". . . those who show up *and don't go home*." Unfortunately, most of us have jobs and other responsibilities, so this leaves too much up to the lobbyists, who get paid to show up and stay put.
In my state -- supposedly blue Massachusetts -- the legislature doesn't have its own research bureau, so guess who does a lot of the "research"? Got it in one: lobbyists.
I have known a number of lobbyists. Other than your very important point regarding "it's how they make a living; we do other jobs", they have the same problems and obligations as the rest of us do.
Unfortunately, it would take trump winning and screwing around with social security, MAGA wanting to retire at 66 1/2 (right?) and then told he has to wait until 70 to get his full benefits. Conversation: What? I thought social security kicked in at 66 1/2? Sorry, trump signed off on the extension. He said he would and he did. Happy working on your construction job for another few years.
The other problem that arises from extension of time for workers is that the jobs they create when they retire aren't available and all those people new to the work force can't find one. It really backs everything up and creates more financial hardship among the young.
This is where the government subsidies can come in by giving people whose jobs are obsolete (coal) better skills. People are concerned about the advent of electric cars. Train the existing people how to do this.
College isn't for everyone. Train the ones without high school diplomas or just a high school diploma a skill. You don't need to read Shakespeare to fix an electrical system or repair a car.
In the long run this will (hopefully) reduce unemployment and welfare costs. Hey, republicans! Some times you need to spend a little money to save even more.
Maybe trump will be arrogant and tell his people they don't have to vote because he is winning. He certainly waasn't very welcoming to Haley's supporters.
Yesterday my state held their Democratic convention . The numbers seem to show 82%! of the delegates were there.
Last week the Republicans held theirs, and had less than 50% show.
I think there might be hope.
One of my enduring favorites: "The world is run by those who show up"!
". . . those who show up *and don't go home*." Unfortunately, most of us have jobs and other responsibilities, so this leaves too much up to the lobbyists, who get paid to show up and stay put.
In my state -- supposedly blue Massachusetts -- the legislature doesn't have its own research bureau, so guess who does a lot of the "research"? Got it in one: lobbyists.
If we don't do it, there's always someone with an agenda who will.
Right, but my point is that those who are getting paid have more staying power than those who have livings to make and other obligations to fulfill.
I have known a number of lobbyists. Other than your very important point regarding "it's how they make a living; we do other jobs", they have the same problems and obligations as the rest of us do.
Sounds like Massachusetts government should hire their own lobbyists.
I wonder if the R's who show up are the ones most afraid of what awaits.?
Unfortunately, it would take trump winning and screwing around with social security, MAGA wanting to retire at 66 1/2 (right?) and then told he has to wait until 70 to get his full benefits. Conversation: What? I thought social security kicked in at 66 1/2? Sorry, trump signed off on the extension. He said he would and he did. Happy working on your construction job for another few years.
The other problem that arises from extension of time for workers is that the jobs they create when they retire aren't available and all those people new to the work force can't find one. It really backs everything up and creates more financial hardship among the young.
This is where the government subsidies can come in by giving people whose jobs are obsolete (coal) better skills. People are concerned about the advent of electric cars. Train the existing people how to do this.
College isn't for everyone. Train the ones without high school diplomas or just a high school diploma a skill. You don't need to read Shakespeare to fix an electrical system or repair a car.
In the long run this will (hopefully) reduce unemployment and welfare costs. Hey, republicans! Some times you need to spend a little money to save even more.
Maybe trump will be arrogant and tell his people they don't have to vote because he is winning. He certainly waasn't very welcoming to Haley's supporters.