What if Mark Twain was wrong?

The new Congress is in session and already shows little resemblance to a body that is willing to address the very real mid and longer term issues faced by our nation.

The House, apparently desiring not to waste time with commemorative resolutions has banned them and is, instead, wasting its efforts by scheduling debate and a vote on a bill to repeal the so-called Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). The repeal effort, while likely to pass the House, will go no further.

If it is truly the case - as is likely - that the Congress will work diligently to avoid hard issues, Mark Twain's harsh words are applicable:

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it."

"Suppose I were an idiot. And suppose I were a Congressman. But I repeat myself."

"No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session."

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect."

But what if Mark Twain was wrong? Such would be an unexpected pleasure but your correspondent, being something of a cynic at heart, does not plan to hold his breath.