Congressional Control Software© to save congress persons from themselves

Rachel Maddow interviews Rep. Weiner

I’ve been known to disagree with Ruth Marcus, especially when she lumps the self-funded Social Security program with welfare in her usage of the term “entitlements."

However, Ruth’s column posted June 2 is too much fun – at the expense of irresponsible congress persons – to not share with Katalusis readers this morning:

Ruth is at the top of her game with this one:

Technology-savvy parents of technology-obsessed adolescents have probably considered installing parental control software on their children’s devices. Programs are available to do everything from turning your teen’s cellphone into a GPS tracking device to monitoring his or her instant messaging. In light of recent events, it strikes me that this technology could be easily adapted for an equally urgent use — tracking members of Congress.

Herewith, my pitch, to congressional chiefs of staff, for “congressional control software.” Motto: “Know with certitude what your member’s up to.” 

Dear Congressional Chief of Staff,

Like many parents congressional staffers these days, you may be concerned about your child’s lawmaker’s inappropriate use of technology. Relax. With the help of Congressional Control Software©, you can help save your congressman or senator from him- (or, in the unlikely event, her-) self. 

You may be worried about invading your lawmaker’s privacy. Remember: You are not there to be his friend. Your primary job as a parent chief of staff is to protect your child member of Congress. 

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