Political malaise

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by The Tower

It's not shocking- it's just despicable.

Hey, M.I.A. Mary!! Where the fukc have you been???


AND about a week after cutting those social programs to "curb spending" they extended tax cuts (benifitted the wealthiest Americans) that totalled MORE than the social cuts, putting the budget even more in the hole. Rob from the poor, give to the rich.

The old reverse Robin Hood effect

[dissention]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

It's allright. BTW have you heard about this whole Randy "Duke" Cunningham defense thing?

Most definitely. He's a disgusting bastard. Personally, I was a bit surprised at just how much power he wielded as a simple representative.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by dissention

Most definitely. He's a disgusting bastard. Personally, I was a bit surprised at just how much power he wielded as a simple representative.

I mean, Rolls Royces.? This one might be the biggest pig of them all I think.

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by dissention

Personally, I was a bit surprised at just how much power he wielded as a simple representative.

He was on key committees: appropriations and intelligence, which makes his power so much more elevated.