Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   Drain The Swamp...Yea Right Date:   1/9/2018 8:05:10 PM

I think what he is saying that things used to get done in Washington and now they don't.  People of both parties used to socilaize after hours, and that is no longer done.    And I don't think he is endorsing earmarks, but rather that their existence  required some horse trading behind the scenes to reach an agreement.    Everyone has to admit that the way our current Congress is run, they get practically nothing done, becasue they refused to engage each other.  I think Trump is doing a good job in drainig the swamp.  People are leaving Congress that should have been gone years ago.  There are a few more to go, but I think some of them are committing to dropping dead on the job (which is actually a better deal for their survival, than if they die after they leave)  I have no doubt that is what is keeping John McCain on the roster.