And Speaking Of Why Americans Hate Congress, Consider Eric Cantor's Continuing Cold-Heartedness

The ideologically-craven House of Representatives Majority Leader says, as he did in the wake of the Joplin tornado disaster, that any federal assistance for victims of hurricane Irene will have to be provided through spending cuts, not a fresh appropriation.

We'll see if he holds to that Tea Party callousness if his home state's Virginia Beach, Newport News or inland areas get socked.

And about our Congress' conduct and ratings...