Michael1942's Blog

Each day there is someone with knowledge who is able to have some plainly worded explanations about our constitution printed. Not many us of know or remember that the founders created a document that is live and evolving. The current Congressional group has lost sight of what their jobs entail. Each of these folks have themselves in mind daily, they are looking to grab headlines that enhance themselves and their political future. Look at the salary, pension and benefits that have been added to the job. These are all things that Congress has enacted for themselves, for instance their “COLA” is a law enacted by them. There are no term limits unless we (voters) impose them and even then we fail to see the forest for the trees due to the media blitzes and other distractions when elections roll around. We as voters have become jaded, faded and downright tired of the political games but we vote based on a point of bias that has nothing to do with the candidate but will garner a vote. The incumbents and aspirants use our fears and biases to stay in office. Simply put: if a candidate learns that a majority of his constituents are of one religion, they use that to get votes, if a part of their voting base likes a certain color, they use that to gain votes. If you see a pattern then you get it, if you do not see a pattern then you need to step back and take another look at the people you have voted for and what they have done for you or to you. Congress was never meant to be a lifetime job, the founders were all part timers who had income from their primary occupation. They were paid expenses required to travel to the capital for meals and lodging. These current officials are living large on funds that we pay them, that they provided for themselves through laws they enacted. We all need to pay attention to who represents us and not by the party (and the sub groups) they are associated with.