I’m sitting positively apoplectic over this outrageous example of political hubris. If you are trying to raise a family under the specter of tax hikes, home foreclosure & unemployment there are no words to describe how incensed you should be.
This country is facing an economic meltdown. As of today we have a National Debt of 13.5 trillion dollars. Unemployment is almost 10% nationwide. Home foreclosures are at epidemic proportions. And the list goes on.
So what are our exalted elected officials doing to make things better?
Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert appeared and "testified" before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration. Mr. Colbert appeared as an "expert" witness on the plight of migrant farm workers at the invitation of the subcommittee's chairwoman, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA).
Come on………………. Seriously?
There are no words to describe how enraged we should all be at this type of behavior. This is OUR Congress. As imperfect as it may be, we still depend on our elected officials to represent us, not make a mockery of our political system by allowing this. Illegal Immigration is a serious issue facing this country. Irregardless of what side of the fence you are on, to have it become the subject of comedic fodder for someone’s ratings is offensive.
If Congresswoman Lofgren chose to appear on Mr. Colbert’s show, I have no problem. Oh, that’s right, she did. But now she decided to take it one step further, beyond comedy, and to disgrace our political process. However, at a time when many American are struggling just to survive, is unconscionable.
Congresswoman Lofgren and the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman John Conyers (D-MI), should resign their chairmanships immediately.
Welcome to the new America folks. You can rest easy knowing that your elected representative is enjoying themselves in DC on your tax dollar and the Emperor Nero is providing the soundtrack.
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