When the challenge came through for something ‘broken,’ the first thing that popped into my head was Washington, D.C.
United States Capital – Photo credit: Wikipedia
The 2016 Presidential race started months ago here in New Hampshire. So far, there are many familiar faces and names. I’m not so sure that is a good thing because there are at least two things I’d like to fix in Washington.
The first would be to require all politicians to wear their major contributors’ logos on their clothing at public events. That way we’d know up front who they are really working for when they get to Washington.
The second would be to require them to work more like a successful business. A business manager calls a meeting with people assembled from various departments who voice their different opinions but come to an agreement based upon the goal of the company. It’s a simple and accepted practice when you work for the benefit of your stockholders.
Additional reader suggested fixes: Term Limits
Broken? Yes. Can I fix it? Not really. But I want to be part of a solution so I vote at every election – it’s always good to have hope for a better tomorrow. 🙂
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Broken.”
Well said!
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I’d be happy to let you write the rules.
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Thanks for the courageous insights. A comparison to Indy cars and all the sponsors would be very apt.
Hang tough Judy. I’ve been seeing the path the pols have been beating to NH. We’ve got another year and a half to go! To quote the great Yogi Berra “it’s deja vu all over again”
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I have to admit I really thought about this post because I’m not one to debate politics or religion but I kept coming back to the same point. 🙂 Unless you have lived in NH, you cannot imagine how many politicians come here week after week. Donald Trump was up the road at a middle school a week ago. Really? You just have to chuckle, keep a sense of humor and not answer the phone. Love Yogi Berra, and I think he’d get a kick out of seeing them lined up for a debate with their Nascar suits on. 🙂
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Spot on!! I’m voting for you!! 😜
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I hear you! Great choice.
janet
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I love this…especially the logos. They’d look like Nascar drivers! Covered from head to toe. 🙂
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Yes, just like Nascar. 🙂
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I certainly wish the good of the people was foremost in their hearts and minds.
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It really is just that simple isn’t it. 🙂
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Add term limits onto your list 🙂
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Just did because that would definitely be a fix. 🙂
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What an interesting take on this challenge! And can DC be fixed? Doubtful.
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Agree 100% !!!! I think of you every time I hear “Blah Blah Blah is in New Hampshire this week!” Poor Judy! But Donald Trump at a middle school? Oh my gosh. I don’t know what to say! I’d run over there just to see what he looks like in person though!
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LOL I have to say I thought about driving the two miles over there just to check out the hair do and hear what he could possibly say to middle schoolers that would affect a campaign. 🙂 Here is a stat for you: Since 1/1/15, 6 Democratic candidates have made 12 visits while 19 Republicans have made 94 visits and that doesn’t count the ‘others’ like Carly Fiorina. 🙂
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If I got that close to Donald Trump I know I would have to touch the hair — see if it would break off in my hands! But in all seriousness Washington is broke. I really thought when our generation was in charge we would fix things — if anything we’ve made them worse. Term limits. Absolutely!
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What good sense your post offers!
Much too good sense for any of our professional politicians to pay any heed to it —
Broken, indeed.
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<smile> clever response!
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I love this post! Hmm, Donald Trump. On the positive side, I don’t think he can be bought – he’s got enough $ of his own.
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That’s definitely a valid point. 🙂
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Exactly. Their uniforms should be like Indy car racers wearing the sponsors logos!
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I worked for state government for 19 years. I could write a book about all of the ways government as a concept is broken. I just think it’s something that was set up in a different era and as the rest of the world has evolved, it has made very sluggish progress. It’s frustrating that the public doesn’t really have much of a say in how our tax dollars are spent. We can vote…but it takes a village to get even the simplest thing done in government, so the person you elect only has so much power.
Stephanie
http://stephie5741.blogspot.com
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Well said. Although we all know it is like moving an elephant, we just wish there was something we could do to improve the process. Thank you for your comment.
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What a great idea for Broken!
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Actually, in Oklahoma the Capitol dome was paid for with money from the big oil companies, and inside the dome their logos are displayed instead of inspiring words about democracy.
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Well, I guess that’s putting it right up there for all to see and consider.
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Great capture of the theme. We can only hope the ‘broken’ can be repaired.
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May I please vote for you.
Oh and by the way… Fabulous thought for Broken!
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