[lizma]

Until we pare the scope of the Fed'l gov't, this is what we will have to live with.

Yep. I was working as a volunteer at the time. But not only did these people not know just the basics of the bill, one of them actually said to me "If we only had a benevolent dictator , my job would be so much easier."

So repulsed, I quit after that. (Back in the days when I was young and foolish.)

[speekinout]

But not only did these people not know just the basics of the bill, one of them actually said to me "If we only had a benevolent dictator , my job would be so much easier."

That's close to what they want, but not quite. What they want is a party leader who is popular enough so that they can continue to be re-elected.
The ones who have been on Capitol Hill for a long time, like Teddy, Barney, Orrin, etc. know they can't make a difference. A few small victories and a large pension are enough.

But no one can do more unless *WE* decide that they shouldn't control so much of our lives.