We Voted for Change and Got More of the Same

Americans voted to depose most incumbent politicians in the most recent elections. Some wanted an end to the war in Iraq while others wanted fiscal discipline and still others wanted a government that represented the people and not the corporations.

In the traditional serpentine fashion of politicians we have received change. After millions of phone calls from Americans they passed legislation for a border fence. Unfortunately in the legislation they only funded a small portion of the construction. Last week they further reallocated funds away from the border fence for other pet projects known as pork. Important stuff like a hiking/bike trail and rat control in Alaska?!?

We did get other changes. We had votes and resolutions supporting various religious holidays new and old from religions across the world. Strangely enough the only resolution not to pass was the one in favor of Christmas. I guess that it is appropriate that a holiday celebrated by most Americans be defeated. These politicians make Judas look like a holy saint.

Not happy with the way things were going in Washington our politicians voted to reduce their work week and get back home for Christmas (the same holiday object of the resolution that did not pass). Unfortunately the small job of approving the federal budget had not been taken on. They were so busy trying to impeach Bush they forgot they actually have something important to do. Well, time is short and the flights on government supplied aircraft are already booked. These politicians had nothing better than to pass the budget in the middle of the night. This was too great a temptation for the thieves. A blank check for pork and the budget is full.

An old saying, “Things must change to remain the same,” never rang so true. We have seen the fruit of change from Republican to Democrat. We must now make real change and get rid of both parties before the next elections if we want this country to return to its greatness.