This is the typical view of democrats.  They think that all money is "free".  All this reprehensible moron is doing is trying to buy votes.  He thinks that all he has to do is give this "free" money to his community and they will continue to send him back to Congress to get more.  And, it looks just like what they have been doing.  The real tragedy of this is that most Americans think that the money these crooks bring back to their communities is "free".  They don't realize that it is coming out of their pockets.  Well maybe not actually, because the clueless people that vote for thise crooks are the ones with their hands out.  Again, tragically, this guys view on money is typical for our "esteemed" leaders.  They are a disgrace to the American spirit and heritage of this great nation.  And guess what.  Obama puts all of these demagogues to shame with his mindless rhetoric.  Is it possible that we could put this Marxist in the White House. Americans need to read a little history and see the "great" success of Marxism and socialism.  They litter the pages of history with their stupendous failures as a system of government.  Sadly, we have been heading down that road for many years now, and we have on the horizon, another wise saviour of the world, Barack Obama.  This brilliant man is so clueless he can't remember what he said yesterday and can't even talk without a teleprompter. Give me a break.

So, you think this is something new or different???  You think only democRATS think this way.  You haven't talked to the little wienies that work in your Congressman's. home office.  Mine is a republicRAT.  When I call his local office to voice my displeasure with one of his actions, their immediate response is: "But he's done a lot for the district." 

When you interpret this into meaningful language, it means he's put some of that "FREE" money into local projects.  Folks, this is how they get re-elected.  It works every time.  Whether you call them earmarks or bribes is irrelevant.  If they did not do it, their opponent in the next two year cycle will just ask, "What has he done for you lately?"  If he cannot point to some projects done with "FREE" money, he loses his seat.

You may not like this, but it is what it is.  Politicians respond to people who give them money, regardless of party.  Maybe there were 3 or 4 of them in the last century who did not operate this way, but they were probably one-termers.  If the individual politician refuses the money, the party will get it and throw him under the bus to use a current buzz expression.

If you have a solution to this mess, I would like to hear it.