I hate politics and the politicians that come with them. Government is a necessary evil but this country is in bad shape and the people that can make a difference are simply scum. Everyone knows the saying “There’s no such thing as an honest politician.” but we hear it and yet we still allow it. Good stuff.
I grew up in a strong Democratic household so I’ve always considered myself a staunch Democrat. However, after this last year, I find myself questioning why. The Democrats had a full year of being in complete control to get this health care bill passed and yet they couldn’t even come together amongst themselves and get it done. That’s disgusting. The health care bill wasn’t my first priority but if your President makes it his, get it done and move on to get something else done. No excuses. What were they worried about? Losing their seats? Losing their majority? Well congratulations. You guys missed out on the #1 item on the Democratic agenda, look like ineffective fools AND managed to lose your majority at the same time. I’m completely embarrassed by my party.
On the other hand, that doesn’t mean I’m going to run out and become a Republican. I’m far from that. I feel I’m more liberal than conservative and I don’t believe in screwing the little man. It seems to me that most successful people have gotten to where they are not by hard work but by being jerks and stepping on the little man all the way up the ladder. We don’t need to continue that trend. It also angers me that Republicans are always clamoring for smaller government yet they are the first people to try and take away the rights of the people and justifying it by shoving their beliefs down everyone’s throats.
So yeah, I don’t know what to do at this point but if the Democratic party doesn’t change, it’s gonna get harder and harder to just pull the blue lever just because. It’s all so frustrating. Here’s good politics for you. Last night during the State of the Union address, Obama made a statement about aiding businesses that stop outsourcing jobs to other countries and actually keep jobs in America. Then they pan to the leaders of this country and there was a HUGE amount of people that didn’t even stand up and clap for this. They actually looked disgruntled. S-O-B. I couldn’t believe it. I’m not sure if anything in my life has made me more sick than that moment. Democrat or Republican, I don’t care who they were. They should all be out of office TODAY. Anyone have a list of those people so I make sure I never vote for them for anything? Who are they representing? All this talk the last year of creating jobs to save the economy and yet more and more jobs are leaving this country every day. Everyone wants to make themselves richer and save their friends and big business. No one could give a crap about this country or anyone else. How long can they actually believe in this trickle down garbage? The money stays at the top and if the little man is lucky, his job won’t be sent over to Asia. Good luck.
Also, how do we not have term limits yet? People need careers but staying in one place for too long just doesn’t work. It’s not acceptable when these politicians do anything possible to keep their careers; Even if that means being completely worthless. So many people are struggling to get by in this country that they just don’t have the time and energy to pay attention to political issues. Also, unfortunately, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say there are a lot of stupid people walking this Earth. This just allows these guys to skate by on name alone. How can this change happen though? How do you get people to create laws that will write themselves out of a job after 4…8…12 years? Regardless, it was nice knowing you (probably not), hope you got something meaningful accomplished.
Have I said politicians are scum? I looked up the current salary (2010) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate and that number is $174,000 a year. $174,000 a year! Who can’t live comfortably on that? If you’re not interested in that amount of money, get out of politics. Go run a business. Don’t do both. These guys who are heavily involved with these interest groups should be out of office. We know they’re getting money from these people, we say it’s not alright, we let it continue.
I talk a lot but I’m not a great orator… I’ve had this blog for many years but I’m not a great writer… I also may be a little lazy from time to time. Just like every man, I also look out for myself a little too much. Humans are flawed. That’s the nature of the beast. However, I do know that for $174,000 a year I’d be more than happy to not be a scumbag and do what’s right. I lied when I said I never felt sicker in my life than last night. Every time I realize that nothing will ever change in this country, that sickness in my stomach just grows stronger.
I’m currently watching: Conspiracy Theory With Jesse Ventura – Big Brother