KRUGMAN: On "Permanent Class Of Jobless Americans"-"Let’s be clear: this is a policy decision."

[Plucketeer]

16. I've been saying this for some time now

Like other DUers, I make noise or take actions(s) on the various things our legislators are supposed to address. Each cause - a battle of it's own. And each cause - supported (or opposed) by SOME big monied, special interest working JUST outside the public's field of vision. We MAY even achieve a victory on one issue now and then - mainly on issues that don't have the monied's interests at heart. The truth is, while the individual battles ARE of worth, it's the overall war of special interest influence (money) that we're losing.
Heh - our Rethug congressdolt - has NEVER held an open town hall or Q&A of any sort in the decade he's been in DC. So now - how the HELL does he know what the mood and attitudes of his constituents is??? But not to worry! He's got nicely lined coffers made cushy by corporate farming interests. As a consequence, he needs NO input from the average citizenry he supposedly speaks (and votes) for. Never ONCE has he asked his district: "How would you have me vote on this?" Not once. This performance is basically a crap in the face of those who keep voting him back to DC. And these folks vote how they're TOLD, not on a rep's performance. The money's gotta be removed so that regular folks can act on common sense and need instead of nonsense and greed.