[Hieronymus]

I will grant you that we are in better shape than the colonies, but there is much to Reagan’s observation that the reason why none of our people are in Washington is that once they get there, they cease to be our people.

The ratio of representatives to people is too large, and the amount of time spent in Washington is too much, for most of the folks in Washington to stay in touch with their roots for any significant time. That is why when the “opposition” seizes control of the Senate and has control of the House, I do not expect anything to actually change.

[what's up]

If we take the Senate taken by the GOP you will see Keystone passed by both chambers, the resumption of a 40 hour workweek passed by both chambers (which had been changed to 30 hours by the ACA), military bills speedily passed, and a new emphasis on lowering the tax rate.

These may not be enough for some but it's FAAAAAR better than Reid's do nothing Congress.