Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

So the elections are finally over and now you can relax...

Yeah, right.

The elections are over, but make no mistake, the politicians are already gathering their money, their dirt, and planning the next election campaigns.

NOW is the time to keep your eyes open.

Politicians will tell you whatever you want to hear in order to be elected. Your job is to watch and listen and learn over the next few months and years.

Naturally, you have to be realistic, a downward spiral takes a good while to bring level and then push up. The economy still sucks, although it's finally showing signs of life. The job market still sucks, even though people ARE finding jobs, little by little.

But now is the time to take note of the people you've just elected into office. Did you have to hold your nose to vote for the lesser of two bad choices? NOW is the time to start working toward a better candidate.

Stop looking at the has-beens and the wannabees. Their time has come and gone. Look at the good solid performers, the ones at local levels, the ones with potential, and -- most important -- the ones with a reputation for honesty.

Yes, it's your job, as a voter, to pay attention to the people who you put into office. If they're not following through, it's your job to contact them and make it clear that you are a constituent and you are watching their work. If you're having a problem with a government agency, call them. If you don't agree with their votes, call AND write them.

Somebody has to watch the watchmen.

It's up to you.

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