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I'll probably get flamed for this... but what the hell....
We've all been following the Abramoff scandal, DeLay's doings, and the recent resignation by Cunningham for dirty dealings. Bribes, gifts and other corrupt practices through lobbying and special interests have pretty much destroyed our democracy.
Who can you trust, and will throwing the bums out in Nov. 2006 solve the problem?
At the moment - Senators and Representatives are racing to the doors to divest themselves of Abramoff's money. The House is looking to officially replace DeLay, and proposed legislation on campaign finance reform/lobbying practices has the congressional printing offices working overtime.
All this is for show. "Look! Look! I dumped the money and wrote some laws!" They are all jumping on the bandwagon.
But will we see any REAL REFORM or is it going to be window dressing for the re-(s)election campaigns?
Sadly, I think it's just going to be window-dressing. Lots of rhetoric, big speeches about how things need to be changed/reformed - but beyond that nothing of significance. The culture of corruption has deep roots and deep pockets.
ok flame away
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