POlitics as usual

I recently received an email from the GOP National Committee stating the importance of the upcoming mid-term election and the need for contributions to support its candidates.

The email said taxpayers must demand an accounting by the Obama Administration; it went on to remind us of the abusive and corrupt policies of confiscation, spreading our wealth to favored constituencies such as Big Labor allies and "grievance" constituencies, who I conclude on citizens  who are solely dependent on government and the American taxpayer.

The GOP stated we need to "fire" Reid and Pelosi, put the Democrats "on notice", and to "cut"  Obama's  term in half with the election of a GOP majority.

I could not agree more that our Founders never intended government to be an industry, or a monopoly which drives private enterprise into the ground and plunders the wealth of its citizens  The email rightly stated government exists to protect our freedoms, not make us servants for governing masters. 

BOTH parties divert our attention by offering up straw dogs such as "earmarks" and "lobbyists" to bolster our support they are working on our behalf. But, both are part of the process, when not used to corrupt it, are in the public's best interest. Earmarks are additions to legislation our Representatives want return funds to our communities. And, lobbyists too, work for the interests of hundreds of constituency groups, such as industries, universities, states, localities, faiths, and on and on. So don't let these diversions take your attention at the true problems our nation faces. 

But, the GOP failed to convey what it would do. There was no mention of stopping the intrusiveness
of Federal government, and the taking away state and individual rights by the departments of Education (mandates), Energy (restricting resource development) or Interior (land grabs) to name a few.

Nor, did the GOP mention what it would do to eliminate the corrupt (yet legal) manner in which legislation
is crafted, often by faceless, unaccountable lobbyists and bureaucrats. 

The GOP also failed to mention what it would do to eliminate the incumbent-friendly campaign funding rules making it near impossible for a challenger to be competitive or the practice of gerrymandering
that only strengthens an incumbents hold on a district.

What is going on from coast to coast should not be viewed as a fund raising opportunity. And, unless
the GOP fully embraces the limited government and less intrusive mantra of the non-partisan citizens who created the Tea Party movement it will not matter which party is in the majority, as our governance
will continue to fail the American people, and our "representatives" will remain embolden and committed
to do the bidding of a political class, special interest and Federal agencies via legislation.

Regards,
Anthony Bruno
Cary, NC