The 111th Congress - Good Riddance

It is a sad state of affairs in Washington. While us grunts go about our lives of quiet desperation trying to put together a living, those over bloated, over paid, self centered, ideological idiots in Washington are sticking it to us once again. This time, in addition to a most disgusting display around the tax hike compromise, the lame duck Democratic Congress is attempting to pass another $1 trillion dollar omnibus (what a great word) spending bill dressed in a 2000 page document filled with thousands upon thousands of earmarks which nobody has read. Just like the fiasco health bill, they will shove this one down our throats on Christmas Eve as well. Shame on them!

The 111th Congress will go down as one of the worst in American history. It has been ripe with histrionics, lies, concealments, out of control spending, and a complete disregard for the taxpayers and our liberties. They have behaved like a crook with a stolen credit card. It can’t end soon enough for me. How can these people go home and sleep at night? Are they tone deaf? No. They just have no regard for the hoy ploy that pays their outrageous salaries and benefits.

In addition to the financial fiascos, Congress is addressing periphery issues like Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the Dream Act, the Start Treaty….all items which could have, and should have, been addressed earlier. Instead of acting responsibly, the Democratic led Congress decided to do these things during the Christmas holiday, when the members’ unpopular views can be implemented while the rest of America is distracted with Ho Ho.

I have come to the conclusion that the only way to resolve the problems with Congress is a complete revamping of how they do business. If it has to be done by a grass roots movement to amend the Constitution, so be it. These folks have placed themselves in a world so far out of reality that this may be the only way to get their attention. Here is what I would like to see:

1) Term Limits: 12 years in the House or the Senate is enough. I didn’t vote for Nancy Pelosi, and I am sure her constituency didn’t vote for Newt Gingrich when he was Speaker. These set for life power hungry narcissistic politicos have to be turned over on a regular basis in order to prevent an over concentration of power and a feeling of self importance way beyond the needs and desires if their constituents.

2) Health Insurance: Congress and all government employees should be subject to the same rules and access as the rest of us relating to their health care plan. Costs and benefits should not exceed those of the average American citizen.

3) Salaries: Salaries for all government workers, including member of Congress, should be based on the average salary of the American worker…no more and no less. Increases in salary should be pegged to inflation, and not be subject to Congressional whims of fancy and self grandeur.

4) Perks: No excessive perks. Nancy Pelosi did not need her own government jet. I hope she enjoys flying Coach…and getting the TSA pat down.

5) Disclosure of Net Worth: If the net worth of any member of Congress increases more than 10% over the course of his/her term, it should be disclosed. Have you ever seen a Congressman leave office poor…on a civil servants salary….serving the public?

When will America say enough? Now is the time.