podpolia

I ran across an interesting article today about what’s wrong with the CIA. Definitely worth a look – this is what happens when over-beaureaucratization is allowed to interfere with American security.

There are some pretty hair raising descriptions of what is currently going on for Rep. Massa from New York. From what I’ve read so far, it looks like he’s being slimed out of Washington using absolutely disgusting political tactics. I just wrote him an email, and thought I would share it:

Rep. Massa,

Despite not being one of your constituents, I felt that I should still write to offer you encouragement. The situation you currently find yourself in in Washington, while the result of your actions, is not YOUR fault. It is the fault of what you correctly term the toxic atmosphere of Washington, D.C. When the words and actions of an individual are taken in ways entirely beyond the way in which they were clearly meant, merely for partisan political purposes, the political culture is out of control. We need to find a way to correct that. Your willingness to take responsibility for your own actions shows that you ARE one of the people we need to have in Washington — someone who feels their responsibility to their constituents and to the nation.

While we may not necessarily agree politically, I would like to ask you to continue standing up for your principles in the nation’s capitol, and rescind your resignation. Your decision to stay and stand up against the corrosive politics there would be a brave act, and I believe would be appreciated accordingly.

UPDATE 4/13/10 18.35: Sounds like Massa’s problems WERE his fault. Should have known that a politician appearing principled was just a deception.

Good riddance.