After watching the “debate” last night, I came to the realization that I’m sick of politics. And I’m sick of patronizing people who claim to know what is best for the American people. That’s why I’m considering starting a movement – that’s right, I say a movement – called “Nobody is Welcome Back.”
I think we need to start over in this country’s government. Everybody – that’s right, I say everybody – has been among Washington circles too long. Nothing gets done, nobody works together, and we as the American people have sat by and let it get worse and worse. And what’s the result? A $1 trillion debacle. No more.
Here is how the movement starts. We begin a facebook group, just a simple little facebook group, called “Nobody is Welcome Back.” The only requirement to join that group is the promise that you will vote against any incumbent running for office. Doesn’t matter if that person is a Republican or Democrat – there’s enough blame to go around. We are starting over. Nobody is welcome back.
What will happen to all the politicians voted out you say? Not sure, but maybe they can have fun trying to find jobs within the economic system they have created.
That’s where it starts. It picks up momentum as the uber-bloggers start supporting our cause. Pretty soon we are being courted by the people in office but we will stand on principles. Because we believe we need a do-over.
And I need to know now is whether or not you’re with me. And whether or not it will work.
Well, I think part of the beauty of the American government system is the security built into its slowness. It’s frustrating, yes, but it also prevents revolutionary change happening suddenly. It’s also frustrating that one of the main criteria to become president is wealth–you’ve got to have the financial backing to advertise and all of that lovely stuff.
That being said, I’m not thrilled with either of the presidential candidates. The debates are full of them spinning the same answers to the same questions. He says one thing, the opponent says that he does the exact opposite–WHICH ONE IS LYING? And really, Tom Brokaw, did you think that 1-minute thing even had a chance of working?
I wish they would answer something different–what about preexisting conditions, McCain? Because the prospect of finding your own insurance while saddled with diabetes or asthma or previous pregnancy problems….it’s impossible. I’ve tried it. That’s how you end up on COBRA at $1000 a month, and that’s only good for 18 months.
What about that bill that you didn’t support regarding medical care for babies who survived abortion, Obama? That’s kind of a big deal to gloss over–after all, a baby who has survived is no longer “a parasite” who cannot survive out of the mother’s body.
I wish it were possible to get the real answers to three questions–how do you spend your time, and how do you spend your money, and what would your friends and family say that you believe about God? Because I think those three questions would answer pretty much everything we need to know.
All in all, I’m voting McCain not because I’m super-thrillled with the choice, but because I view it as the best option given the choices. Obama scares the tar out of me. Palin is an interesting VP choice…I don’t know that she’s the best one, but I do appreciate that during the years that Hilary was poking fun at the ridiculousness of mothers staying home and baking cookies for their children, Palin was *doing* it. Her family has some flaws, but so does everyone else’s. I think all four in the race have questionable qualifications, but barring God pulling a really big shakeup, it appears to be who we’re stuck with. This election will have many people entrenched in prayer.
I’ll get off my soapbox. The children need breakfast.
And I’m strangely curious to see what Today has to say about the debate.
I’m in!! And we need to get laws repealed about the income and retirement those said people get!!
There’s got to be a quicker way to give Washington an enema.
Also – read James 5 – and think of us as the rich people who’s riches are rotting. Our culture is rotting away from the core.
I am sick of all the candidates. I will vote for the one I’m least mad at at the time.
I think Bill Brewster, OK had a good idea when he was in congress. He ran on a platform of reform and term limits. Of course his bill got shot down. He honored is promise and left after 2 terms. We need more like him.
that’s funny. because chappy and i were talking about how we were going to start a movement called you work for us. and we call for legislation to impose term limits for politicians. too bad the only people who can fix this are the people who won’t do anything about it.
That’s hilarious, because last week I decided to start my movement. It’s called “You work for us”. Its purpose would be to flush career politicians out of Washington. I don’t really know how to start a movement, and you seem to have a plan. I’ll just jump on your bandwagon. Well done.
BWAHAHAHA – “They can have fun trying to find jobs within the economic system they have created.”
That was my first smile of the day. Thanks.
And – i’m in. Sounds like the best ‘political plan’ i’ve heard in a while . . .
I’ll give it a whirl.
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@ Erin
I totally agree with you. Term limits for politicians would be huge in turning our gov’t around. Instead of congressmen going into congress to make changes and make our country better, it seems to me that most of them are only concerned with doing whatever it takes to keep their position. If they had a limited time in congress, they’d undoubtedly be more focused on doing the most that they can for our country (not themselves) in those limited 4 to 8 years.
Ironically, limited terms will never happen because it’s our congressmen who would have to pass that amendment/bill (whatever).
Bummer.
HERE HERE!!!!
I actually appreciate those congress people who didn’t vote for the bailout. Many of them were scared for their lives because their constituents said they wouldn’t vote for them again if they passed it. Perhaps it’s time they start listening to the people who voted for them instead of the people who give them money and kickbacks. Oh wait, politicians don’t listen to lobbyists, do they?
All that to say, I’m in.
I’m in!
I’m in. Sad thing is that here in Arkansas, we have no sane opposition to incumbents. Sigh.
Glad to know you guys are in. I agree with Jeff – not alot of good “other” choices out there. I guess I think voting out the lot is as much a statement as anything else, to tell the government that they stink and aren’t getting the job done.
I will move forward with the movement. More info to follow…
Since I know this will never happen (even though people are dissatisfied with Congress, many are in favor of thier own Representative and Senators) I won’t panic, but I think this is a terrible idea. It would be throwing out the baby with the bathwater. Also, without incumbants in the House the power would fall to staffers to explain the basics – how to write a bill, how to vote on it, all of that procedural stuff that no one entering a new job knows how to do.
I’d prefer to see an increase in regulation so that companies can’t receive credit beyond the assets they are able to pay back.
More importantly, every single CEO who claimed that his (or her) company was doing fine when it was actually on a huge downward spiral that eventually collapsed should be investigated for fraud.
Point taken, Heather – but I do have the Schoolhouse Rock presentation of “I’m Just a Bill” on my side as a teaching tool.
Also completely agree with you on your last point about the CEOs.
Dude, didn’t you win class favorite two years in a row?
Come on, man – it was three years in a row.
Although the idea of completely starting over seems like it would have many problems, I definitely would like to see the “people” regain control of the government designed/intended to serve them……definitely interested.