Gallup: Military inspires confidence; Congress not so much

Gallup took a poll of Americans asking how much confidence they have in 15 national institutions.

Americans continue to express greater confidence in the military than in 15 other national institutions, with 78% saying they have a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in it. In addition to the military, a majority of Americans express high esteem for small business and the police. Congress ranks last among these institutions, behind big business and health maintenance organizations.

Gee, I don’t know why…except that maybe the military does what they say they’ll do and Congress can’t keep their promises. Congress might want to keep that in mind when they’re looking to cut benefits and hike health care costs for military members…they may be joining the ranks of the unemployed next year.

Category: Congress sucks, Military issues