I have very little respect for Congress for a variety of reasons.
I can't believe the hypocrisy demonstrated by both parties concerning Russia's involvement in our last election. The Russians may have preferred Trump, but I am sure that other foreign leaders tried to help Clinton.
Gerrymandering, an example of collusion, is a common tactic employed by both parties to win elections. It occurred in Florida and cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
There are cases of gerrymandering involving North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin before the courts now.
Both parties collude/conspire to ensure that a third party cannot be successful in America. More than 93 percent of members of Congress win re-election. This
is not an example of democracy in action.
We had collusion from Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chair of the Democratic National Committee, to ensure that Hillary Clinton got the nomination over Bernie Sanders. The opposition by both parties to term limits is further evidence of collusion.
We have term limits for the president, governors, state Senate presidents, but none for members of Congress.
Congress has a history of raiding Social Security and overspending to enhance incumbents’ chances for re-election.
Lawmakers collude with lobbyists to spend taxpayers' dollars on foreign aid for undeserving countries. This is while we could never raise $800 million to fix the Lake Okeechobee dike.
Congressional arrogance is further demonstrated by several recent events.
First, Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, asked for an additional $2,500 per month housing allowance due to the high cost of living in D.C.
Second, both parties spent $50 million on the special election in Georgia's 6th District (two-year term).
Now we have the shutdown. The solution is simple: Drain the swamp by voting against all incumbents.
Peter Susca, Port St. Lucie