The big election

In case you hadn't noticed there is a little election being held today. Early indications point to potential record turn-outs. And this is a absolutely wonderful thing ... absolutely wonderful, that is if this enthusiasm, involvement and enfranchisement can be continued beyond the polls, beyond the voting booths and beyond the election. Whoever the winner, now is the time to take back at least a modicum of control from the DC politicos. Presidential approval is in the toilet, congressional approval doesn't even reach that level. Yes, many seats will change hands today in both Houses of the Congress, but the majority will remain in the hands of the same-old, same-olds. The new President-elect will become the Alpha dog amongst our Washington top-dogs, but the Congressional pack will continue to hold more power than many give credit or completely understand. Power that is without any real limits or limitations beyond the collective control we can only exert in the voting booth during elections. Congress may talk about self-imposed term limits, but it will NEVER happen unless we the people force the issue. More on this later ... duty and nature call.

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