Blind Loyalty

The Congressional District which includes Watertown NY has had nothing but Republican congressmen for 140 years, since the Civil War. That is a kind of brand loyalty that is unmatched in American history. We are hardly a fickle constituency.

Only 5 Congressmen have served the district over the past 90 years; Bertrand Snell, Clarence Kilburn, Robert McEwen, David Martin, and John McHugh. All five have been able representatives for the district. Each was anointed by his predecessor, and each stayed in Congress until retirement age. No term limits for these guys.

Each was apparently able to represent his district with honor, and some distinction. It's a proud tradition, to be sure. It's damn hard to persuade voters who have returned one pary to Congress through 70 elections to try something new.

The Republican Party was founded by anti-slavery activists. Yet the current Congressman is a slave to the will of the President and the President's men.

The Republican Party has, throughout it's history, emphasized the rights of the individual over the powers of the government.

But this congressman supports the President and the President's men in the suppression of the rights of individuals as necessity in the "war on terror"

The Republican Party, from the get-go, has supported free speech.

Yet THIS congressman supports the President and the President's men in the strangling of free speech, free expression, and the freedom to seek out new and varied opinions and ideas.

The Republican Party, as evidenced by President Theodore Roosevelt, believed that big business and monopoly were poison to the country.

Our congressman has never met a big business he didn't like, especially ones that exploit workers or rake in windfall profits from international conflict.

The Republican Party, at least the one that Teddy Roosevelt headed, was a strong supporter of protecting the environment. He was the prime mover for the National Parks system.

Our congressman represents the Adirondack Park which precedes even Yellowstone as a forever wild area. Why then, does this congressman support WalMart and Lowes and others who believe that they deserve exemption from the rules meant to protect the park from careless development? Does he wish to see the Adirondacks turned into another Aspen Colorado, a refuge for the wealthy and powerful? When it comes to protecting the park, he's a big failure.

C'mon, all you folks who have supported this one party government for 140 years. This is not a monarchy, and John McHugh is not pope for life.

Elect Lt Col (retired) Dr. Bob Johnson to Congress and break the cycle.

God and Country.
Pray for the USA
Then do your duty.
Vote Novemeber 7.