In 1992, throw the "bums" out, was like a rapidly contagious disease...and it spread fast! Of the "bums" that knew by there own surveys that they could not win the election...they resigned! And, they did Americans a favor! There were a couple of Senators and Representatives I hoped would go, but didn't, so I was a little disappointed. But, in the overall picture of things in 1992, I was happy to see so many "bums" bite the dust! (Yahoo!) It's simple! The American taxpayer is not getting their money's worth...they're getting the short end of the stick when it comes to the work Congress is doing. I don't remember the last percentage rating of Congress by the voters, but I think it was 23% approval. This is a DISGRACE! With this terrible showing, EVERY member of Congress should go! Goodbye, you're finished! Let's vote in somebody else who can do the job! It's time to throw the "bums" out...AGAIN! The primary election in Connecticut was held on Tuesday August 8, 2006, and if the results are any indicator, this could set the stage for another throw the "bums" out party during the election of 2006, etc. THE CONGRESS CAN'T SEEM TO GET IT! The never-ending war in Iraq; big oil flipping a finger at Congress; the health care mess; the immigration mess; the aftermath of Katrina; one scandal after another! Trust...what's that? Can the American trust anyone in the Congress? Baseball used to be America's favorite past-time, but now it's American's gouging each other! Corporate greed is everywhere, and Congress is on summer break the year around! When Congress and greedy corporations get together, it's to exchange manilla envelopes, etc...etc...etc...(HELLO!). And, corruption and scandals are everywhere! Here in New Mexico, the President of the University of New Mexico has been given his walking papers; (scandal); the President of Highlands University likewise (scandal). The former Treasurer of the state of New Mexico is on trial for extortion and racketeering; the Superintendent of Insurance was forced to resign, and the Attorney General is looking into corruption within the office, and it goes on and on! Ethics...what's that? Haven't we been talking about ethics for over two hundred years in this country? I guess some people are slow learners...or never learn...or don't want to learn! There should be a throw the "bums" out party every 2-4 years without fail. Some politicians get too cozy with lobbyists and others; they nest too much; they forget (intentionally) why they are in office! A throw the "bums" out party regularly, would be a reminder that; "you were elected to serve the American taxpayer, and if that's not okay with you...GET OUT!" TAKE YOUR LITTLE SELF-SERVING INTERESTS SOME PLACE ELSE! WE'RE FED UP WITH ALL OF YOU! I certainly hope the primary in Connecticut is the beginning of the end for many politicians in Congress and at other levels of government. How would you like to be a Senator or a U.S Representative, making lots of money; working 2-3 days a week (whew!); nobody looking over your shoulder; and you get a very nice pension at the other end? Who wouldn't! In recent years, my view of the American taxpayer has been too complacent...too apathetic; and YAWN too many issues away! In the 1960's the Black Panthers; the Brown Panthers and even the Gray Panthers (little old men and little old ladies) were raising hell, in the interest of what was right for the country! They protested almost everything! Today...nothing but YAWN! In 1992, the American people showed Congress and the various states, who had the power to make changes in this country for the good! And, the American people did it with their votes! The year 1992, was a great year for the American people and they did themselves proud! They showed the "bums" in Congress and elsewhere who was running the country. Isn't that the way it's supposed to be in a democracy? But, maybe...just maybe...the Americans will come out of the coma they've been in for the last 15 years...and they can have another throw the "bums" out party in the year 2006! |
