The "swamp" is not the Congress - the President has no way to drain it without "term limits" which only they can impose on themselves. I personally feel that "term limits" are the only way to get the country on good financial footing but I also feel it is only a dream to expect politicians to curb their own appetite for enriching themselves. This is a sad situation.
The "swamp" is the thousands of government workers toiling in the D.C. area in a myriad of federal agencies. Those fortunate enough to walk into one of these jobs, and make it through a one year probationary period, have passed through a one-way door.
In 1883, when Chester A. Arthur was President, the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed to protect government workers from politics. This replaced the spoils system which existed since the time of President Andrew Jackson. The point was, they didn't want people working for the government to fear being fired from their jobs every time a new administration takes office after an election. The workforce should not be changed at the whim of a new President. This is a good idea.
So, "What's the beef?" The problem is that the regulations and directives governing firing an employee after a one year probationary period are so restrictive and cumbersome that supervisors are loathe to attempt it for even the worst workers. Government employees who do not measure up to their job requirements just hang around. It's sometimes easier for the supervisor to try to hire an additional employee than to fire one. The government workforce has become bloated and just minimally productive - a swamp. This is a problem.
Now you see the conundrum. How do we improve the workforce and still protect against politically motivated hatchet jobs. Think about it and get back to me with your suggestions.
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