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by evandad on October 22nd, 2009
We finally have a president with a conscience. I still believe he'll get things turned around. Overall, however, I don't trust elected officials to do anything other than tell lies and give their friends jobs they're not qualified for.
by philosopher on October 22nd, 2009
They represent the lobbyist not the working people.
by shrinkess on October 23rd, 2009
zero.
by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on October 22nd, 2009
thats a joke....right?
by Scifisuz on October 22nd, 2009
Their very first priority is looking after themselves, re-election. Hopefully they can work some portion of the people's best interests into that.
by VandalEyes on October 22nd, 2009
Thats funny because it took me decades to truly understand what is best for me. How could I expect someone a thousand miles away to have any idea whats in my best interests?
by jin jang on October 22nd, 2009
They are mostly in it for the money.I cannot think of any politician from councilman to the president that has followed through with their promises.They are swayed by(community wise)by local business,and in Washington by big business(wall street)
by DukeG on October 22nd, 2009
Not one IOTA. They are in it for themselves and the money.
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on October 22nd, 2009
Those who try to do that get kicked out of their party toot sweet. So if they want to survive they "play ball" with the power structure and the power structure is always out for its own survival and doesn't give a rat's a** about we the people! :(
by Zack on October 22nd, 2009
A majority of them forget as soon as they are elected.
by kybear on October 22nd, 2009
I think some do. I served 9 years in elected office and I like to think I did.
by Thriftymaid on October 22nd, 2009
somewhere below zero
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Amen. I mean, right on.:)
by Thriftymaid on October 22nd, 2009
Thanks TM
by evandad on October 22nd, 2009
Agreed on both counts! +6
by Polly Math on October 26th, 2009