About that 14 percent approval

Let's see now.

Public Policy Polling has found that root canals are more popular than Congress. So, are we supposed to be surprised?

A Gallup poll provides some details:

Congress gets approval from 14 percent of voters. 81 percent disapprove.

Six percent of Republicans approve of Congress, 15 percent of Democrats.

Last year's average approval rating was 15 percent -- the lowest since Gallup began keeping track in 1975.

Oh yeah, rank-and-file members (both House and Senate) are paid $174,000 a year. Teary-eyed House Speaker Boehner gets $223,500 a year.

Meanwhile, back in the dentist's chair for the root canal, it's not so bad.