A Party Of Litigation
I awoke this morning to the news of yet another political scandal involving yet another Republican Congressman. This time around it’s Congressman Curt Weldon who’s the subject of some kind of investigation. However, the amazing thing is, once again, it seems the Democrats are behind the accusations. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying Congressman Weldon is innocent or guilty. As a matter of fact, I don’t even really know what the allegations are all about. But I will say this, it appears the Democrats are turning into what could be called “The Party of Litigation.”
Lets recap here over the past few years. Every single time the Democrats try to go after power, they seem to go after it via the court system. A lost Presidential race — take it to the courts. Down in the polls — take it to the courts. Minority group in Congress — take it to the courts. Trying to get power away from Republicans — take it to the courts. I was even amazed when one of their own lost her primary, Mrs. McKinney, and what does she do — she takes it to the courts.
What’s going on here? Is that what politics has come to for the Democrats? Is the party so out of touch with what’s really going on in the world that the only thing they have time do is litigate everyone around them? But then again, we do live in an age of litigation when everyone seems “sue” happy. But come on…does politics have to sink to the same level?
A new movie starring Robin Williams called Man of the Year just opened this weekend. In the movie Williams plays the part of a late night talk show host who decides to run for President. Through a computer glitch error, he actually wins the election! Of course from there begins an amazing, and amusing, ride to the Oval Office. But, in the end, when he decides to step down, the character Williams is playing says, “This was a computer glitch, not a conspiracy. There will be no law suit.”
Could it be that the filmmakers of Man of the Year are touching some of the very issues, ridiculous issues, we find in politics today? I think that’s exactly what’s happening. The director/screenwriter said of the movie, it’s not about Democrats, it’s not about Republicans. It’s not about the right, or the left. It’s about the simple fact that politics is really messed up these days.
I agree. Leaders are supposed to set the tone for those around them. Unfortunately, many leaders today spend too much time focusing on non-issues, trying to wrestle power from others, with little or no concern about what’s really going on around them, or what kind of message they’re sending to those around.
Maybe it’s time we let all of our political leaders know we’re tired of litigation, lets get on with addressing, and solving problems.
Keep encouraged!
Dr. Rus
