When animals are attacked (by the U.S. government)

[skywalker]

Originally posted by Timber Loftis: Thanks, Sultan, but I'd make a horrible politician.... For the same reason I often find myself in trouble at work. I simply shoot straight and say what I mean and mean what I say -- which appears to be a fatal flaw these days.

Hmmm, you sound just like Howard Dean (that's a compliment BTW)! If we had more politicians who say what they mean I think we'd be better off! [img]smile.gif[/img]


Mark

[ 11-11-2003, 04:59 AM: Message edited by: skywalker ]

exactly, skywalker!

the unfortunate result of democratic politics is that we have people in power whose role is to get themselves re-elected - which does not necessarily equate to doing what's best for the country.

[Timber Loftis]

Originally posted by sultan: exactly, skywalker! the unfortunate result of democratic politics is that we have people in power whose role is to get themselves re-elected - which does not necessarily equate to doing what's best for the country.

Inevitably, *being* in D.C. is all about *staying* in D.C. If we paid them real "public servant" wages instead of -- what is it now, like $300K? (plus junkets plus contributions plus gifts plus plus plus) -- maybe we'd get better, more dedicated folks.