Congress is Too Well Fed

I am an optimist, but even with my normally cheery outlook I am not hopeful that any of our elected Federal officials are doing their jobs, any of them.  I can’t believe that not more than one or two Senators or Congress people have not stood up and said to the country that no matter which party you are in everyone needs to get in a room and compromise on this Fiscal Cliff SH%T.

The fiscal cliff was created by congress on a deal years ago so that they would be force to make compromises years later.  And guess what, they could not, or would not do it.  And so, the American economy is being held hostage by this group of over paid, over fed, under accountable politicians.

Well, I have a solution.  Put both houses in their respective chambers and hold them there without food, just water, until they come up with a deal, vote on it and pass it.  I promise you that people would stop being so unyielding if they got hungry enough.

Let the congress see what it feels like for so many Americans who are food insecure every month.  Like those guys who stand at busy intersections with signs that read, “Will work for food,” let’s make our politicians work for food.

Shame on all you people in Washington for not standing up to your own parties and saying,  “Non-action is unacceptable.”   Shame on the people who signed the pledge to never raise taxes.  Why would you ever pledge to never do anything?  Shame on all of us citizens for letting political parties get so powerful that they think they can set the agenda and never waiver from a narrow set of “ideals” even when it is not in anyone’s best interest.

Congress, face reality and everyone give in a little.  Don’t make the American people treat you like naughty children and send you to bed without your dinner.  You deserve a punishment so much worse.