Well, round the kiddies up as Grandpa Zell tells us how it really was back in the days when war heroes EARNED their medals, and congressmen showed up for work.
Seriously, I would LOVE to have a long Sunday lunch with this gentleman. His speech at the RNC was truly amazing...can you imagine the guy in person???
I think it would be great to have a CD of his best speeches particularly for those who don't remember the generation of passionate conviction.
You chose the perfect word for Zell - 'gentleman'. That's why he's no longer a Dem.
"Well, round the kiddies up as Grandpa Zell tells us how it really was back in the days when war heroes EARNED their medals, and congressmen showed up for work."
I'd love to hear some of his tales and I can personally attest to the feats accomplished by heroes who EARNED their medals. Some didn't know they earned them until presentation ceremony time.
BUT..., senators have been long known for not showing up for work. Many, among them a future VP under FDR, simply disappeared for weeks. Garner left word that he was "not to be found". He didn't want to hear from anyone in the White House or the Senate. Perhaps Zell could tell tales about some recent ones as well.
Members of the Senate and House are not held accountable to anyone. They set their own schedule, do as they please, and spend the public money as if it were their own. There are of course a few exceptions, those who have a conscience and hold themselves accountable for the people's business. In my view they are in the minority.