Who's the Better Achiever?
Letter to the editor

The Democrats (Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid in charge) complain about how the Iraqi government is not matching the Democrats' 18-point-program demands. What is so interesting is the Democrats' much-publicized program of bills they would pass when they took control of Congress in January of this year.

Now, let's look at each group's achievement. The Iraqi government's achievements come out to 44 percent. The Democrats' achievement for the same eight months rates 14 percent!

Which one has achieved more?

Beverly Cruse
Mission Viejo

Editor’s Note: Normally we try to focus on local issues that relate to Mission Viejo. However, I thought this letter pointing out the hypocrisy of our federal government was instructive. It nicely illustrates that some of our so-called leaders are much more effective in telling others how to behave than actually fulfilling their campaign promises. Kind of like some folks in our own city council?