Congress has lost its mind... - Page 8

TheMercenary · 08-06-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Queen of the Ryche

^Came here to say this.
Got sucked into the Redux/Merc banter. Wow.
From the few pages I read, I don't see a whole lot of political discussion - more of an argument about whose newspapers/websites/preiodicals are more right. I was hoping for "I agree with the WSJ/AARP/insert-article's-publisher-here because..." Not that I consider myself at all competent to defend my political bent as eloquently as I would like, but now I leave disenchanted.

Carry on.

Eh. Not all that important. I would be glad to discuss anything with you.

I am not really interested in political banter with Redux. He thinks he is correct. I think I am correct. It has never gone anywhere past that when you drill down to it.

Most of my posts of articles usually are of the "I found this an interesting read" nature. No one wants to comment on the articles, no biggy.

dar512 · 08-06-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

He thinks he is correct. I think I am correct. It has never gone anywhere past that when you drill down to it.

And that's 99% of the political forum.

TheMercenary · 08-06-2009, 01:28 PM

I don't think it always has to be that way. But what eva...

Shawnee123 · 08-06-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

I don't think it always has to be that way. But what eva...

This article refutes that statement:

www.italwayshastobethatway.com

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It does, indeed, always have to be that way.

TheMercenary · 08-06-2009, 01:45 PM

Ok, this is pretty typical of a way to stiffle discussion and demonize people you disagree with. Hey, didn't the Dems do that to the Repubs when they were in charge? hmmmmm... let me check on that.

Pelosi: Town Hall Protesters Are "Carrying Swastikas"

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/vid...swastikas.html

Shawnee123 · 08-06-2009, 01:58 PM

This article refutes that statement:

www.youareabrokenrecord.com

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You are a broken record.

TheMercenary · 08-06-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

Not to mention that the first line in his quote asked his question he asked it.

I think they should ride like everyone else.

TheMercenary · 08-06-2009, 03:01 PM

Queen of the Ryche · 08-06-2009, 03:49 PM

I'm cool with Merc posting articles he finds interesting. I'm cool with both parties having their own opinion of what's right. Guess I was expecting more debate over the issues at hand rather than over who's righter. No biggy.

And yes, let Congress hang from a net too. Or make them pay full fare on one of our failing airlines.

08-06-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Queen of the Ryche

And yes, let Congress hang from a net too. Or make them pay full fare on one of our failing airlines.

By the very nature of being in the Line of Presidential Succession, every Cabinet secretary and the top leaders of the House and Senate are afforded levels of security and protection beyond the norm.

The same applies for the Joint Chiefs and top military officials and members of Congress on official business when traveling abroad.

I have no problem with those folks having that level of security when conducting the nation's business.

Queen of the Ryche · 08-06-2009, 04:02 PM

Me neither, but did they have to spend $200 million on new jets? Was there something wrong with the existing ones? Or their bulletproof limos for more local trips?

Personally, if I saw a Congressman on a regular flight with his fair share of security, I would have much more respect for him. And how many whack jobs are aiming at Congressmen? And how are they going to get past security to whack them on a public flight? IMHO, I don't think it's about security, I feel it's about entitlement, which pisses me off.

TheMercenary · 08-06-2009, 04:02 PM

Can't get more secure than riding in the back of an Air Force C-130 (with nominal temperature control and requiring the use of ear plugs

).

08-06-2009, 04:04 PM

IMO, this is marginally more of an issue than bitching about the cost to taxpayers of the Obama's taking a weekend trip to NYC...but not by much.

In both cases, the Secret Service has alot to say about minimum security levels for such officials.

TheMercenary · 08-06-2009, 04:12 PM

Many Congress people ride to and from work each day and few have any security. The need for custom jets is not warranted. Esp in this time of spend, spend, spend. They need to take a back seat to their own needs.

08-06-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Many Congress people ride to and from work each day and few have any security. The need for custom jets is not warranted. Esp in this time of spend, spend, spend. They need to take a back seat to their own needs.

Members of Congress have no authorization to use these jets for commuting to and from work, but solely when acting on Congressional business, particularly when traveling abroad.

The exception is Pelosi, who is second in line to the presidency...scary, huh?

08-06-2009, 01:28 PM	#108
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I don't think it always has to be that way. But what eva... __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

08-06-2009, 01:45 PM	#110
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Ok, this is pretty typical of a way to stiffle discussion and demonize people you disagree with. Hey, didn't the Dems do that to the Repubs when they were in charge? hmmmmm... let me check on that. Pelosi: Town Hall Protesters Are "Carrying Swastikas" http://www.realclearpolitics.com/vid...swastikas.html __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

08-06-2009, 03:01 PM	#113
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	__________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

08-06-2009, 03:49 PM	#114
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	I'm cool with Merc posting articles he finds interesting. I'm cool with both parties having their own opinion of what's right. Guess I was expecting more debate over the issues at hand rather than over who's righter. No biggy. And yes, let Congress hang from a net too. Or make them pay full fare on one of our failing airlines. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

08-06-2009, 04:02 PM	#116
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Me neither, but did they have to spend $200 million on new jets? Was there something wrong with the existing ones? Or their bulletproof limos for more local trips? Personally, if I saw a Congressman on a regular flight with his fair share of security, I would have much more respect for him. And how many whack jobs are aiming at Congressmen? And how are they going to get past security to whack them on a public flight? IMHO, I don't think it's about security, I feel it's about entitlement, which pisses me off. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

08-06-2009, 04:02 PM	#117
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Can't get more secure than riding in the back of an Air Force C-130 (with nominal temperature control and requiring the use of ear plugs ). __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

08-06-2009, 04:04 PM	#118
Redux Guest Posts: n/a	IMO, this is marginally more of an issue than bitching about the cost to taxpayers of the Obama's taking a weekend trip to NYC...but not by much. In both cases, the Secret Service has alot to say about minimum security levels for such officials.

08-06-2009, 04:12 PM	#119
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Many Congress people ride to and from work each day and few have any security. The need for custom jets is not warranted. Esp in this time of spend, spend, spend. They need to take a back seat to their own needs. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

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