Had it not been for their nominations, neither Daschle nor Geitner would have paid their taxes. Both are disqualified to serve in these positions because they are either a) dishonest or b) too dumb if they claim they didn't know they had to pay tasex on this income. They are unfortunately the poster boys of modern appointed or elected officials - "rules for the masses do not apply to me".

Ma'am, and forrest;...I am certain our criminals are more virtuous than your criminals....But isn't that the problem with parties all together, not that it improves them, or helps us; but that it adds another layer of susceptibility to corruption that we must all get beyond to reach our government... What would be the point???Why parties???Do you think republicans like to vote for their candidates???We have become a nation voting against the party we hate rather the candidates we adore... Napoleon, the Emperor of France, to all you republicans, was right to outlaw parties... Ask the representative: Who are you representing here, your party; or the people???Look at how the republicans got into a row like ducks in a shooting gallery on the stimulus bill...I don't blame them a bit...They all got to go if they cannot think, and act as individuals....Where is the loyalty to their voters???It was all party loyalty... That is what you have to end to reach responsive government...The problem is that no one can imagine life any different than it is...They never ask; How necessary are these parties existing on our suffering...The question does not occur to them....It occurs to me....Thanks...Sweeney