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After all, they are an integral part of the reason for our economic problems. Why don't they reconvene and start working on solutions to our debt problem? We just suffered an historic downgrading of our credit, the markets are skittish and investors are running scared, and our elected officials think they deserve a vacation? I'm surprised they don't have a negative approval rating at this point.
Our economy has been tanking for some time now, but yet Bambi and Meechelle jet around on trips like there is nothing else to do. More than congress, Bambi needs to forget about the campaign trips, keep his little butt in DC and actually LEAD / WORK. Two things he obviously knows nothing about.
I agree that they can't further screw things up when not in session, but they have to have some sort of agreement on a debt solution come November or massive defense and medicare cuts will be enacted. The clock is ticking and I personally think that our country's fiscal solvency takes precedence over campaigning. JMO
After all, they are an integral part of the reason for our economic problems. Why don't they reconvene and start working on solutions to our debt problem? We just suffered an historic downgrading of our credit, the markets are skittish and investors are running scared, and our elected officials think they deserve a vacation? I'm surprised they don't have a negative approval rating at this point.
Hmm how about why don't they forego their paid vactions or better yet how about threatening to not pay their paychecks and SS checks.
What good would a negative anything on them do? They never never never get their salaries attacked. I had not heard about their taking vacations and if it's true thank you for sharing this information.
Last edited by Lolipopbubbles; 08-10-2011 at 04:31 PM..
Actually, many of the Congressmen aren't on vacation at all. Congress calls recesses in large part because the Congressmen have to attend to matters in their home states, meeting with their constituents, meeting with state leaders, attending town meetings and so on. It is also important to note that since Congressmen only have two-year terms, they also have to attend to campaign matters.
You forgot meeting with their big donors and lobbyists and getting the scoop on how they should proceed.
Actually, many of the Congressmen aren't on vacation at all. Congress calls recesses in large part because the Congressmen have to attend to matters in their home states, meeting with their constituents, meeting with state leaders, attending town meetings and so on. It is also important to note that since Congressmen only have two-year terms, they also have to attend to campaign matters.
I think its more like they need to run back to their corporate and special interest big money donors to get their marching orders for the next session.
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