What is wrong with this government..

Whats wrong? We keep electing the same dang people. I'm a one term Commissioner because the State of Ohio said we had to build a new jail. The NIMBY's came at us with a vengence and I lost. I've always contended that "The truth is the easiest to say because you NEVER have to remember what you said" The only problem with that is you won't get re-elected. I'm also a one term Mayor. I made my council do thier jobs and on re-election they went out with lies and I was defeated. You think I would of learned a lesson.

In my case I have seen Congress and the VA turn their backs on individuals who've sacrificed so much to protect our liberties. I see new generations that seem to be totally engrossed in abusing those same liberties, won with such sacrifice. +

My World War II father is wasting away with cancer. As for myself, my btain degeneration is slowly taking its toll. Random body movement are getting to be the rule rather that the exception. I always get the same old answer, you were on a carrier during the Vietnam War how could you of been exposed to anything? i believe a veterans last breath is what the VA and congress is looking for. Then they can close the book on one more veteran's life.

Unfortunately Machine politics usually win. They have the money, power, and just plain clout to influence the voters. Also, lobbyists and special interest have control. Read my blog AFSCME Is So Unethical. The only real oppositon we have are candidates that are popular on media terms. Americans love celebrities. Herman Cain is my first Presidential choice but Donald Trump (not a bad choice) has a better chance. Both are media. Then when we elect good people they have to be moral enough not to be corrupted. That is why I liked Ross Perot (too bad he lost) because you can't buy him and he was honest. Cain and Trump fit that bill. Businessmen turned politicians expect work from their workers. Lifelong politicians and hacks play the old game. The game that is perfected in my hometown (of my first 40 years) Chicago. Obama plays the Chicago Way on a national scale.

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James M. Junge March 7, 2011 at 6:03am

How true .... It seems the only people who don't get it work in Washington.
James M. Junge March 5, 2011 at 7:32pm

You are so right... sadly
Angelo Mule' March 5, 2011 at 2:23pm

Unfortunately Machine politics usually win. They have the money, power, and just plain clout to influence the voters. Also, lobbyists and special interest have control. Read my blog AFSCME Is So Unethical. The only real oppositon we have are candidates that are popular on media terms. Americans love celebrities. Herman Cain is my first Presidential choice but Donald Trump (not a bad choice) has a better chance. Both are media. Then when we elect good people they have to be moral enough not to be corrupted. That is why I liked Ross Perot (too bad he lost) because you can't buy him and he was honest. Cain and Trump fit that bill. Businessmen turned politicians expect work from their workers. Lifelong politicians and hacks play the old game. The game that is perfected in my hometown (of my first 40 years) Chicago. Obama plays the Chicago Way on a national scale.

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