. Wow, to sit there and have people in charge listen to your point of view is incredibly intoxicating.
But as with most things, the more you know, the more jaded you become.
I am currently watching the Republicans implode. It may not be obvious to those casual observers who think that the "liberal media" is making much ado about nothing. But a change is a comin'.
The Democrats aren't much better - but the arrogance in which the Republican majority has operated for 10 years had become so oppressive that I am starting to believe that even the most ardent conservative is having second thoughts about the power or at least the focus of our central government.
I don't have an answer to what needs to happen in WDC but something has to give. Clinton was fuzzy at best but he was a great communicator. I don't even understand George. He can't talk, he can't make his points, hell, he can't even speak English well enough to be funny - but who's next?
It makes my stomach hurt.
Some things seem so simple to me so I figured I would just list a few rules that need to be made in order to form a more perfect union.
Term limits - no more than 12 years in congress. One six year term for president so there will be no posturing for re-election and then we can skip the lame duck portion as well. They'll all be lame ducks and maybe they can do what is right instead of what is politically expedient.
Lobbying - trade associations only and no money passes hands from PAC's.
Taxes - 10% flat tax. 10% of income for personal taxes and 10% of revenue for business. Period - no IRS, no CPA. (that will never happen - but hey, it's my list!)
Redo rules of Congress to cut out PORK - all crutial legislation comes with a happy meal of crap for local rewards for the people in charge. How about letting us have a common vision of what the federal government is supposed to accomplish such as fostering interstate commerce and providing the infrastructure in order to do that. Education, law enforcement, etc.
I am now realizing that there are too many things that need to be done that probably won't be done - and in the meantime all most of us can really do is listen to old Bob Dylan songs and realize that some things may never change.
The road really does go on forever.............
I go to Washington DC several times a year and am even involved in a lobbying function for the transportation organization which I have been on the board of directors since 1989.
I have testified in front of a Senate Committee before. Wow, to sit there and have people in charge listen to your point of view is incredibly intoxicating.
But as with most things, the more you know, the more jaded you become.
I am currently watching the Republicans implode. It may not be obvious to those casual observers who think that the "liberal media" is making much ado about nothing. But a change is a comin'.
The Democrats aren't much better - but the arrogance in which the Republican majority has operated for 10 years had become so oppressive that I am starting to believe that even the most ardent conservative is having second thoughts about the power or at least the focus of our central government.
I don't have an answer to what needs to happen in WDC but something has to give. Clinton was fuzzy at best but he was a great communicator. I don't even understand George. He can't talk, he can't make his points, hell, he can't even speak English well enough to be funny - but who's next?
It makes my stomach hurt.
Some things seem so simple to me so I figured I would just list a few rules that need to be made in order to form a more perfect union.
Term limits - no more than 12 years in congress. One six year term for president so there will be no posturing for re-election and then we can skip the lame duck portion as well. They'll all be lame ducks and maybe they can do what is right instead of what is politically expedient.
Lobbying - trade associations only and no money passes hands from PAC's.
Taxes - 10% flat tax. 10% of income for personal taxes and 10% of revenue for business. Period - no IRS, no CPA. (that will never happen - but hey, it's my list!)
Redo rules of Congress to cut out PORK - all crutial legislation comes with a happy meal of crap for local rewards for the people in charge. How about letting us have a common vision of what the federal government is supposed to accomplish such as fostering interstate commerce and providing the infrastructure in order to do that. Education, law enforcement, etc.
I am now realizing that there are too many things that need to be done that probably won't be done - and in the meantime all most of us can really do is listen to old Bob Dylan songs and realize that some things may never change.
The road really does go on forever.............
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