Republican Morality

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Originally Posted by DoggyStyle82

A cogent, well reasoned post.

I'm not a republican, but I agree with you on what is wrong with politicians. You skipped the most important. To win, you have to sell your soul, to maintain, you have to become a slave to special interests (big business, lobbyists, minorities, etc) People can't lead because they are chasing the re-election cycle. It causes inertia and cronyism. Republicans are better at it because they have richer and better educated puppeteers. Democrats only cry and bleed better

I thought that was funny. Are politicians supposed to lead or are they supposed to represent their constituents? In other waords if I were a politician, it wouldnt matter my views. I would fight for the viewpoint of the people who elected me regardless of my personal opinion. That is selfless service. Is it reality? Unfortunantly no.

[shinerbock]

well, there is also a school of thought that your district elects you, as who you are, to represent them. Meaning they have put their efforts into you, and left it to your judgment to make a wise decision. Granted, I'm for representing your constiuency* but you're not there merely to be a puppet. I'm drunk, as well.

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The house speaker (Dennis Hastert) was questioned today, so I quess we will find out who knew what and when in next week or two.