Month: July 2009 (Page 2 of 2)

Congress Sucks, Except For My Representative

July 9, 2009 / Scott / 0 Comments

That’s usually why the same clowns keep getting sent back to Congress.

But in this case it’s true–it really isn’t my representative who is the problem. Congratulations to Jimmy Duncan for getting a perfect score on Freedom Index.

The average House score for this index is a dismal 38 percent and the average Senate score is an even worse 35 percent. Three representatives earned perfect scores: John Duncan (R-Tenn.), Jeff Flake (R.-Ariz.), and Ron Paul (R.-Texas).

My Senators need some work though.

Senator Bernie Sanders (Independent-Vt.), an avowed socialist, is the same score garnered by two GOP senators — Lamar Alexander (Tenn.) and George Voinovich (Ohio)

Hat Tip: Terry Frank

The Prison System Is The Same As Slavery?

July 9, 2009 / Scott / 0 Comments

I think the purpose of this video was to make me feel sympathy for prisoners at Riker’s Island. I came away with two thoughts I don’t think were intended…

What did these guys do to land them in prison?
Who the hell let them out?!?!

**Not for the office–adult language and descriptions of extreme violence**

Health Care Reform’s Effects on Lobbying Activity

July 6, 2009 / Scott / 0 Comments

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em and Then Say You Beat ‘Em

Any move toward greater government involvement in health-care is going to lead toward increased health-care lobbying of government.

Interesting.

If I didn’t know for a fact that every single member of Congress is there for no other reason than to do what is best for the long term strength of the country, I’d say the whole discussion of health care reform was nothing more than an attempt to shake down the health care industry.

But I know better than that.

Congress Sucks, Except For My Representative

The Prison System Is The Same As Slavery?

Health Care Reform’s Effects on Lobbying Activity

Gettin’ After It!