Obaminocchio Montage

Members of government at any level are always easy targets for ridicule. However, one has to begin thinking when ridicule is not enough to cope with the damage they inflict. So do our leaders 'mis-represent the truth' to us on a daily basis? The video montage below provides a sample from recent news related to AIG bonuses and stimulus legislation crafted by Congress and signed by the President. Here's the rationale behind the montage:

• FACT: Stimulus legislation included language to allow for bonuses
• ASSUMPTION: Legislative and Executive branch members fulfill their moral and ethical obligations through diligent review of legislation before voting and signing into law
• CONCLUSION: Pinocchio like results come to light as demonstrated in the video

Some day, the governed may decide to actually take steps to hold leaders feet to the fire. The media seems to ignore some and expend all efforts on others.

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