Yeah, Right, Whatever

The House of Representatives is on track this year to be in session for fewer days than the Congress Harry Truman labeled as “do-nothing” during his 1948 re-election campaign.

Members of Congress are taking an entire week off for St. Patrick's Day. It's the latest scheduling innovation to give members more time to meet with constituents.

Through Friday, the House was in session for 19 days, compared with 33 for the Senate. If they stick to their current schedule — including two weeks off in April, a week in May and July, plus all of August — House members will spend 97 days in Washington this year.

Originally, Congress was supposed to be a part-time job. Congress Critters (of both varieties) were supposed to have real jobs, and represent their neighbors in their "spare" time. Over time, it's become a full-time job, much to the detriment of our country (in my never-to-be-considered-humble opinion). They forget who they're representing, and begin to think that their purpose is to get re-elected, not do what's best for the country.

One of the best things that ever happened was when government was shut down back in 1995. Pity it didn't last longer... we don't need a big government. We need a federal government that does its job and then goes home...