Sad, isn't it?

The most mean-spirited people in the world. That's how I'd describe the U.S. Congress. Our politicians. In Washington. They don't get along with each other. For a reason. They are basically a very mean-spirited group. Maybe that's the nature of politicians. All over the world. I've known plenty of politicians. Especially when I was writing for newspapers. They weren't too bad on the local level. But the one's with higher ambitions, for higher office -- well, they tend to be mean-spirited. Or so it seems to me. Maybe that's why they succeed, why they win higher office. They become ruthless. In order to get ahead. They're driven. They have a lust for power. And they know how to cultivate rich people and big corporations. They really don't care for the poor and the middle class or for the common good. They generally become Republicans. Though there are many mean-spirited Democrats and independents, too. All of them become good at playing the system. Many of 'em are natural born political manipulators. And they often are devoid of conscience. They'll do virtually anything to get their way. Even sell their souls to the highest bidder. Sad, isn't it? That I have such low esteem for the people elected to run America. --Jim Broede