[clue-talk] Wow, Card's a little political...

[Angelo Bertolli]

Jed S. Baer wrote:
> On Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:23:51 -0400
> Angelo Bertolli wrote:
>
>   
>> I'm not sure:  are politicians supposed to just do what all the 
>> constituents want, or are they supposed to do what the people who voted 
>> for them want?
>>     
>
> Well, they swear an oath to protect and defend The Consitution of the
> United States. They have no duty to do what their constituents want,
> though they have every incentive to do so, if they want to remain in
> office.
>
> Of course, I'd prefer that as few of them as possible get re-elected. One
> problem with the D.C. politicians is that they're too entrenched. They've
> become accustomed to the perques that come with holding office. Addicted
> to the power trip as well, I suppose.

Since I have a tendency to only point out places where I disagree, and I 
rarely acknowledge it, I agree with you there.  Public office is another 
job, and competition is just as important there,  if not, moreso.

Angelo