Yes, I would agree that MM is the single biggest legislative stumbling block in Congress to passing legislation that does directly not benefit his political interests. He, and his fellow travelers need to be retired with all deliberate speed. They represent all that greed and unabashed self-interest can buy.
My point, and I probably di…
Yes, I would agree that MM is the single biggest legislative stumbling block in Congress to passing legislation that does directly not benefit his political interests. He, and his fellow travelers need to be retired with all deliberate speed. They represent all that greed and unabashed self-interest can buy.
My point, and I probably didn’t express myself clearly, was less about professional politicians like MM and more about voters. And not all voters are going to be receptive, I realize that, but I believe we need to make the effort. I just don’t see how the present situation can continue. MM and many like him are not representing the best interests of their constituents - they don't start from a place of truth.
We need candidates and representatives that hold principled positions, speak the truth and are accountable. Honest dialogue is a starting point – listening & engaging with those with whom we may disagree, is a starting point. You can’t engage in honest dialogue with a liar.
R. Dooley and Melissa, we must get big money out of the political process, period. To those who think Mitch isn't working for his constituents, I would argue that he is, if you consider his constituents to be the guys paying his way.
Last night I heard over $2 BILLION has been spent on political ads, not sure if they meant the whole campaign season - it was either on BBC or PBS News Hour - sorry, didn't think to look it up before typing this. At any rate, my first thought was how much good could have been done for the nation, if that money had gone for the common good, not to feather a few already plush nests.
And the amounts being spent by outside PACS was obscene. Citizens United MUST BE OVERTURNED.
Yes, I would agree that MM is the single biggest legislative stumbling block in Congress to passing legislation that does directly not benefit his political interests. He, and his fellow travelers need to be retired with all deliberate speed. They represent all that greed and unabashed self-interest can buy.
My point, and I probably didn’t express myself clearly, was less about professional politicians like MM and more about voters. And not all voters are going to be receptive, I realize that, but I believe we need to make the effort. I just don’t see how the present situation can continue. MM and many like him are not representing the best interests of their constituents - they don't start from a place of truth.
We need candidates and representatives that hold principled positions, speak the truth and are accountable. Honest dialogue is a starting point – listening & engaging with those with whom we may disagree, is a starting point. You can’t engage in honest dialogue with a liar.
R. Dooley and Melissa, we must get big money out of the political process, period. To those who think Mitch isn't working for his constituents, I would argue that he is, if you consider his constituents to be the guys paying his way.
Last night I heard over $2 BILLION has been spent on political ads, not sure if they meant the whole campaign season - it was either on BBC or PBS News Hour - sorry, didn't think to look it up before typing this. At any rate, my first thought was how much good could have been done for the nation, if that money had gone for the common good, not to feather a few already plush nests.
And the amounts being spent by outside PACS was obscene. Citizens United MUST BE OVERTURNED.