Being out of touch with reality

I received this email today from Rob Simmons. He is my representative (Republican) in Congress.

January 19, 2006

Dear Bill:

As Congress has adjourned for 2005, I wanted to update you on some important things we’ve accomplished in just the last few weeks.

Improving Our National Security: Democrats and Republicans worked together to pass legislation providing our armed forces with the resources they need to fight and win the War on Terror. Members of Congress also took a bipartisan, principled stand against torture and voted twice in overwhelming support of our troops fighting the war in Iraq.

Improving Our Economic Security: Last month, Congress passed the Pension Protection Act which is going to protect workers and employers. We have passed the Deficit Reduction Act, which makes much needed reforms and helps government run better. And, we have already passed more of the pro-jobs tax relief policies that have already sparked solid economic growth.

Increased Heating Assistance: Congress worked in a bipartisan fashion in passing more than $2 billion in low-income home heating assistance, or LIHEAP. This record funding will provide thousands of seniors and working families with much-needed assistance during this upcoming New England winter..... (deleted by me because I couldn't stand the rest)

But all-in-all, 2005 was a year when Congress put partisan politics aside to make progress on the issues important to eastern Connecticut’s working families. If you no longer wish to receive my updates in the future, please let me know.

Have a safe and happy New Year.

All the best,

Rob Simmons
Member of Congress
Second District, Connecticut

And this is a member of Congress. If he thinks that Congress has not been partisan in 2005, I'd hate to see his version of partisanship.

I may just take him up on his offer to get off his mailing list, however.