[yoe]

I believe this is exactly what Sarah Palin is talking about. Steny Hoyer is a prime example of the Washington Cess Pool that thrives in other people's money, makes law on ill conceived ideas and then laughs at what they define as the "stupidity" of the voting public.

THROW THE BUMS OUT IN 2012!

[IbJensen]

Long past time to shut down the central goobermint!

[Wolfie]

They didn’t read the Patriot Act either. Let’s face it, we’re screwed.

[Pikachu_Dad]

CAN WE OBTAIN AN INJUNCTION IN FEDERAL COURT AGAINST CONGRESS REQUIRING THAT THEY GIVE US (THE PUBLIC) AMPLE NOTICE TO READ THE BILL?

[TSgt]

Treason

Main Entry: trea·son
Pronunciation: \ˈtrē-zən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English tresoun, from Anglo-French traisun, from Latin tradition-, traditio act of handing over, from tradere to hand over, betray — more at traitor Date: 13th century

1.) a crime that undermines the offender's government
2.) disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior
3.) treachery: an act of deliberate betrayal

[TexasCajun]

Whoever is running the RNC should find this video and make and an ad asap!

[rlmorel]

Stunning.

[spectre]

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said Tuesday that the health-care reform bill now pending in Congress would garner very few votes if lawmakers actually had to read the entire bill before voting on it.

We're in big trouble, people.

sw

[clintonh8r]

There was a (better) time when people like this were dealt with in a quick, decisive and conclusive way.

Just sayin'.....

[Danae]

Chuck em all out. NOW.

[a fool in paradise]

And these are the people who CLAIM that they were MISLED by Boosh into voting to go to war against Iraq.

THROW THE BUMBS OUT. ALL OF THEM.

[TribalPrincess2U]

These are the leaders of this country?

What a sickening laugh.

They are no more capable then a monkey of defending this country
like they should.

[Bokababe]

As someone pointed out on this issue -- most of these members of Congress are lawyers. They understand very clearly what "a breach of fiduciary responsibility" means.

[wiggen]

umm..the tossing starts in 2010

[thesearethetimes...]

I hope in 2010 that WE have the last laugh on these arrogant looters.

Tatt

[keats5]

Here’s my response from my Senator Sherrod Brown, after I asked for his support of a bill allowing reasonable time for Senators to read a bill before the vote. Note, I did not indicate support for any act requiring the bills be read aloud. That’s his own take. I just asked for adequate time- a few days to a week.

“Thank you for expressing your support for the “Read the Bills Act,” an initiative of the group Downsize DC.

The sentiment behind this proposal – that elected representatives should understand what they are voting on – is a commendable one. The dangers of rushed debate have been amply illustrated in the past.

Unfortunately, this proposal would result in practically blocking any action by Congress at all. It requires that every bill, every amendment to every bill, and every law amended by every bill, be read aloud on the floor, before either chamber of Congress may vote. It also requires that, before voting, Members of Congress swear under penalty of perjury that they have sat through the entire recitation or previously completed the required reading. And it gives anyone the right to seek injunctive relief to prevent implementation of the resulting law, based on a claim that a single representative took a bathroom break during the marathon reading of an underlying provision of law.

I believe in developing legislation that would meaningfully and practically reform the House rules to give every representative an opportunity to look over pending legislation before casting a vote. I also believe that votes on major legislation should not be taken in the middle of the night, allowing the American people a practical opportunity to monitor the business being done in their name.

Thank you for sharing your views on congressional accountability.

Sincerely,

Sherrod Brown
United States Senator”

[TheThinker]

Back door tyranny

[Datahead]

When do we stop talking and get physical?

[TMA62]

Tyranny:

1. arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority.
2. the government or rule of a tyrant or absolute ruler.
3. a state ruled by a tyrant or absolute ruler.
4. oppressive or unjustly severe government on the part of any ruler.
5. undue severity or harshness.
6. a tyrannical act or proceeding.

I think that definition 1 sums it up pretty well, Steny!
P.S.: Get a man’s name.

[April Lexington]

Ok, so the Leftist staffers draft the bill exactly the way the Leftist International wants it drafted and then these Fourth of July parade marching, baby kissing idiots vote for it based upon how it is reported to them by CNN? Oh, I get it!

[theDentist]

As I recall, a few weeks ago the House Dems brought in a speed-reader to read one of these monstrosities if the Republicans so demanded. So the Republican leadership folded like the cheap suit they are. Make them read these ******* things.... but no: they’ve no testicular fortitude (as Gene Burns used to say).