Two-thirds of Americans are "dissatisfied" or downright "angry" about the way the federal government is working, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. Count me in.
I shall leave it to the pundits to make heads or tails of last nights political tantrums. I have only this to say: seems to me that most (if not all) American politicians are motivated by four factors.
In order of importance those are:
1. Is this good for me (i.e.: will it get me reelected)?
2. Is this good for my party (i.e.: will it get me reelected)?
3. Is this good for my constituency (i.e.: will it get me reelected)?
4. Is this good for the nation?
I think you're right except for #4 ... I don't think the good of the nation is entering into anyone's calculus at this point, more's the pity.
ReplyDeletePoint taken. Sadly.
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