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To: Political Junkie Too

I’m fed up with the whole retaliation syndrome. But even moreso, I’ve had enough of both sides closing ranks and protecting each other’s bad behavior.

Why can’t we get anyone decent in public office? Is it because the salaries are only attractive to those who augment it with either illicit money or illicit “perks?”


154 posted on 08/27/2007 3:38:03 PM PDT by generally (Ask me about FReepers Folding@Home)
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To: generally
No, it's because anyone with potential is politically assassinated by the other side before they get too popular and influential.

Right now, with an evenly divided Senate and gerrymandering in the House, picking off an opponent or two is the only way to tilt the balance of power.

-PJ

159 posted on 08/27/2007 3:42:11 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too (Repeal the 17th amendment -- it's the "Fairness Doctrine" for Congress!)
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