Let's Rethink Government

Democracy for Sale

As of late I have been very worried about this country. Like many of you I am concerned about the direction we are taking. All the recent talk about those who have a new vision for this country has left me very fearful. Socialism, government ownership, and big government spending are not the answers to our woes. The last couple of weeks have, however, made me see that there is indeed hope for us – I don’t know why people are worried about socialism. Recent events have shown that the current administration and the congress are confirmed capitalist! The recent vote on health care shows that we are, more than ever, a capitalist country. After all, when you can buy as many votes as you need to pass a law, how can you worry about socialism? I am not an economist but I know an open market runs on supply and demand. That must be true because the senators who held out got more money than anyone else. I guess when every vote counts the value goes up! Rather ironic that money paved the way for a set of laws that will, if left unchecked, move us closer to the failed social systems of Europe. I guess money can even buy the workers’ utopia!
At the end of the day I think we should all be embarrassed by our leaders. Hundreds of millions of dollars were promised to those who pledged their votes at the eleventh hour. It should make us all angry. We see that bribery is a part of political business, and deals are made that border on the illegal. This is all done for the sake of reforms that, according to polls, do not even have the support of a majority of citizens. There is something very wrong here. I guess that is just the way things work in the new vision of America. Since I want to be a good American I guess I get a seat on the “change train.”
That being said I have come up with my own strategy to support our country. We all know that mid-terms elections are being held this year. So to show what a good American (and supporter of capitalism) I am), I have decided to put my vote up for sale just like they do in Washington. So here is my official notice: My vote is now for sale to the highest bidder- I don’t care what party or policy you support. Just show me the money and you can be sure that I will cast my vote for you. As long as you spread a little subsidy my way you can count on me. Of course it would be nice if you also gave something to my friends, and my kids, and maybe a new house, and maybe college money for my grandchildren and maybe a nice no-show job for me during my golden years. Would it be too much to ask if I could also be exempt from income tax? That’s all I ask, not much for something as precious as my vote.
So that’s my new policy to help our country. Am I a great citizen or what! Remember, it’s not bribery- it’s just democracy in action. Now I have only one more decision to implement this crucial contribution to the American way- should I sell my vote on E-bay or Craig’s list?