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Originally Posted by Guest
The simple fact is that whenever a member of either party gets elected to a position in Congress they will conform to the Party Line.
I've know a lot of southern Democrats who thought of themselves as "Conservative Democrats" who were quickly whipped into line when they arrived in Washington. (I haven't known many people who thought of themselves as "Liberal Republicans.")
The Party Leaders have a variety of ways of rewarding "good" behavior and punishing "bad" behavior. It starts with the assignment of office space and a parking space. It goes on to the very vital distribution of financial assistance in re-election campaigns. It also includes assignment to Committees and Sub-Committees. Some carry prestige; others do not.
THAT is why it is nonsense to say you vote for the individual, regardless of Party. Party membership will determine how the candidate will vote after being elected.
Carl in Tampa
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Nice post Carl...it's good you see some of it...let me explain a little more.
Unless they pledge allegiance to the party...they don't get a dime or on the ballot. The party vets candidates before supporting them. Part of that vetting is...do they play ball?
It was a JOY to read that last paragraph...BRAVO Carl! I can't tell you how many times I've told these blind idiots that you can't vote for ANY D or R candidate...they ALL work for the system.
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Originally Posted by Guest
Congress has a slightly more than 15% approval rating. Nothing more needs be said about the ability of these elected incompetents. There is not a governmental agency or private functioning enterprise that can remain profitable or acceptably functional with only 15% of operating management performing competently. Unfortunately the system allows their incompetence because we, their bosses, continue to allow them to make their own rules. Tax reform, medical reform, legal / illegal immigrant reform will never happen until we demand Congressional reform. The system isn't broken but it isn't even close to acceptably functional. |
They ALL work for the party who works for the VERY wealthy and powerful. That is why you must stop electing Ds and Rs. We must elect only independents.
The "system" IS broke...VERY broke..and corrupt. The taxpayers owe $20 trillion that has mostly ended up in the hands of the extremely wealthy...the banks and bankers...the large corporations.