Cartoon: "GOP Altruism". Copyright 2011 by Troy Johnson
It's hard not to be cynical of a number of politicians on both sides of the aisle. Sure there is one story after another of those who sacrifice to serve our country in this way, and there are many who seem valiant in their quest to turn Washington on it's head and get things done. Time and again it seems futile to affect any revolutionary changes in Congress or the White House, or even make minimal impact across party lines. It's hard for many Americans to see pass the shenanigans that occur regularly between the parties. Perhaps that is why Congress' current job approval rating is in the low double digits- like in the teens primarily by most polls.
What legislation is good for the country, as seen by many Americans, is relegated to a lower priority, beneath that of the legislative party priorities. With the Republicans playing the role of shot blocker now, the Democrats are finding it hard to make many shots, and certainly not some of the layups they had through Obama's first two years in the Presidency. There doesn't seem to be a lot of good offense to be found, mostly just a hypnotizing bore of legislative defense.
Perhaps when we see more evidence for it, we will see our President and representatives not as gamers for their own political playbook, but the duly elected officials we have placed to fight for meaningful victories for our Country.
Happy New Year! May we find some ways to get the country's business done this year!!
Troy Johnson
Artist/Blogger
See also www.troystoons.blogspot.com
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