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The character of Congress

 ” Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of Congress. If that body is ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption. ” James Garfield U.S. President assassinated July the 2nd, 1881.
 I just thought I would leave his comments here this morning. The words were true then and are resoundingly true to this day. I would add this thought, ” what we tolerate today, becomes the norm tomorrow. “
Then, having adopted a behavior as normal, there is no turning back. Is the Congress a reflection of the character of the American people? They are supposed to be our representatives. Or has Congress just become a group we petition to fulfill our wants. Who is directing whom?

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An aging man living in a confusing world. I was born and raised in East Hampton, yes “the Hamptons” but not rich, not famous and definitely not woke. These are my thoughts, my memories and my opinions. Just the stuff of the regular Joe.
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 ” Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of Congress. If that body is ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption. ” James Garfield U.S. President assassinated July the 2nd, 1881.
 I just thought I would leave his comments here this morning. The words were true then and are resoundingly true to this day. I would add this thought, ” what we tolerate today, becomes the norm tomorrow. “
Then, having adopted a behavior as normal, there is no turning back. Is the Congress a reflection of the character of the American people? They are supposed to be our representatives. Or has Congress just become a group we petition to fulfill our wants. Who is directing whom?

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 ” Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of Congress. If that body is ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption. ” James Garfield U.S. President assassinated July the 2nd, 1881.
 I just thought I would leave his comments here this morning. The words were true then and are resoundingly true to this day. I would add this thought, ” what we tolerate today, becomes the norm tomorrow. “
Then, having adopted a behavior as normal, there is no turning back. Is the Congress a reflection of the character of the American people? They are supposed to be our representatives. Or has Congress just become a group we petition to fulfill our wants. Who is directing whom?

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