Oversight - Coming Soon?

I am hoping and praying that the Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress after the elections on November 7th. After all, the Republicans have had complete control over most of the government for quite some time – and look what it has brought us – a needless preemptive war in Iraq where thousands are being killed, the loss of respect by most of the world, pollution-friendly policies, higher energy prices, torture of detainees in our care, secret prisons, outing of CIA agents, secret energy policy meetings with energy companies, promotion of intolerant polices, no-bid contracts where billions have been squandered and or lost, secret wire tapping of American citizens, cover-ups of pedophile congressmen, large runaway government deficits, and an assault on rational thinking. We are told that we should trust our political leaders and that whatever thy are doing it is for our own good. Can we trust them? Perhaps, but even Ronald Reagan is often cited for his famous phrase “Trust but verify.” So who is watching out for us, making sure that the President isn’t abusing his power? Congress? Who is watching Congress? The President? Its like two used car salesmen who are trying to sell us a lemon by each pointing out the virtues of the other salesman. “Just trust him. He’s a decent guy…” Right. We have all heard that one before.
This brings me to my current thoughts. What am I hoping will be accomplished with a Democratic majority in congress? I believe it is oversight. This GOP dominated congress has rubber stamped just about anything President Bush wanted. Where are the investigations into the botched up situation on Iraq? Where are the investigations to see if our civil rights are being violated? Where are the investigations into the missing $9 Billion in Iraq? So, I hope and pray that there will be some checks and balances though congressional oversight after the elections. So lets hope the Democrats win both the House and the Senate.