In the Absence of Lip Service

I came, I saw, I voted.

Here’s what I’d like to say to the rehired and newly hired employees and representatives of the American people:

Campaign Finance Reform

Now. Do it now. Not tomorrow, when you amnesiac shits forget about this maelstrom of waste and start campaigning for 2016.

Make Nice with Your Fellow Legislators

Get off your keisters and cross the aisle. Start talking. Leave your crazy sororities and fraternities of political hacks and “wingers” from either side. Those days should be over. We, the people, are exhausted by your immature playground games.

Let’s Talk About War

People are dying on our behalf – that’s kind of important, isn’t it? I mean, that runs a pretty close second to who gets married in this country. Yeah, let’s go there.

Raise the Unemployment Rate

Fire a political consultant, pundit and public relations coordinator. Fire them in droves. Maybe they can work for the Red Cross or Amnesty International or some organization more valuable than Mr. or Ms. Blowhard Politician or those topsy-turvy think tanks.

Show Us Your Long Game

We’re not stupid. We know that it will take some time to fix these problems. Stop talking immediate fix and reward like we’re Fido waiting on a bone or a toddler playing peek-a-boo. We have visual permanency. We know the problems are there, even when you don’t talk about them.

Trust Us

We decided that you were the person for the job. Please trust our belief that you will take our best interests to heart and take action. Come to us with the issues and possible solutions. Be honest, forthright and timely.

Thank You and Please, Please Get Something Done.



18 responses to “In the Absence of Lip Service”

  1. Honie Briggs Avatar

    Clear and Concise!
    Second – Aye – Motion Carried

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    1. The Green Study Avatar

      If only we were in charge of…..everything!

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  2. Greisy Avatar

    Wishful thinking 😉

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    1. The Green Study Avatar

      Hey – if you’re going to dream, dream BIG!

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      1. Sam Avatar
        Sam

        That, and you can’t get it if you don’t ask for or demand it. That’s the first step!

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  3. C Avatar

    Amen girl! I have to give you total props not just because I agree with what you’re saying, but because you’re saying it at all. Talking about politics in a public forum can be scary, it takes balls to face up to the potential haters. Good for you!

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    1. The Green Study Avatar

      I think about that a lot, too. Even to the point of knowing that this is exactly my 3rd post out of 60 that makes political references. So far, I haven’t been blown out of the water for it, but I also hesitate before hitting “Publish”. Hopefully this will be the last one for a while. We’re all burnt out!

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  4. artsifrtsy Avatar

    Well put – let’s get this ship moving already!

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    1. The Green Study Avatar

      Movement is key – it doesn’t matter who is in office if nobody compromises.

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      1. artsifrtsy Avatar

        That is sooo true. We deserve a government that will work together to fix this mess.

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  5. In Real Life | honiebriggs Avatar

    […] has given way to the post-vote spin-o-rama. One of my favorite bloggers has written the perfect RIGHT BACKATCHA post today. The thing I loved about it is that no matter who you voted for, every word applies. I […]

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  6. Ruth Rainwater Avatar

    Great post! Keeping my fingers crossed that they really will get something done this time.

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    1. The Green Study Avatar

      I hope so, too. There’s so much work to be done!

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  7. exceedingspeed Avatar

    Reblogged this on Exceeding the Speed Limit and commented:
    This is a great post from a great bloggess. Check out The Green Study for more.

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  8. A Gracious Life Avatar

    Perfect! And I so love the part “Let’s Talk About War.”

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  9. Wyrd Smythe Avatar

    Of the people, by the people… wouldn’t it be great if it really were? Even just acting sensible would be a breath of fresh air.

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    1. The Green Study Avatar

      I have to believe that we still have some say in things or else there’s no hope that we aren’t owned lock, stock and barrel by corporations. Delusional perhaps, but I have to maintain some optimism!

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