Government Fiasco

When President Obama came back from his trip to Europe, he found a microphone right away and chastised Congress for not passing his hurry-up health care reform bill. And I thought to myself that he must think he is their boss or something. If I were a member of Congress and I had been working all hours to put the thing together, I would take strong offense at such an admonition. In fact, I would probably tell him what he could do with his lousy bill and without my vote. Obama really does think he is in charge, and he uses a lot of "I", Me", and "My" in his speaking. Granted, the President has a lot of responsibilities, but in reality, he can only "suggest" that Congress pay attention to his wishes. It is strictly up to them to write, debate, and vote on legislation. Obama's actual participation can only take place after all the work has been done and the bill winds up on his desk for a signature. I know this is overly simplified, but if he were the "boss" there would be only two sides to the triangle of checks and balances. Add to this a rubber stamp Supreme Court, and we would have what is commonly called a dictatorship.

On paper, our system of government ought to work like a well-oiled machine. We voters elect the members of Congress and our President to represent our concerns in Washington. It is expected that problems come up, propositions are presented, all our representatives work together to find a solution that works for everybody, and the President signs the bill and we have the situation handled. Next problem, please. It doesn't work like that, does it? Actually, we have sent a bunch of unruly children to Washington and all they do is fight and squabble, and don't get anything done. What does get done doesn't seem to be what we the people want, need, or are able to pay for. We, the people, are getting a royal screwing. It is time to let this bunch in Washington know that we are on to them and won't take it anymore. They have until the next election to straighten things out, or else! We are the "boss"!