Rick Perry may actually be on to something Re: “Perry promises cuts as he seeks to reboot campaign,” Nov. 15
It is not very often that I agree with the political ideology of Texas Gov. Rick Perry, but I must confess that he is on point with making Congress a part-time job and ending the lifelong tenure of federal judges.
It did not take long for defenders of the status quo to start their attacks. But before being totally dismissive of Perry’s ideas, I suggest that everyone take a moment to assess the plight of our country and determine if we want to continue doing the same things or entertain new ideas that may prove beneficial to all Americans, as opposed to a select few.
Instead of having professional politicians populate the halls of Congress, there would be an infusion of individuals serving for a clearly defined period so they could concentrate on being servants of the people, unencumbered by the daunting task of constantly running for office and playing the dreadful game of cozying up to lobbyists and the like.
Marvin E. Adams
Washington
Gen. Fuller deserves a promotion
Re: “Top U.S. general fired from Afghan training job,” Nov. 4
The American people are tired of seeing their government officials punished because they have the guts to speak up while their president bends down for a Saudi king and other enemies of the United States.
Now another Army general has bitten the dust over “political correctness” in Afghanistan — which insulted America by telling Maj. Gen. Peter Fuller that it will side with Pakistan if there is conflict between Pakistan and the U.S.
When Fuller got upset with the do-nothing beggars wearing military uniforms who get $11.6 billion in U.S. aid and said something, he was relieved of his command. What kind of operation are we running over there? Do U.S. soldiers need to not only feed, shelter, clothe, train and arm the Afghans, but kiss their butts as well?
Restore Fuller to his position and promote him for having the guts to speak out.
Louis Ginesi Dominguez
Warrenton
Supercommittee will side with lobbyists
Concerning the federal budget “supercommittee,” the will of the lobbyists, who represent everyone but the average American, will prevail.
Right-wingers want to dismantle the New Deal of the Roosevelt era, but they are not willing to go after the corporations that pay no federal income taxes.
My prediction is that the middle class will get screwed, as always, yet they rebel against the Occupy Wall Street protesters who are just trying to show how corrupt Congress — which represents special interests — has become.
America’s real enemy is not from without, but from within.
Jack Donner
Alexandria
