Despite optimism from the House of Representatives we are never going to rid ourselves of the influence of big money in politics. In America big money is politics. No matter what we do to reform the campaign finance system little will change because there are too many ways to get the word out. That isn't stopping Democrats from trying to overrule the Supreme Court with a … [Read more...] about Big Money Plutocracy Less Damaging Than Partisan Lies
Nancy Pelosi
New Democratic House Must Accept ACA Responsibility Now
It’s been a long time coming but Democrats own the House today. They’re ready to make big waves in Washington after riding in with the usual enthusiasm we hear whenever party leadership changes. Later the optimism will fizzle as lawmakers get down to the nuts and bolts reality of doing nothing. That’s already a risk with this new Democratic House and its focus on punishing the … [Read more...] about New Democratic House Must Accept ACA Responsibility Now
All Americans Share Values but We Don’t Engineer Success
After a particularly nasty midterm election and the arrogant rise to power of far left Democrats we don’t need to be reminded how divisive trendy political imperatives can be, whether they come from New York-style socialism, half-baked California craziness, or Oregon insanity. We should be wise enough to agree that it’s the height of arrogance for people we elect to tell us … [Read more...] about All Americans Share Values but We Don’t Engineer Success
Prejudice Against Trump’s Base From Congress is Intolerable
If you ride on a city bus and use a racial slur against someone sitting nearby you will make the 10:00 news. Count on it. America is hypersensitive about prejudice and discrimination. Now more than ever people are called out for it and that’s not a bad thing. This kind of behavior is intolerable, so why is it acceptable for members of our government who angrily denounce all … [Read more...] about Prejudice Against Trump’s Base From Congress is Intolerable
Dignity and Respect in Congress is a Scam Targeting You
I choked on my lunch when I heard Nancy Pelosi’s remark about a climate of dignity and respect in Congress.1 Maybe she is moonlighting at some other congress we don’t know about. She can’t mean the one on Capitol Hill. Pelosi’s comment is just another example of the outrageously inflated regard this motley collection of crooks, liars, and thieves gone legitimate hangs onto … [Read more...] about Dignity and Respect in Congress is a Scam Targeting You