Congress, primarily composed of self-aggrandizing politicians, must feel that this country has no greater problems to solve than steroids in baseball--now known as the "Roger Clemens Hearings"--and dishonesty caused a missing Patriot football tape (thanks to PA's Republican Senator Arlen Spector who is committed to making our country run better--duh?).
Here's how sports inquiries work in regard to the major issues we face:
HOMELAND SECURITY: Zilch
ECONOMY: Zilch for the good. I'd like an accounting of how much money these hearings cost taxpayers. Bet we never hear that figure.
DRUG USE: Proves that the only way to get ahead in sports--remember Roger and Andy are winning and extremely highly paid Yankees--and look at the "bod" on Clemens' wife--is to use drugs to bulk up and be competitive. You may or may not be caught, and the millions you've earned will carry the family through. OK you may not make Cooperstown. Ask Pete Rose--oops that was gambling.
HONESTY: "Just say No" Barry Bonds apparently proves how effective that is. If you choose to make a lot of money as a trainer, like McNamee, you better use whatever works. BUT just in case you get caught, keep good records and old needles.
FULFILLING THE AMERICAN DREAM : I put this in because when these politicians leave office, they take with them very valuable collectibles which they might sell on ebay to supplement their pensions. Ha Ha. I wonder how many photos were taken with Clemens as he made his rounds of congressional offices prior to the hearings! Bet Clemens gave these pictures (and maybe autographs) as freebies. Watcha think?
Isn't it nice to know we live in a country without problems concerning war, security, immigration, sub-prime mortgages, health care problems, social security breakdowns, poverty, educational inequities, inner-city deterioration, equality, energy crises, etc.? Or maybe it is not so difficult to understandwhy Congress has a 20% approval rating--that is the new, Democratic Congress that promised great things if elected.
politics politicians sports autographs Congress "Roger+Clemens" Patriots "Arlen+Spector" Republicans "Homeland+Security" security economy honesty drugs "Andy+Pettite" "Pete+Rose" "Barry+Bonds" McNamee collectibles war "social+security" healthcare poverty energy equality Democrats
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I could not have said it any better. Sometime I just want to scream. After watching some of the "hearings", which are really pontificating opportunities for Senators and Congressmen it just makes me angry as to how the real problems in this country are ignored.
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