Newly Retired US Senator calls Congress 'dysfunctional'

Aklyon · 02-16-2010, 07:38 PM

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In an interview on MSNBC this morning, newly retiring Sen. Evan Bayh declared the American political system "dysfunctional," riddled with "brain-dead partisanship" and permanent campaigning. Flatly denying any possibility that he'd seek the presidency or any other higher office, Bayh argued that the American people needed to deliver a "shock" to Congress by voting incumbents out en masse and replacing them with people interested in reforming the process and governing for the good of the people, rather than deep-pocketed special-interest groups.

Well, that was unexpected. I thought Congress liked deep pockets.

Magus · 02-17-2010, 04:51 PM

It's just the pot calling the kettle black as usual with Congress. Evan Bayh is undoubtedly just as crooked as the rest of them, he just wants to assert that his leavings don't stink. The blue dog Democrats might as well just be Republicans for all the help they give to the party and it basically being their reason that the Democratic majority can't get anything done, because they refuse to go along with the rest of the Democrats.

In any case, I'm sure we'll see his new bestseller, "Saying Bayh: How One Democratic Senator Changed the World by Quitting" out soon.

Professor Smarmiarty · 02-17-2010, 05:16 PM

Leading scientists declare sky blue.
Claims are politically motivated and cynical say sceptics.

Premmy · 02-19-2010, 08:23 PM

Does the sky's supposed blueness have a connection to the blueness of water? and can it KILL YOUR CHILDREN!? TONIGHT AT ELEVEN!

Mirai Gen · 02-20-2010, 03:13 AM

As has been said, this really isn't much more than "They're so evil, really, not at all like me." *money fan*

*eats steak*

*chomp cigar*

Amake · 02-20-2010, 03:45 AM

I figure it's good that someone is stating, with authority, that they are immoral, incompetent and corrupt. Even if he's hypocritical about it, at least it draws attention to the fact.

Premmy · 02-20-2010, 03:50 AM

You're implying that everyone did'nt already know these things.

Mirai Gen · 02-20-2010, 03:56 AM

Yeah it's one thing when an insurance company CEO talks about how awful and heartless the company is, because it means he's got a lot more know-how that goes above and beyond the fact that people were denied coverage. He can also give out specific examples and speak as a witness that it was all done in the interest of money and not out of some kind of special exception, ETC. We all know how they operate but it's another to have an eyewitness able to testify about it.

Some guy telling us that US Congress never gets anything done is a little more 'well, duh.'

I will admit that more people need to be told this from authority, though! So it isn't a bad thing. Just a little funny.

Premmy · 02-20-2010, 03:59 AM

Insurance companies ARE the government now

Mirai Gen · 02-20-2010, 04:02 AM

Companies in general, really. But that's not here or there.

02-17-2010, 04:51 PM	#2
Magus Archer and Armstrong vs. the World Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,164	It's just the pot calling the kettle black as usual with Congress. Evan Bayh is undoubtedly just as crooked as the rest of them, he just wants to assert that his leavings don't stink. The blue dog Democrats might as well just be Republicans for all the help they give to the party and it basically being their reason that the Democratic majority can't get anything done, because they refuse to go along with the rest of the Democrats. In any case, I'm sure we'll see his new bestseller, "Saying Bayh: How One Democratic Senator Changed the World by Quitting" out soon. __________________ The Valiant Review

02-19-2010, 08:23 PM	#4
Premmy Stop the hate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a nice web on fifty first street Posts: 4,466	Does the sky's supposed blueness have a connection to the blueness of water? and can it KILL YOUR CHILDREN!? TONIGHT AT ELEVEN! __________________ Drank

02-20-2010, 03:13 AM	#5
Mirai Gen We are Geth. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,032	As has been said, this really isn't much more than "They're so evil, really, not at all like me." money fan eats steak chomp cigar __________________ Last edited by Mirai Gen; 02-20-2010 at 03:50 AM.

02-20-2010, 03:45 AM	#6
Amake Keeper of the new Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: A place without judgment Posts: 4,506	I figure it's good that someone is stating, with authority, that they are immoral, incompetent and corrupt. Even if he's hypocritical about it, at least it draws attention to the fact. __________________ Hope insistent, trust implicit, love inherent, life immersed

02-20-2010, 03:50 AM	#7
Premmy Stop the hate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a nice web on fifty first street Posts: 4,466	You're implying that everyone did'nt already know these things. __________________ Drank

02-17-2010, 05:16 PM	#3
Professor Smarmiarty Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: K-space Posts: 9,758	Leading scientists declare sky blue. Claims are politically motivated and cynical say sceptics.

02-20-2010, 03:56 AM	#8
Mirai Gen We are Geth. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,032	Yeah it's one thing when an insurance company CEO talks about how awful and heartless the company is, because it means he's got a lot more know-how that goes above and beyond the fact that people were denied coverage. He can also give out specific examples and speak as a witness that it was all done in the interest of money and not out of some kind of special exception, ETC. We all know how they operate but it's another to have an eyewitness able to testify about it. Some guy telling us that US Congress never gets anything done is a little more 'well, duh.' I will admit that more people need to be told this from authority, though! So it isn't a bad thing. Just a little funny. __________________

02-20-2010, 03:59 AM	#9
Premmy Stop the hate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a nice web on fifty first street Posts: 4,466	Insurance companies ARE the government now __________________ Drank

02-20-2010, 04:02 AM	#10
Mirai Gen We are Geth. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,032	Companies in general, really. But that's not here or there. __________________