I heard the news about what went on in Congress today on the radio as I drove home (House Dems turn out the lights but GOP keeps talking). From the way I heard it Nancy Pelosi and Congressional liberals essentially shut down the U.S. Congress. There was apparently quite a song and dance, and all so Mme Speaker could ignore the will of the people, get on her jet (bought by the people) and fly home (fuel payed for by the people), and have a five week paid (by the people) vacation. Since Congress was technically adjourned, C-SPAN had to stop its cameras so the America people wouldn’t see what was happening (apparently it’s their policy not to record what happens on the floor of the House when it’s not in session). To me, what happened in Congress today seemed like a slap in the face- bought and paid for several times over by the slappee, me- AND covered up to boot! On the other hand, I’ve never been prouder to be a constituent of John Shadegg!

At probably the headiest moment in her rise to Speakerdom, Mrs. Pelosi promised the American people (her employers) two things:
1) to work in a bipartisan way to move America forward, and
2) to lower gas prices for the American people.
This, by the way, was in 2006, when gas prices were roughly $2.32/gallon. Not only are gas prices higher now, but Ms. Pelosi literally turned tail and beat a hasty retreat rather than stand strong, pitch in, and show leadership to help the bipartisan majority relieve America’s high gas price problem. Some might call such behavior “cowardice in the face as the enemy.”

I tried to give Ms. Pelosi a call to share my feelings with her (politely and in good taste, as I’d recommend to everyone), but both her phone message boxes were full. Not surprising, I suppose. I emailed her instead. Interestingly enough, I sent one to her SF office and received a reply indicating that, “Congressional courtesy prevents me from replying to emails if I cannot determine that you are a constituent of mine.” I’m not, but I think America’s had it’s fill of “Congressional courtesy” today anyhow. I also called John Shadegg’s office to congratulate him for his valiant efforts today on behalf of the American people.

You can find Nancy Pelosi’s phone number and email forms on her website.

Pardon me if this comes out a little funny looking, or if I miss some of the finer points. It’s my first attempt at blogging. I’m hoping to gain experience at your expense as I go.

May God continue to bless America, kindly pardoning us for our poor behavior in Congress today…
WhipSawJim