Congress' Disapproval Rate is 82%

Congress’ Disapproval Rate is 82%


I read today that Congress’ disapproval rate is 82%. It is said that the GOP-led House and Democratic-led Senate got a whipping from the recently concluded debt debate.

When I first saw the rating, I thought it was bad. However, it occurred to me shortly thereafter that the number is reflective of something good – there are some people making the hard calls and are willing to sacrifice for the good of the country.

Way to go!

For way too long, Congress has shied away from doing the nation’s business. Finally, a wave of new-comers shook the Capitol in November 2010 and the debate quickly shifted.

The newcomers, affectionately called the “Tea Partiers”, but also referred to as “terrorists”, have said that business cannot be as usual in the People’s House.

In this same week, we have seen that the U.S.’ debt is nearly as much as GDP. We owe as much as we produce as a nation.

That is quite alarming!

Yet, there are many who do not believe that things need to change in this country. This group of politicians say let us continue to spend more than we earn, and let us borrow the difference and continue to put our beloved country at risk.

To some extent, many of us – the people – are to be blamed. We have a “gimme” mentality.

When Barack Obama became president, many from the poor and middle classes rejoiced because they thought a Black President meant more handouts for certain groups. Today, many from those same groups feel disappointed and disillusioned, because the rotten economy has meant fewer that expected handouts – even though there have been many.

Now, while some people have that “gimme” mentality, there are too many leaders – politicians – who feed into that. They have discovered that if “we give – as is expected – we will always win those votes and retain our prized positions and titles.”

So, Congress’ disapproval rate is 82% and that is good for the country. Some people realize that we must make painful decisions to keep this country from going off the cliff – we must get up and lead like men – statesmen even.

I am sure they understand that their stance may cost them their seats in Congress in the next election, but some people know that the good of the country is more important than a seat in Congress.

Unfortunately, many politicians cannot imagine going with the coveted titles: Congressman, Congresswoman, or Senator. That is why they spend decades in Congress with nothing to show for it.

(Personally, I believe that if you are 70 or older you should not be in Congress. Go home.)

Yes, Congress’ Disapproval rate is 82% and that is good for the country. The people who respond negatively in these surveys are grownups who have forgotten what it was like as children. Your parents did not give you everything you wanted. They made tough choices for your own good and you thought then they that were cruel. It was not until you grew up and in some cases had children of your own that you realized that they really cared for you and were looking out for you all the time.

Politicians who make tough and unpopular decisions care about your future and your children’s future. You will be angry with them now, because they are limiting how much sweets you have, but if you live long enough – and are really honest – you will thank them later.

Go on Congress, even with a disapproval rate of 82%. America needs to change course; take drastic steps to secure its future; and she needs men and women with vision and guts to do the dirty work for the good of all Americans.

Thank you!



- Peter @ www.All-Inclusive-Caribbean-Cruises.net