Five Republican governors are showing how to solve real problems

By Cal Thomas

Published October 7, 2013 4:00am ET

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Five Republican governors are showing how to solve real problems — An Irish government campaign poster urges passing motorists and pedestrians to support the abolition of the country's Senate in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday.ÃÂ The measure to abolish the Seanad lost by just 42,500 votes out of more than 1.2 million cast (51.8 percent to 48.2 percent).ÃÂ While many Americans might wish they could abolish Congress, it is unlikely, unless voters take a page from the Declaration of Independence and "institute new government."ÃÂ (AP Photo/Shawn Pogatchnik) | Shawn Pogatchnik

With frustration building over Washington’s refusal to behave in the public interest, perhaps it’s worth noting a drastic solution tried by the Irish.

Irish voters cast ballots last week on a referendum to abolish the country’s Upper House, known as the Seanad. Prime Minister Enda Kenny said Ireland didn’t need all of its politicians and they should be made to suffer along with everyone else as the country continues to struggle economically.

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