Democratic Control of Congress
Let's Decrease the Influence of Lobbyists by Fundraisers with Lobbyists
Well, today is the day. Democrats take power in congress. Hold on to your wallets, and pray for the military.
I don't mind Nancy Pelosi's emphasis on ethics for her first 100-hour push. I think it's okay to aspire to clean house, so to speak, and get rid of some corruption if that is possible. I think it's kind of odd, though, that at the same time she is planning to reduce the power of lobbyists with new restrictions (no private jets and junkets), she has already scheduled events for lobbyists that include top-notch entertainers.
Ethics Overhaul Tops the Agenda in New Congress - New York Times:
And the Democratic Party's fund-raising machine, revved up by the advantages of being in the majority, continued apace this week with individual members inviting lobbyists and other contributors to a host of events.
On Thursday night, Mrs. Pelosi is having a $1,000-a-head fund-raiser with performances by Tony Bennett, Carole King, Wyclef Jean and the surviving members of the Grateful Dead. "Pelosi is a huge Dead fan," her spokeswoman said.
Business as usual, you might say.
Cindy is Protesting—the Democrats!
Meanwhile, antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan and others interrupted a Democratic news conference with chants of “Troops home now; de-escalate, investigate." I like that. A new cheer. It's better than "No war for oil." It's catchier. I'd like Ms. Sheehan to follow her own wise advice. She should go home now; de-escalate the tone of her rhetoric; and investigate her own sanity.
Fresh Eyes can Focus on a New Vision
Power of the Blogosphere
Despite the fact that I don't trust Pelosi nor the Democrats, I'm happy that, because of them, our government and people are taking a new look at some important issues, like corruption, Iraq, government spending, and immigration. Now that we are focused, it is a good idea to carefully formulate our vision for these issues, whatever that vision may be. The politicians are listening now. As you know, the political world is paying close attention to the blogosphere these days, so what we say matters, now more than ever. So do speak up.For example, we won't change corruption in Washington forever, we know that. But we, both the liberal and conservative bloggers, can help "throw the bums out" when we do catch a corruptor, and we'll do it again if this crop disappoints us.
Let's be real careful, too, whom we elect as our next president. Put your thinking caps on.
Rock
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