My Own Political Party

We have a radio host here in New Jersey, Jim Gearhart, who advocates G.R.I.P. What does G.R.I.P. stand for? “Get Rid of Incumbent Politicians”

Personally, I think Gearhart is right on. But many citizens of New Jersey just don’t get it. They are so afraid to vote anything other than party lines that they will continue to vote in the same politicians that they complain about daily.

Think about it. In July 2008, the United States Congress had an approval rating of 18%! At the same time, George W. Bush’s approval rating is 30%. Every where I go, I hear about how glad people are that George Bush is going to be out of office and yet these are the same people who will vote in the same old Congress!

If you think that the economy is bad, or that you don’t like the direction the country is going, or you are feed up with the pork and spending, then you need to vote out EVERY incumbent. Will some good go with the bad. Yes. But it sends a message. It sends the message that the next batch had better shape up or they will be voted out in the next round.

Do I think this will happen in November 2008? Probably not. We are not strong enough to look past party lines and do what is really best for this country and that is boot them all out.