This is a politics story, but it’s a good one. Just warning you…
I know that I keep saying that I’ll limit my talk on politics, but this is such good news (yes, a miracle even) that I just want to stand up and shout in joy. I’m not sure of what I’ll shout, but it will be happy. The NY Times came out with this glorious news that trade association lobbyists could lose their hold on over two million employees who work within the Executive Branch. No more gifting, no more partying. Hopefully a whole lot less favors, especially that stupid always-revolving door to future riches for key members.
I’m sure that all lobbyists feel that their job benefits this country, but is that even close to true in this day and age of Citizens United? Now I’m sure that this proposal will be vehemently opposed by a lot of people in the government, because they have such a comfy relationship that they don’t want disrupted. But when your information becomes so lopsided that you can no longer see reality, well, “Houston, we have a problem”. It’s going to be interesting to see who comes out in opposition from the government. We know that all the lobbyists will be whining, so no need to hear from them. Can we now have one aimed at Congress, please?
I for one can’t wait until we the people get to see the government working on CCTV, just like they want to do to the citizens. Seems only fair, doesn’t it?
btw – I especially love that delicious quote from the CEA saying this this proposal will lead to a “drastic dumbing down of government”. Do we really want to go there?
