They may be the worst

The Governor of South Carolina makes a big splash and says he is not going to accept federal stimulus money. His legislature and the courts say yes you are. He decides to take a hike and forget to tell his wife, Lt. Gov. and state police. But, that is not the worst example of bad politics

The PA budget problems are looming toward a government shutdown or stop gap spending. Both sides are blowing smoke up. Well, you know where. But, that is not the worst example of bad politics.

California may go under because neither side is really talking and more interested in grandstanding. But, that is not the worst example of bad politics.

Our school board allows the Supt. to go crazy spending money on all kinds of projects all funded by a shaky finance plan, that would make Bernie Maddoff proud. Now they are hiring a consultant for $800 a day to help them through the transition to a new Supt. He will make a little less than less than the president but more than members of congress. Even though he is a 77 year old retiree I suspect he will work harder than our congressman or most members of congress for that matter. But, that is not the worst example of politics.

The always tan John Boehner takes questions everyday from the press. When he is asked his opinion on something, he asks the president's opinion and responds NO, JUST THE OPPOSITE or HE HAS FAILED TO PROTECT US. But, he is not the worst example of politics.

In a joint meeting with the Lehigh County commissioners the Northampton County council acted quite the fool. But, that is not the worst example of politics.

Dick Cheney will not shut up, Rush will not stop saying things to get attention and W has started talking again. But, even they is not the worst example of politics.

OK, so what is?

The New York State Senate can't agree on which party is in the majority. As a result no bills are getting voted on , the budget is not being discussed and nothing, I mean nothing is getting done.

First two Dems decided to vote with the GOP, giving control to the GOP. Then one of them (who is being investigated for slashing the face of a lady friend) decided to continue to vote with the Dems, thus causing a tie. Now, they have foot races to see who can get to the podium first to see who can call the session to order. Today both parties tried to hold a session at the same time, in the same room but with dueling gavels.

By law the session was to end yesterday. The Governor (he's a whole another story) called them back into session. It does not mean they have to do anything but at least they will get paid for being in session.

In a time when the President of the United States is trying to rescue the economy and our futures. In a time when the Iranian people are trying to rescue their most ancient of cultures from the dregs of tyranny. In a time when 10% of the people are asking for equal rights.

The New York State Senate earns a paycheck for doing nothing but spitting on each other. And, in the first speech given by the President of France before the Parliament since 1875 is most remembered for addressing Burka's (not that he is wrong - but please). What a world!

Is it any wonder why I may never go head first back into politics.