Local vs. national

Local vs. national politics still results in a draw. Our city received $1,670,000.00 for weatherization of homes in 2010. 205 homes were to benefit. So far, no way near 205 homes have been serviced. Do the math and each home would receive an $8140.00 subsidy. Those who have saved for a rainy day might pay $10,000.00 or more to improve their living spaces (through credit or for cash), but the 'poor' or 'needy' earn upgrades for free. Local nonsense just functions as a microcosm for national insanity. Onward and downward to an example of local pettiness in politicing. Our city manager disputes spending by our Municipal Court and proceeds to take down a judge this way: "The attempt at this mental gymnastics is not compatible with your dignity." That should put the judge(coincidentally up for election)in his place. Right? Nationally or locally, those with power exercise it over those with less influence and the result is wasteful programs or nonsense language.