Political discussion thread

Slartibartfast wrote: I think even if their old as long as they have their mental faculties in tact, why not let them hang on as long as they can serve?  Granted I would have liked to see Strom Thurman go away a lot sooner than he did.  But given the number of old geezers in the senate, don't expect them to vote to change the rules anytime soon.

Nor do I see them changing it after they are gone. They like having those lifetime jobs that the rest of us can't seem to get.

Quote of the Day

"Whatever you think of Dick Cheney, 
   he's not ashamed of his record.
      -- Pat Buchanan,     Link

Edited by Slartibartfast - May 23 2009 at 03:07

crimhead wrote: Slartibartfast wrote: crimhead wrote: Slartibartfast wrote: I think even if their old as long as they have their mental faculties in tact, why not let them hang on as long as they can serve?  Granted I would have liked to see Strom Thurman go away a lot sooner than he did.  But given the number of old geezers in the senate, don't expect them to vote to change the rules anytime soon. Nor do I see them changing it after they are gone. They like having those lifetime jobs that the rest of us can't seem to get. Come on, considering out political leanings either one of us could be easily elected senator from our respective states.   Remember my state is the one that elected a dead guy over John Ashcroft.

I think it was the only sensible thing to do.  Speaking of Ashcroft, here's a Tom Tomorrow blast from the past:




Edited by Slartibartfast - May 23 2009 at 03:07

Edited by Slartibartfast - May 20 2009 at 08:30

Slartibartfast wrote:

crimhead wrote: So Sen. Robert Byrd D-WV, was hospitalized Friday due to a temperature spike from an infection. My question to you is....Is 91 years old too old for someone to be in politics? Or is it the fault of the electorate for not voting out or getting another option for someone who has been in Congress/.Senate for over 50 years?

Yea, in 2006 I could not believe Byrd was running again, his NINTH term!
But putting limits on this would spark the whole "can politicians have as many terms as they want debate"
We limit the President, why not Senate/House etc?

And its not fair to blame the electorate. I mean Byrd is so popular he often runs un opposed, or PRACTICALLY unopposed. This was the case in 2006... So, the people can't really vote him out/look at other options if there are none.

JJLehto wrote: crimhead wrote: So Sen. Robert Byrd D-WV, was hospitalized Friday due to a temperature spike from an infection. My question to you is....Is 91 years old too old for someone to be in politics? Or is it the fault of the electorate for not voting out or getting another option for someone who has been in Congress/.Senate for over 50 years? Yea, in 2006 I could not believe Byrd was running again, his NINTH term! But putting limits on this would spark the whole "can politicians have as many terms as they want debate" We limit the President, why not Senate/House etc? And its not fair to blame the electorate. I mean Byrd is so popular he often runs un opposed, or PRACTICALLY unopposed. This was the case in 2006... So, the people can't really vote him out/look at other options if there are none.

What ever happen to the 'none of the above' option?

Only if life could be as easy as "Brewster's Millions".

Slartibartfast wrote:

Deathrabbit wrote: I took the Obama commie to be a satire; I thought it was hilarious.

Pondering if satire is any good if it doesn't offend someone.





Edited by Slartibartfast - May 23 2009 at 03:07

crimhead wrote: Did anyone else catch Glenn Beck getting the crap beat out of him on "The View"?

Yeah, then the next day he went on the air demanding an apology, what a wuss.

Still a bit of a mystery why Hasseltwit didn't leap to his defense.

and now for something completely different:

Edited by Slartibartfast - May 23 2009 at 03:18