US Congress Reaches New Low in Approval, Nobody Cares

[Major Robert Dump]

I am just thrilled by Rand Paul, Justin Amash, and Thomas Massie. I hope tht they are effective in their efforts. Remember; in the U.S. Congress more often than not, when you vote no, you are voting yes for the rights of the American people. With enough Paul's, soon they won't need to vote no as often.

We used to think that about Tom Coburn. Those people you mention will only shatter your heart. Best to move on like I did, now I just stalk attractive girls from Taco Bell

[ICantSpellDawg]

We used to think that about Tom Coburn. Those people you mention will only shatter your heart. Best to move on like I did, now I just stalk attractive girls from Taco Bell

I fully expect to have my heart broken by people in power. It is incumbent on us to bleed them dry when useful and then to discard them. They are people too. Promise them influence in exchange for their support. when they've given it and get too big for britches, throw them out, rinse and repeat. No loyalty, just ideology.

Heck, I'd probably sell everyone else out eventually myself. why would I hold someone else to a higher standard. They can be of use while they are idealistic.

[a completely inoffensive name]

I fully expect to have my heart broken by people in power. It is incumbent on us to bleed them dry when useful and then to discard them. They are people too. Promise them influence in exchange for their support. when they've given it and get too big for britches, throw them out, rinse and repeat. No loyalty, just ideology.

Heck, I'd probably sell everyone else out eventually myself. why would I hold someone else to a higher standard. They can be of use while they are idealistic.

lol, and people wonder why we are so *******.

[FoxLeLay]

How is this any news that no one cares? Are they not all crooks anyhow?

[Greyblades]

Nobody cares because nobody finds this new, all people can do is wait for the elections for the chance to kick out the idiots and hope the new crop isnt as goddamn stupid. Getting worked up now is a waste of energy.

[Fisherking]

The trouble in the US with its two party system is that you have maximum continuity. Both parties pander to special interests and the lining of their own pockets.

Unless you get rid of ALL OF THEM it won’t stop. The apparatus is in place to corrupt all new comers.

[Fisherking]

Since money has become the life’s blood of politics it has only gotten worse. Pre WWII the main expense was driving around shaking hands. Now it is media add money that gets them elected.

There has always been those who put friends and relatives in positions where they can feed off the government, nothing new there, but the big donors (businesses and special interests) can count on lawmakers doing things to help them make more money at public expense.

You can not outlaw political adds, as they are a first amendment right. And congress is not going to chase the hogs away from the trough.

[Gregoshi]

...all people can do is wait for the elections for the chance to kick out the idiots...

Problem is, they want to kick out all the idiots except their own idiot, and, alas, that is the only one they have control over.