As far as Congress is concerned there is no error of its ways. However, unlike King Midas, Congress does not and never will see the error of its ways. But instead of wealth Congress has an unquenchable desire for power. This power wasn’t granted to Congress by a god - Congress granted it to itself because our Congressmen and Senators think they are gods and can usurp any powers they want.Īnd like King Midas, Congress has an unquenchable desire. “The Congress Touch” is similar to “The Midas Touch,” but instead of turning into gold, everything that Congress touches turns to crap. (Okay, I’ve mixed a bit of fairytale with mythology, but I’m sure the Brothers Grimm won’t mind). Dionysius consented, and King Midas and his now un-gilded daughter lived happily ever after. Having realized the error of his ways, King Midas begged Dionysius to remove this curse from him and let things be as they were. However, when he sat down to enjoy a great feast in celebration of his new power, his food and wine were turned into gold when he tried to eat, as was his daughter when he hugged her to try to console her. ![]() He was delighted with his new power and rejoiced when everything he touched did indeed turn into gold. King Midas, who had an unquenchable desire for wealth, was granted one wish by the god Dionysius and he wished that everything he touched would turn into gold. Some of you may remember the legend of King Midas and The Midas Touch from Greek mythology. ![]() ![]() It’s because of what I call “The Congress Touch. Have you ever wondered why everything Congress does turns out bad? Why every new piece of legislation Congress passes is garbage? Why every attempt by Congress to fix a problem only makes the problem worse or creates new problems?
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