To paraphrase Pogo:

We are our own worst enemy

It’s been known for quite a spell, but now it’s a certified fact.

A large majority of Americans – 65 percent – would vote to replace every single elected member of Congress. A recent poll showed just how many Americans are throwing-up sick-and-tired of the games being played by those so-called public servants who care more about party affiliation and partisan politics that about fixing the ills of this country.

It is an educated guess that the 35 percent who would not vote to replace every elected official in the House and Senate are a relative, a government employee or a hard-line party know-nothing.

This country is in a helluva shape and has been for more than 10 years. Say what you want to about Bill Clinton – Go ahead! We’ll wait for the diatribe! – but under Clinton there was a balanced budget and he left office with a budget surplus.

I know, I know. I can hear those tongue-cluckers warming up their YB arguments. YB? You know, “Yes, but ….”

Yes, but … at least Clinton’s kept his corrupt behavior on a personal level, and did not drag down the entire country kowtowing to the special interest groups that really run this country.

It’s an old, old argument, but it never loses its truism value: What’s wrong with America is we started out with a country run by citizens and ended up with a government run by greedy politicians and special interest groups with more money than morals.

Let’s face it: The situation will not change as long as there are only two parties from which to choose. And that statement intentionally disqualifies the Green Party and the Libertarians from consideration; both fringe groups run more scary people for office than killers conjured up in a Saw movie.

The answer is simply not change for change sake. The answer is term limits for members of Congress. A constitutional amendment is the only way to fix that thorny situation since seated members of Congress are never, ever going to do anything to reduce their power or influence.

So, what are we waiting for?

Demand of those elected on November 2 to start the process for term limits. And don’t be surprised if your request is answered in a series of non-denial denials and political-speak nonsense.

Needed changes in the system will not be made by those elected; they can only be made by those who vote.