So now we know - with certainty - of what many of our elected, so-called representatives are made.

It is not a good thing, nor does it smell sweet.

In the wake of the tidal wave of corruption and bribery known simply as health care "reform," the true character of the political class can be seen in brilliant clarity: Was actual representation involved in the decision to vote for the measure in any form? Was anything beyond a calculus of political legacy ever considered? Was there any interest, whatsoever, in the impact of this bill after roughly November 2012?

Obviously, the answers to these questions are all verifiably "No."

How is it that we can accept a full remake of the most advanced heath care system in the world, which clearly will have extraordinary impacts upon a huge portion of our economy, based on the votes of a cabal of politicians - not actual representatives - that seek only short-term gains to their political fortunes and nothing of the long-term resiliency of a global economy in which we still - for now - have a leadership position?

How is it that we have entrusted our futures, in many cases, to smooth-talking lawyers, all with high-paid staffs (at our expense), obeying presidents and lobbyists, often taking outright bribes for compliance, who then have the audacity to exempt themselves from their own legislation, including in this situation, government controlled health care?

How is it that we allow the most basic elements of our nearly sacred Constitution to be walked upon - including one of the 10 amendments making up the Bill of Rights - by a president, a speaker of the House, and a senate majority leader, along with many members, all of whom are sworn to protect and defend that same Constitution?

Regardless of the reasons behind this situation, the solution of how to manage this travesty (some may call it approaching tyranny) is now completely clear, should we wish to preserve the liberties as clearly enumerated by our Constitution - which, by the way, is the document that brought us to be the most advanced, sharing, developed, and dynamic economy in the history of human civilization.

For our strength as a representative republic to continue, a house-cleaning of unprecedented proportions is absolutely required come November. Those that purport to represent us, but do not, have violated their oaths, and therefore must be removed from office.

It has been known for many years that those calling themselves liberals or more incorrectly "progressives" see the Constitution as a "living" document - which is to be bent to accommodate their desires for changes to our society, without consideration for the spirit or letter of the Constitution. It is their desire to ensure a return to the rule of men (no capital "M") so expressly feared by the authors of the Constitution, as opposed to the rule of law across the three branches of government, so eloquently defined by the Constitution.

But, change, per se, is not the goal. Change that benefits a select few - is - especially when it can be totally disguised as benefiting society overall. Ultimately, however, it seems only politicians and government bureaucracies enjoy all the benefits. Economist and author Thomas Sowell calls this, "The Vision of the Anointed" in a recent volume of that title. Substance and implications are not important; only the ideas and appearance of concern are. They look good. We pay the price.

We are the ones that must endure frequent belt-tightening and make even more offerings to the "common good," as defined by those claiming to represent us. We must make sacrifices, exposing our children to massive, unsustainable debt so politicians can say they were fighting for our "rights." Yet when true costs are known and management problems of perpetually expanding government become clear, fault lies entirely outside the realm of government, according to these same politicians. That equation just doesn't add.

Thinking over the health care debate of the last year, does any of this sound familiar?

It certainly should. But be further aware. Illegal immigration, "climate" taxation and financial industry reform are up next.

Keep this all clear come November.

Tom LaBarge of Kennesaw is general manager of Sage Real Estate Services in Marietta.