When congress returns to Washington in September they will have two months to the November elections to do something productive for the people of America and the country. They themselves say nothing will be done until the November elections are over. If the news media continues to interview the same old 10 or 12 members of congress over and over as they usually do, nothing will change for sure.
So this writer suggest to the news media that they break with the past and interview other members of congress so the people will hear a different view and perspective on the issues and not the same old worn out rhetoric. It would also help greatly if journalists were competent on the subject matter they talk about to flush out the nonsense political talk back.
War and National Security are areas where the American people deserve the views of other members of congress. We know how wrong the current view has been and their only answer has been war with American troops on the ground leading the way.
I am mindful of the fact that when Bill Clinton took office as President, members of congress found out that he knew more about the federal budget than they did themselves despite their many years of dealing with the budget. That of course is one of the resons why the country's fiscal house was in such good shape when he served. Journalists need the same knowledge of the subject matter they speak of and ask their political guest. That is what is needed in todays world of political spin.
This commentary written by John Lucia.
