Something Smells Fishy

Nancy Pelosi (D)-CA is quickly learning that its not easy to govern when your actions are constantly under the microscope. More than just amoeba's can be seen when you look closely. A common virus that can be seen when you look closely in Washington, DC is the "Hypocrisy" strain. Speaker Pelosi has been championing the call for a return to ethics under her watch. She has quickly proven to suffer from this virus.

The first case of this was the constant criticism of the Republicans for not having a 5 day work week. Certainly the "Party of the People" would fix this problem. As quickly as they promised a 5 day work week, it was removed. What, you ask could be so important to break a campaign promise? A college football game. In fact the Democrats will not have a 5 day work week their entire first month. We will have to see if they return to their promises.




As far as the fishy smell we must turn back to the speaker herself whose district is known for its seafood. Remember how speaker Pelosi promised to fight for the little guy. Speaker Pelosi has promised the most ethical congress ever. Now comes the microscope Ms. Pelosi. Upon a closer look one will discover that America Samoa is exempt from the new increase in the minimum wage. Speaker Pelosi said in 2006

"Democrats are fighting for middle-income tax cuts - education, health care and retirement - and fiscal discipline to ensure strong economic growth. Democrats will repeal taxpayer subsidies that promote shipping jobs overseas and we will raise the minimum wage. Democrats will ensure that economic growth benefits all Americans, not just the privileged few."

So, speaker Pelosi, which of these is the case?

(1) American Samoan are not Americans.

(2) American Samoans are "the privileged few" despite 75% of its workers making less than $3.75 an hour having a 29% unemployment rate.

(3) Mr. Pelosi's $17,000,000.00 investment1 in the majority corporate owner of Starkist Tuna is more important to her than the lives of American Samoans.

(4) It is socially acceptable for Democrats to discriminate against the American Samoan minority.


As we ratchet the microscope even closer we learn that Del Monte which is based in the speakers home district employs most of the workers affected by this bill in American Samoa. Sounds like pork barrel politics or earmarks as there now called, at its worst. Now that certainly has a fishy smell. I don't even have to explain this hypocrisy to you. If you have reasoning skills you can connect the dots yourself. If you still find yourself unable to see whats wrong with this picture then you probably suffer from a delusion called, "I voted for the party in power, so I approve of every move they make."

The sad part about this delusion is that it affects the supporters of both parties. Welcome, Democrats, to the reality that Lord Acton put so well, "Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely". Enjoy your next 2 years.