" A Lesson For Congress"

Last night, America once again flexed her muscles. The American electorate said one more time, "...enough is enough.." as the rage against incumbent politicians continues. People who, two years ago, puffed out their collective chests in the wake of an Obama victory, are now reaping the fruit of ignoring the will of the American voter.

Regardless of all the "touchy feely", spend, and tax, social change, and apology to the world policies of Barack Obama, America wants a fiscally responsible government that responds to what the tax-paying citizens expect from government. It seems that common sense is raising its' "ugly head" to the incumbent politicians of America. All of those who stayed in Washington to force a health care bill that has been massively rejected by the public are probably quaking in their boots as they see some of their colleagues being given the "bums rush" out of office.

This is more than just a minor glitch to those who will be seeking re-election in November, as in previous months, we have seen other tax and spenders thrown out by the disenchanted American citizenry. It seems the people need more than "change" in their pockets. The current Congress will soon face "cap and trade", which promises higher taxes and higher energy costs, not popular with the voting public. What will they do? Maintaining the status quo in Washington doesn't seem to be what America wants. I wonder if our representatives understand this?

Career politicians are all about being re-elected at all costs, but it seems as if the American public is catching on to this and they aren't buying it anymore. Those who try to be "all things to all men" are in for a rude awakening, come November.

The new "poster boy" for this is Arlen Specter, as he was not just thrown out of office; he was practically put in orbit by an angry voting public. The "kiss of death" for Specter was an ad
that showed him saying he changed his party so he could be re-elected, and he practically hissed it out like a comic book villain! This blatant admission was deadly for Specter, it showed his true colors to America; a self-serving bureaucrat who's only real loyalty was to himself!

I hope this was a wake-up call to all those who seek government office; integrity and service is what it's all about. Political survival will come when the will of the people is followed. All loyalty is reserved for the American people, not philosophy, not agenda. Let's see if future office seekers learn this lesson!