Political Frustration

I have to admit. I am typically very positive about our political officials. I believed long before the Gabby Gifford’s tragedy that Congress people have a difficult and dangerous job. I have always believed that they wanted what was best for the United States and take their job seriously. I’ve often felt that in the general scheme of the United States they really don’t make THAT much money for the important job they do. However, I’m feeling quite different at this point. Mostly in part to following the government much more closely on http://thevotereffect.com.

Through my monitoring of this site I am quite frankly annoyed and disappointed in Congress. Seems to me that they have accomplished very little, budget compromise aside, this session and I’m beginning to feel that very little is usually accomplished in Congress. I’m also beginning to greatly understand the phrase, “It will take an act of Congress.”  Anytime I feel like the ball might be rolling and important conversations might be starting it is time for a House or Senate recess. They seem to recess more than they work. How’s that for a cynical statement?

I often used to be frustrated by people who liked to rip on the government, but I find myself becoming one of those people. When becoming informed I think that the outrageousness of our government really becomes apparent and glaring. First, we have partisan battles waging when we face a major crisis if we do not raise the debt ceiling. Additionally, we face a crisis education that has not been addressed despite the fact that it was an Obama campaign promise along with countless other representatives. Lastly, if you watch any form of news all that is being talked about right now is the 2012 presidential candidates. Yes, 2012 is right around the corner, but I think that so much more could be done long before that. The American people wait patiently as Congress does whatever it is that Congress does and really get very little return on our vote for them.

I know that I sound grouchy right now because I am.  The good news is that with all of my frustrations lead me to a logical and comforting solution. I can keep track of my Congressperson easily and make sure that they are doing what I sent them to do. I do this through The Voter Effect. http://thevotereffect.com is a site where anyone can follow bills, vote on bills, and track and follow their representatives. Becoming informed is the key to becoming a more informed citizen. Many say that ignorance is bliss, however, I find it incredibly important to be informed. Information is really bliss, and having access to information about our government that is unbiased is relatively new for the American people. It is time for all of us to get informed, get involved, and maybe get a little outraged. It is time for Washington to change rather than Washington changing everyone who goes there. This change will be driven by social media and http://thevotereffect.com is just the change social media can bring.

Go to Washington every, single, day. Join http://thevotereffect.com today!