fred has always been one of my favorite writers for many things including his clear way of describing what he sees around him, and here he takes on congress showing those who care to read, how corrupt and useless it is as judged by its 'results';
It is curious:
Though I have for decades worked in journalism, mostly in Washington, I
know almost nothing of Congress. I mean this literally. I do not know
who Mitch McConnell is, his function, or his politics, though I have the
impression that he is a Republican. Who was, or is, Paul (I think it
is) Ryan? Is he in the House or the Senate? I don’t know. I have no idea
who heads any committee.
You might ask, “What sort of fraud is this Reed guy? Why doesn’t he know stuff that everybody knows?”
Easy. Because
Congress doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t. It is a bauble that
fascinates the strange ingrown world of DC, but the marionettes are less
important than those who pull their strings.
It may seem odd,
but the national legislature has nothing to do with anything of
importance. Consider the most crucial issues affecting America:
The endless wars.
These kill millions who have done nothing to deserve killing, threaten
America’s position in the world, and cost trillions. Congress does
nothing.
