| Posted: Fri Jan 29th, 2010 01:14 pm |
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I think it is very healthy for the political environment if elected officials at any level of government can feel the "sharp blade" of public opinion on the back of their necks. That "blade" can only be the threat of losing their seat in the next election, but I believe that we have reached a point where the only work being accomplished by politicians, again at all levels, is them campaigning for the next term in office. How can any size government be efficient if those in power are too indecisive or timid to make the hard decisions? We can not let experience become confused with the need to replace people. How can we expect to manage any government if every official gets one term to initiate change? It can't be done. The idea of anyone being able to grasp the operations of any legislative body in two, four, or even six years is "pie in the sky". This does not mean I support "lifetime" terms to our political system. I can see how a person who is truly dedicated to making a difference in our town, state, or country might need a few years to accomplish the task. We must observe and judge our elected officials, and we don't need to give them two or three terms to demonstrate to us their willingness to do the right thing. But if it appears that they are endeavoring to work in the right direction, we should be able to give them some time to succeed.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 29th, 2010 10:56 am |
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Martha Coakley was in over her head, she got the Mass AG position she currently holds as a political favor. She should have stayed in law enforcement where she was more suited. Scott Brown is a well respected politician who has allies in both parties as was his father.
Beau Biden may have been seeking to follow in his fathers footsteps, but I believe he had serious major hurdles to ovecome, one being his "short" service time in Iraq, which I do believe would have become an issue at some point. Add in his offices screwup concerning the much publicized pedophile Dr. Bradley, which happened on his watch and the fact that an investigation into where the system failed in this case was begun. Ultimately it is the AG's responsibility for the actions of his subordinates.
As far as the whole "politician" issue, in my opinion we need to stop electing career politicians at every governmental level period.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 01:45 pm |
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carlisle1 wrote: We now have the announcement that the "heir apparent", Beau Biden, will not be running for his father's senate seat after all. We all know that was the plan, and I'm not saying it was a bad plan, just normal politics as usual. I think it fair to say that Massachusetts delivered a message to our attorney general to rethink his personal aspirations, at least for the immediate future. It also seems certain the country will see a year of "throwing the bums out", and not just in our nation's capitol. To be an incumbent in any political body in America today almost surely means you have a target on your back. We are a country heavily populated by angry people. What are they angry about? You name it, and they're angry about it. It appears those people are of the opinion that "throwing the bums out" in all levels of government may be the answer, but I wonder. It is my observation that no matter who sits at the desk paid for by the taxpayer, they soon forget who bought the desk, and who put them where they sit. Republicans, democrats, there isn't an ounce of difference once they get where they want to be. So come November we'll rush to the voting booths and "throw the bums out", but I predict if things transpire as they always have in the past, there will not be much difference in our lives. Those elected will taste the sweetness of power, and soon forget "who bought the desk". If this country is to move forward, we have to get over our anger, and our elected officials have to lose their arrogance. We all need to judge and support our politicians by how well they listen and respond to the message, instead of how long they have served. Experience does not have to be a "dirty" word.
Well said.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 12:24 pm |
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We now have the announcement that the "heir apparent", Beau Biden, will not be running for his father's senate seat after all. We all know that was the plan, and I'm not saying it was a bad plan, just normal politics as usual. I think it fair to say that Massachusetts delivered a message to our attorney general to rethink his personal aspirations, at least for the immediate future. It also seems certain the country will see a year of "throwing the bums out", and not just in our nation's capitol. To be an incumbent in any political body in America today almost surely means you have a target on your back. We are a country heavily populated by angry people. What are they angry about? You name it, and they're angry about it. It appears those people are of the opinion that "throwing the bums out" in all levels of government may be the answer, but I wonder. It is my observation that no matter who sits at the desk paid for by the taxpayer, they soon forget who bought the desk, and who put them where they sit. Republicans, democrats, there isn't an ounce of difference once they get where they want to be. So come November we'll rush to the voting booths and "throw the bums out", but I predict if things transpire as they always have in the past, there will not be much difference in our lives. Those elected will taste the sweetness of power, and soon forget "who bought the desk". If this country is to move forward, we have to get over our anger, and our elected officials have to lose their arrogance. We all need to judge and support our politicians by how well they listen and respond to the message, instead of how long they have served. Experience does not have to be a "dirty" word.
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