Water Cooler Conversations

Recently some congressional hearings were being held with executives from AIG. I am not sure if I was watching CSPAN or CNN but the dialogue was incredulous. I find it remarkable that we’re still hearing members of Congress grilling AIG executives on where all the money given to them was spent. All we’re doing is playing the blame game…

I’ve heard interview after interview with “experts” about who’s to blame for the nation’s problems. Here’s a sample of typical responses: “It’s congress’ fault! It’s the banks’ fault! It’s the democrats fault! It’s the republicans fault!”

I would love to Chair or be on a Committee of taxpayers questioning Congress on how they spend OUR money. I find it highly objectionable that they are actually spending time (and more of our tax money) on these proceedings. How about we get to work instead of wasting time pointing the finger at everyone else? Enough talk, we need some action. Start earning your money and quit wasting ours.

Written by Pat Perry
President, ERC 

I watched the President’s speech on CNN on Tuesday evening.  The commentators made several mentions of the Congressional leaders that staked out their aisle seats next to the President’s entrance as early as 8 am Tuesday morning.  The President’s speech was at 9 pm. Unreal.

Evidently, they were seeking about 10 seconds of national exposure when the cameras focused in on the President’s entrance.  As one New York Congressman stated – “it’s the only time my constituents see me”.

Shame on all those politicians including Dennis Kucinich (yes…we saw you in your aisle seat again).  What a waste of time and tax payer money.  Here’s an idea for our government – assigned seating!

Hey Congress…in case you have not noticed this is not a game anymore.  We do not care if you are on national TV.  That does not help us one bit.  We are tired of your show and expect you to make good decisions with our dough – for once.