Rock the Revolution!!!

Every two years, we are given the opportunity in this country to "overthrow" the current government (at least the largest part of it). This year, it is more important than ever. Congress blames the President for the current state of the Union, but they have ALL given in to partisan party politics. I say FIRE THEM ALL.

We as citizens of this great nation owe it to each other to send a message to congress. We cannot allow the political games that have run rampant in the hallowed halls of congress to continue for even one more term. So here are some important things to remember before you vote:

1. If a candidate is talking smack on his/her opponent, they have no fresh ideas to present. Do not vote for this idiot.

2. If you disagree with a candidate on two or more important issues, do not vote for them.

3. If a candidate mentions his/her political party in a campaign ad, they are part of the partisan party politic games. Do not vote for them.

4. If a candidate mentions "distraction" issues that cannot be resolved at this time, like school shootings or drugs, do not vote for them.

5. If a candidate uses politically correct language, like "undocumented immigrants" instead of illegal aliens, do not vote for them.

6. If a candidate is an incumbent, think seriously about their record. Any incumbent who has been in office for more than ten years is probably out of touch with the American public.

7. If a candidate apologizes for something in a campaign ad, ask yourself, "Would he/she be apologizing if the information wasn't already made public?".

8. If a candidate does not have an answer to illegal immigration, alternate fuels, or Iraq, they are a waste of time.

9. If a candidate does not mention education reform, Social Security reform, or Medicare reform, do not vote for them.

I would not presume to tell people who to vote for. I certainly won't tell people who I'm voting for. Imagine, if you will, what kind of message we could send to congress and even the president if we voted out every incumbent. I know that some of these people are doing a good job (or trying, at least), but we have an opportunity to completely renew our legislative branch. If we did this two elections in a row, I bet we would see a whole lot less party politics in Washington, and a whole lot more of what we need from our governing body.

So let's all go about our business for the next few days, like everything is normal. Come election day, let's get together and get rid of some dead weight.

Recommended Reading: The Broken Branch, by Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein.