Lying Hypocrites - The Story of Paul and Chuck, and Their Minions

Tell you what... since We the People, not we the lemmings, are paying for Paul Ryan and Chuck Schumer's health plan, I think it is time we get the same type of policy.

For too long, there has been bipartisan disdain by the Members of Congress (MC) from both Houses for the people of this country. They feel annoyed, actually, that we would dare to question their motives, as they have rewarded themselves with perks that they decry CEO's of big businesses and banks from having.

For example: 

Did you know that once someone becomes a MC, his or her retirement plan payout is the same as their annual salary? Raise your hand if you enjoy THAT perk.

Did you know that MC have free health care, and by free, I mean they pay no premiums or have deductibles? With everything covered? And so do their staffs? I bet you pay dearly for YOUR health care.

Did you know that they have free lifetime membership in the House gym? How is your gym membership working for you? I pick things up and put them down.

Did you know that a MC works roughly 135 days a year, if that? I know, they go back to their districts and see what the people want and need. Right. For about two or three hours a week. 

Did you know that we pay for their DC staff AND their home district staffs, AND their salaries plus benefits? Plus office space? And mailings, and cell phones, and office supplies and on and on and on. If you were in business, YOU would be paying for ALL of that. I know, because I did.

So, don't think Paulie, or Chuckie, or Lizzie or Mitch give a $#!+ about you. They don't. If they did, they would be enjoying your benefits and pensions and gym memberships. But, if course, how dare we think they would lower themselves to a subservient standard?

Oh, and one more tidbit of hypocrisy. If you are a disgraced MC who was forced to resign for committing sex crimes with minors, like, uhm, say, Anthony Weiner, you don't go to jail like a lemming as you or I would. Nope. You get to live your life on the outside and get to enjoy all your perks like any other MC. And even run for another office.

It doesn't matter if you are a Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal, a Trump supporter or Hillary supporter. You should be as pissed off as I am. On this, we should ALL be in agreement. Enough with the perks.

Trust me. It is all a show, smoke and mirrors, pani e circi, to entertain the masses, to keep us quiet. And even the useless media goes along. 

Lying Hypocrites, indeed.

The (Non) State of the Union Address

I know it has been a while since my last post, but I have been trying to stay out of the fray as President Trump puts together an Administration which will be responsive to ALL American's wants and needs, while enlisting the help and cooperation of the #NeverTrump people and the Democrats in the Congress. 

Too bad Senator Chuckie did not find this event to be the opportunity to swallow his pride and figuratively stand next to the President, showing a little bi-partisan support that he babbled about so much during the Obama years. Instead, it was evident that he doesn't have the guts to be the man we all need the leader of the loyal opposition to have. He has shown that he is truly a petulant wuss, who wants to pick up his marbles and go home. 

As far as Granny Pelosi is concerned, she really needs to start thinking about staying home to play with her grandchildren. She is a real embarrassment to the Democrats who felt she was the best choice among all the Democrats in the House. Her time has passed.

And what was with the white jackets and blue buttons? Did TJ Maxx have a sale that only Democrat women heard about? It looked so foolish.

Last night, Donald Trump finally proved why he was elected President. He was strong, forthright, clear and reasoned. I thought for a moment Ronald Reagan or John F. Kennedy was addressing the Congress. For me, these men were the last great Republican and the last great Democrat to be elected and serve as out President. I know it was only one speech, but President Trump hit all buttons and all topics, some of which should have had Democrats cheering as loudly as the Republicans were. 

But, of course, they chose to continue to lick their wounds. And the way they raced out of the House chambers looked eerily like the way some people race out of the Church during the Communion. Was the meter running? Was there a one hour sale at Walmart? Or did they have to return those hideous jackets and stupid buttons by 10:30 or be charged another days' fee?

I think JFK prophesied this speech so well in 1961, when he said: "Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future." That seemed to be the overall message and tone of the President's message last night. At least that was how I heard it. I also heard a bit of Reagan's Inaugural address from 1981, where he said, "Government is not the solution to the problem; government IS the problem."

The President seemed to channel these great men last night. And I found it refreshing.