What the problem is you confuse manufactured polling data with public opinion. You also seem unable to grasp the concept that we are a Constitutional Republic, NOT a Direct Democracy.
What the polls claim people think about an issue is utterly irreverent to what should be done here. That the problem with the DC Old boy's club.
Every issue is addressed in terms of how it will impact the next election. MAYBE one time the Old Boy's club should think about what state of the world is going to be in 5-10-15 years IF the DC Old Boys continue sitting on their thumbs when it comes to Iran.
Leaders lead, media whores watch polls and talk themselves into doing nothing.
Really brilliant post her MNJ, good stuff.
As someone who majored in political science at the undergraduate and graduate level, I believe I grasp that concept and know something about it.
What the polls claim people think about an issue is utterly irreverent [sic]to what should be done here. That the problem with the DC Old boy's club.
The polls are neither "irreverent" or irrelevant. Elected officials pay attention to public opinion polls because they have some relevance to them personally if they want to continue to stay in public office. No one is advocating that representatives should govern by polls, but it is a factor in what they decide to do.
Every issue is addressed in terms of how it will impact the next election. MAYBE one time the Old Boy's club should think about what state of the world is going to be in 5-10-15 years IF the DC Old Boys continue sitting on their thumbs when it comes to Iran.
Profiles in courage. Public opinion and reelection affect everything they deal with whether it is illegal immigration, entitlement reform, or foreign policy. Add to that the influence of lobbyists and money and you have the typical Congressman.
True, but above that, maybe the electorate should be a little more astute about why we need to be in Iraq and why me may need to act against Iran.
The ultimate reason why a politician follows the polls instead of leading against the polls is of course the people who vote. Why should a politician care when the people don't seem to.
Anyway, that's what makes the current President's actions in Iraq, remarkable. He doesn't follow the polls and he doesn't follow congress.
We are lucky in that respect.