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Today's made-up word: governmensia: dimensia from all the trouble our governments can cause
The Minnesota State government went into a partial shut down today. The shutdown happened because the Senate could not agree on a budget plan. It is fascinating that these politicians don't show up and do their duty. One Sentor revealed that on some days during the regular session, the Senate met for less than an hour and left. It's no wonder these folks can't get anything done in the time allotted. If we all showed up for work for fifteen minutes and left, there would be a stack of flies/burgers/iron that wouldn't get taken care of.
Now I know that they have other things to do besides meet in the Senate chambers, but they have a responsibility to conclude their discussions and vote on something that benefits the people of the State. One Senator spoke about how the Senate would be a failing business, and it's true. If a business performed that poorly, they would be done.
One other gripe I have with these guys is that they talk so slowly. Some of them say "um" more than all other words combined. I artificially estimate that they waste 25 percent of their time stumbling over words, saying um and pausing while they read some note their intern scribbled on a computer print out.
This is our representative government. If you also feel appalled about how the government handles their duties, contact your representative.
The Minnesota State government went into a partial shut down today. The shutdown happened because the Senate could not agree on a budget plan. It is fascinating that these politicians don't show up and do their duty. One Sentor revealed that on some days during the regular session, the Senate met for less than an hour and left. It's no wonder these folks can't get anything done in the time allotted. If we all showed up for work for fifteen minutes and left, there would be a stack of flies/burgers/iron that wouldn't get taken care of.
Now I know that they have other things to do besides meet in the Senate chambers, but they have a responsibility to conclude their discussions and vote on something that benefits the people of the State. One Senator spoke about how the Senate would be a failing business, and it's true. If a business performed that poorly, they would be done.
One other gripe I have with these guys is that they talk so slowly. Some of them say "um" more than all other words combined. I artificially estimate that they waste 25 percent of their time stumbling over words, saying um and pausing while they read some note their intern scribbled on a computer print out.
This is our representative government. If you also feel appalled about how the government handles their duties, contact your representative.
posted by J.Roth at 2:54 PM
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