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Dee asked in Politics & GovernmentGovernment · 1 decade ago

Do you trust the decisions of congress?

When they vote for a measure, do you trust that they are voting for the will of the people?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Great Pumpkin, congres doing public interest, beach front lots in Arizona.

    I suppose there's a thousand more urban legends out there.

  • 1 decade ago

    Overall I trust Congress although for some time, during the Republican lead Congress and matching Administration, I did not trust the majority of the legislation/decisions. I think most Congressional members are looking out for the best interests of their constituents however I also feel that there are those who dance to the drumbeat of their most significant (and generous) supporters. People generally go to government with the intention to change it for the better but sometimes, because of broken elements of the institution (lack of proper campaign finance regulation, greater control of lobbyist engagement rules, consistent and robust oversight, lack of transparency) those people who go to serve us with the best intentions end up serving their own. Unfortunately sometimes these intentions conflict.

  • 1 decade ago

    No, I'd like anyone that does to give me one good decision they've made as a reason to trust them. The founders of this country limited the power of government for that very reason politicians cannot be trusted.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I'd trust the devil himself before I put any trust in our congress to do the right thing for the people.

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  • 1 decade ago

    I trust Congress. Our government has built one of the most dominant forces ever to exist on earth. Moreover, if they don't make good policy, they will not be re-elected. So, in a sense, their jobs depend on making good policy. I think that motivation is enough to do what needs to be done. Why is everybody hatin' so much?

  • 1 decade ago

    no ,,,the Entire government is corrupt and sold out to special interest groups,,as well as a NEW WORLD AGENDA,,in which American soverighnty is being undermined at every turn,,,,there needs to be a Revolution ,,,,and country is being deliberately imploded from within,,,and Americans are so busy being entertained to death,,they dont even know whats going on,,,,

  • 1 decade ago

    I would not trust them to properly wipe there own butts .

  • 1 decade ago

    no, Nancy Pelocy and Harry Reid are majority leaders, 'nuff said

    It is scary to think that if Bush and Chaney were killed, Nancy Pelocy could be our prez (CRINGE)

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