Out with the Olde, in With the New…
Do politicians try and live above the law? Well, it seems like not paying your taxes, employing illegal immigrants, extortion and bribery are alive and well in all political bodies in our country. Are we receiving the political leadership we deserve because of our apathy and failure to get involved in government? No matter what political party, age demographic or position a certain politician holds, it seems like corruption is rampant. Yes, politics has always been corrupt to some extent. But so is Wall Street, the medical industry and other industries in our nation. Corruption is not limited to politics. BUT I dare say there is much more corruption among our leaders who are supposed to take oaths of integrity, honor and dignity.
Just look at yesterday:
Daschle withdraws from Secretary of Health and Human Services position, since he did not pay taxes to the tune of $128,000. And, then claims “I did not know” – c’mon give me a break. That argument means you are either ignorant or arrogant. You signed the return, or you are responsible for what your Accountant does. It’s really that simple. Ask any American who does pay all of their taxes. We apparently pay more attention than you do…
Ironies of irony? Why, after all the slams at Bush and his administration, is the American public having to be subjected to this by a group claiming to be representing change? If this was Bush, he would be crucified for making stupid selections. But,Obama will get a pass for now. Don’t get me wrong: I voted for Obama and I want a new culture in DC. BUT then Obama has to break away from the Olde Guard and forge a new one – because the Olde Guard is too entrenched (in his own party) in what he campaigned against. Daschle epitomized all that is wrong with politics. Let him make his millions in the private sector, schmoozing and calling in old favors in DC for lobbyists. Or writing books, hitting the lecture circuit or rubbing elbows with the Saudis’.
Change? – Yes, but then recruit new private sector blood into politics. Out with the Olde Guard, in with the New.
