Congress is madly driven by inertia

The moment the 2008 elected congress took office Jan 2009, all began their reelection campaigns. All were planning their campaign finances just after being sworn in. It was like the starter gun was shot in the air. They’re off!. Never mind previous campaign promises. Never mind assisting with reforms promises as lauded to their constituency. Just make sure reelection campaign funds are in place and just try not to be noticed. Fly low and come out swinging two years from now.

In other words, this is the congress newly elected President Obama had to work and deal with in his first term in office. Resisting, unfocused, and playing to each congressman’s own lobby constituency. Go where the money is and stay away from controversy. Play it safe. When in doubt, just vote no.

So, when these misguided polls come out each week stating how Obama is weak and can’t get the job done, just think Congress. Congress was the roadblock the president had to hurdle. It’s the roadblock that turned good reform ideas into watered down pottage. And, it has only gotten worse since the 2010 mid-term election. Congress still resisting and planning for their Congressional reelection. Thus, a “Do nothing Congress.”

So when you read these polls always look at congress. Congress is the group of nare do wells that created all this inactivity. Congress has sat on their collective hands. Just sitting around waiting for the next election. Could you imagine a football game played with the same rules? “Just hold the ball and hope no one gets hurt.” Buzz!!! “Take these do-nothing guys off the field!!!