I keep reading how congress's approval rating is at 16%, a new record low.  Then I read how the Republicans expect to lose more seats in the Senate and House in the fall.  Now last time I checked the democrats control both the Senate and the House.  Also I thought that Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi have completely controlled both houses like little dictators.  Since the democrats took over congress, gas prices have nearly doubled, the economy has tanked and people's faith in government has fallen to new lows.  Now I was just wondering how if the democrats control congress and all these things have happened because of congress's actions and non-actions, then how can people blame Republicans.  Any time they bring any thing up, it never reaches the floor thanks to Pelosi and Reid.  Now, I realize that most Americans can't even identify Pelosi or Reid because they get their news from John Stewart and Saturday Night Live, but at least think if your going to vote, you should get the facts.  However in this country these are acceptable ways of getting news and opinion.  This is really sad.  The founding fathers would be ashamed of what this nation has become.  Thomas Jefferson believed in the people of this nation and in their ability to handle voting.  We, as the caretakers of the democracy, have a duty to keep a check on the federal government and make sure they stay honest and do the bidding of the people.  Our government stoped doing that a long time ago and it only continues to get worse.  The Declaration of Independence has a line that talks about how the American people have a duty to stand up and change the government when it longer has the ability or honesty to lead.  I believe our government is getting close to that now but to many people are unwilling or unable to see this and I'm afraid that our nation may cease to exist not only as a powerful nation but maybe a nation all together.  I hope that stops the laughter and gets people to think seriously about our nation's problems.  Thank you and god bless.