Some years ago I worked with a manager who earned a
reputation for lying frequently, although there seemed to be no reason for most
of the fabrications. One subordinate observed that his leader even lied when it
would have been much easier to tell the truth. Is it possible that some folks
have a mysterious built-in compulsion to choose deceit over honesty?
My congressman, Fred Upton, may fit that mold. He has done a
good job lately of tossing aside big chunks of his integrity.
In August, Upton
said, “I know some of my colleagues have suggested that they will not support
(a continuing resolution to fund government) unless the Affordable Care Act is
defunded. I think this would be a lousy idea and certainly harm the most
vulnerable.”
Early this month, Upton voted to shut down
the federal government unless President Obama agreed to stop implementation of
the Affordable Care Act.
A few hours after the shutdown went into effect, Upton said, “The
Affordable Care Act is not ready for prime time, but shutting down the federal
government is not the solution.”
Early this year, Upton
requested more funding for the Environmental Protection Agency to clean up a
large area of chemically polluted soil in the Kalamazoo . But on March 21 he voted to
drastically reduce the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency. The
agency then said it didn’t have enough funds to clean up the Kalamazoo disaster area.
It is customary to refer to Members of Congress as “The
Honorable” John or Jane Doe. Upton
has demonstrated that he no longer deserves that salutation. If you live in
southwest Michigan
and are looking for a rascal to turn out, one is close at hand.
6 comments:
Sounds like someone is just begging not to be re-elected!!!!
Maybe he has some kind of bipolar disorder. Does the Congressional health plan cover mental illness?
In the very weird sociopolitical system of Liberia when I was there in the mid-1970s, the ruling class (composed mainly of the freed slaves who returned from the U.S. to west Africa) were also known collectively as "The Honorables." For the most part, they weren't, not by a long shot.
I left a comment via my iPhone, but don't see it here. Bah! I agree with Tom. Hopefully the new ACA covers mental health services.
It's one thing to represent your constituents, even if you make everyone else angry. This fellow doesn't appear to know whom he represents. Dianne
Here in the UK our House of Commons is full of 'Honourable' (excuse the English spelling) and 'Right Honourable' crooks.
Oh my goodness! What an aggravating, dishonorable fellow. He really does give politicians a bad name. The problem is too many voters don't pay attention to or remember how bad their representatives are when election time comes around.
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