I agree with you JSmitty . The Democrat party has absolutely moved too far to the left just like the GOP has moved too far to the right. I was a Republican until 1992 when I saw that the GOP had moved too far from the middle. The problem is what can we do to find politicians who will serve us and not special interests. Yes I also see a need for a 2 house legislature. We need a new opposition party that is NOT left but is MOR fiscal conservative supporting a smaller federal gov't. But also one that understands there are social problems that need to be addressed at the federal level when the states can't or won't do it. We do need to do better absolutely. How do we do this is the question.

Exactly, I don’t like Trump’s bragging, and always about me speeches, but I did like his policies, we were much better off during his term as president, Biden is trying to bankrupt all of the middle, and lower class. The rich politicians, both parties, have no clue about the cost of groceries, I am sure most don't even go to the grocery store, especially Biden, and Jill. We pay for all their groceries, maids, etc. I would love to see all these politicians have to live off a low, or middle income for just one month, better yet, let them live off a social security check for one month, they couldn’t do it. At least most had a little more money at the end of the month when Trump was president, and praying he will be again. Gas over $3.00 a gallon, and expected to get to $4.00 soon. These politicians don’t understand when fuel prices go up, everything goes up, because it has to be transported, plane, truck, train, etc. We need to oust these career politicians, and get everyday folks with a brain in office to fix this mess these rich politicians have created, before it is too late.

No, ma'am, I don't think so, as evidenced by the below post and my response:

slatten49 (topic starter rank #15) (online) Joined: Aug 11, 2013 Posts: 55564 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Lily wrote:
That’s who I was talking about. He’s gotten really sanctimonious.

Lily, I have been using quotes since I joined OPP over eleven years ago. Whenever an opportunity arises to use a pertinent quote, I'll continue to use 'em.

Sanctimonious Nah, just another plain speaking, hard-nosed Texan.

What an outstanding idea. Now, let me explain my reasoning.

With technology, Congress does not need to be in DC daily. Truthfully, they want to be in DC. It is very easy to avoid answering to your constituents if you are rarely in your district or state/Commonwealth. It is much easier to hobnob with lobbyist if you are right up the road from their offices.

They could spend one month, per quarter, in DC working from 8:00AM till 5:00PM like real workers do.

While home, they should hold a monthly townhall. None of my elected officials have held a townhall in, minimally, six years.

As an aside, check out the price of dinner at The Palm in DC. On any given evening you can find a multitude of elected officials having dinner there. I will not bother with the other two favorites.