Quitting: all the cool policticians are doing it

[Linda]

People (both dems and republicans) quit jobs all the time - so what. He was hired (by the people of Florida) for a job (Florida Senate) he could be fired by the people (voted out of office), and just like any other job - he has the right to quit for whatever reason he wants.

Is becoming President of the United States the only acceptable reason to quit a job such as in the case of Barack Obama

I wish more of them (on both sides) would quit.

 

[Andy A]

A question. If, at your employment, you had a boss you didn't like or couldn't stand, co-workers who wouldn't listen to your suggestions, were uncooperative and downright rude, a work place that was plagued by innuendo and deceit and you had another alternative other than your job, available to you, that improved your life, state of mind and happiness, would you take it? Be truthful, now. Many constituents do not get respect or consideration from their elected representatives, what makes continuing to serve them so sacrosanct when the people with which you work could care less about you or them.

 

[GoodWitch58]

A question. If, at your employment, you had a boss you didn't like or couldn't stand, co-workers who wouldn't listen to your suggestions, were uncooperative and downright rude, a work place that was plagued by innuendo and deceit and you had another alternative other than your job, available to you, that improved your life, state of mind and happiness, would you take it? Be truthful, now. Many constituents do not get respect or consideration from their elected representatives, what makes continuing to serve them so sacrosanct when the people with which you work could care less about you or them.

Andy, I don't understand your point...are you saying Martinez didn't like his Boss? (he is a Senator, he works for the people of Florida; that he didn't like his constituents( the same people as his Boss), didn't like his co-workers (he and Sen Nelson seem to get along fine--)I'm confused by your post.

 

[Bob]

Martinez sent me a ridiculous form letter in response to concerns I addressed with him. Let him quit!

same experience as you. went to hs here in orlando. he's a load, the perfect example of the peter principle. perhaps he should email palin.

 

[Bob]

The mister's speculation is that Martinez has some sort of back room offer to be president of Florida Atlantic University since Frank Brogan just took the job as chancellor of Florida higher ed.

brogan married his best friend's wife...minion of jebby....total hack

 

[scooterbug44]

So it's okay to not do something you have SWORN AN OATH to do because people are mean to you or don't agree with you 100%?

Or it's okay to walk away from a job that you have promised to do for a certain finite amount of time because it isn't what you expected?

Not in my world.

 

[Andy A]

Andy, I don't understand your point...are you saying Martinez didn't like his Boss? (he is a Senator, he works for the people of Florida; that he didn't like his constituents( the same people as his Boss), didn't like his co-workers (he and Sen Nelson seem to get along fine--)I'm confused by your post.

You are confused because you are trying to make something out of it that isn't there. I was creating a scenario about a job. Sen. Martinez quit his and for that he has been severely critized. Draw into it what you will, but it is obvious to me that you are more intent on attempting to make what I said look foolish. I asked a simple question. You turned it into a denigration of the Presidency, the Senate and his constituents. This was not my intent. I don't know if the tactics used in your posts are as transparent to others as they are to me but I hope so. If I am wrong, I'll apologize in advance but this is the perception with which you leave me.

 

[Here4Good]

So, I want to know if it's OK for any of our Florida National Guard members who are in Afganistan now to hitchhike to the nearest airport and grab a flight home.

I guess they have to give a month's notice, so that their commander can find a replacement. That's the rule, right?

 

[30ashopper]

Lack of resolve and no respect for the constiuents who elected you, may just be a rather republican trait. Don't forget the Father of modern conservative quitters: Richard Nixon. It's all about retaining that great retirement program.

The father of medern conservatism was Barry Goldwater.

 

[Linda]

So it's okay to not do something you have SWORN AN OATH to do because people are mean to you or don't agree with you 100%?

Or it's okay to walk away from a job that you have promised to do for a certain finite amount of time because it isn't what you expected?

Not in my world.

Senators do not swear an oath to not resign - they swear an oath to support the Constitution of the United States while they are in office.

"I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States."

Do people that get divorced deserve the same disdain because they have walked away from a promise?? Does Barack Obama deserve to be called a quitter because he walked away from his Senate Job. Did anybody call Colin Powell a quitter when he resigned?

I believe that this thread is more about bashing Republicans than being genuinely upset that Mel Martinez disappointed alot of people that voted for him. Carry on