The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 602

BarTopDancer · 06-28-2010, 04:34 PM

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My god, tone-deaf doesn't even begin to describe the colossal failure of BP's continued blithering stupidity. There was the internal newsletter talking about how great it is that the cleanup effort is helping the hotel industry! Now this (warning, video has some graphic-ish images of animals + oil, but the link itself is safe)

BP is pissing me off. And with hurricane season it's going to get worse before it gets better. They have to remove the cap and stop drilling every time they have to evacuate for a storm.

I think Hayward should have to stay on the rig and make sure the cap stays on (I know that's not even remotely possible for many reasons but that's how pissed off I am).

Alex · 06-28-2010, 04:59 PM

Congratulations to Inouye for achieving the position but frankly him still being in office is just as insane as it was for Byrd to still be in office (and Akaka too, the combined age of Hawaii's two senators is 170; but at least Akaka's only been in the Senate for 20 years compared to Inouye's 43).

JWBear · 06-28-2010, 05:19 PM

From Wikipedia:

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As of June 28, 2010, 4 senators are in their 80s, 22 are in their 70s, 34 are in their 60s, 31 are in their 50s, and 8 are in their 40s, and one seat is vacant.

The median age of currently serving Senators is 63 years, & 169 days.

Alex · 06-28-2010, 05:24 PM

It's only partially their age that bothers me (though it does to a degree) but more the tenure of people like Thurmond, Byrd, Kennedy and Inouye*.

We like our democracy and then don't use it. And then grin like idiots about how darling it is while they cling to the seat for months or years past their ability to actually contribute or lead. Just to be clear the insanity I talk about is that of the voters (I'm not an advocate of term limits).

* Or John Dingell who was held his Michigan seat for almost 55 years (facing reelection every two years) after inheriting it from his dad who held it for more than 20.

Alex · 06-28-2010, 05:30 PM

Though if you're interested in average age in the Senate here's a chart I made a while back showing how it's changed over time. It's been pretty much a straight upward line since the 1980 election.

And in the House the average age is now also approaching 60 and is higher than the Senate's average age for most of the 20th century.

age_chart.JPG

sleepyjeff · 06-29-2010, 11:05 AM

Is my home town the center of The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy?

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washing...legation_N.htm

FWIW, Monica Lewinsky lived here immediately before she got a job in DC

JWBear · 06-30-2010, 02:11 PM

Teaparty Jesus

Betty · 06-30-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Teaparty Jesus

Wow! Their motto is "The words of Christians in the mouth of Christ." Interesting find. Some better than others for sure but I really like the concept.

edited to add: when you click on the picture, you read who said it. Unbelieveable.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-01-2010, 03:22 PM

Tee and hee. Particularly apropos having just driven past a looney camped in front of the post office across from work with "Impeach Obama" signs and poster-sized photos of Obama with a Hitler mustache drawn on.

JWBear · 07-01-2010, 04:48 PM

The funny thing is that I read the whole thing before I realized it was on The Onion. It may be parody, but it's frighteningly believable.

06-28-2010, 04:59 PM	#6012
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Congratulations to Inouye for achieving the position but frankly him still being in office is just as insane as it was for Byrd to still be in office (and Akaka too, the combined age of Hawaii's two senators is 170; but at least Akaka's only been in the Senate for 20 years compared to Inouye's 43).
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06-28-2010, 05:24 PM	#6014
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	It's only partially their age that bothers me (though it does to a degree) but more the tenure of people like Thurmond, Byrd, Kennedy and Inouye. We like our democracy and then don't use it. And then grin like idiots about how darling it is while they cling to the seat for months or years past their ability to actually contribute or lead. Just to be clear the insanity I talk about is that of the voters (I'm not an advocate of term limits). Or John Dingell who was held his Michigan seat for almost 55 years (facing reelection every two years) after inheriting it from his dad who held it for more than 20. Last edited by Alex : 06-28-2010 at 05:38 PM.
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06-28-2010, 05:30 PM	#6015
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Though if you're interested in average age in the Senate here's a chart I made a while back showing how it's changed over time. It's been pretty much a straight upward line since the 1980 election. And in the House the average age is now also approaching 60 and is higher than the Senate's average age for most of the 20th century. age_chart.JPG
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sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	Is my home town the center of The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy? http://www.usatoday.com/news/washing...legation_N.htm FWIW, Monica Lewinsky lived here immediately before she got a job in DC __________________ River Guardian-less
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Teaparty Jesus __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Tee and hee. Particularly apropos having just driven past a looney camped in front of the post office across from work with "Impeach Obama" signs and poster-sized photos of Obama with a Hitler mustache drawn on. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	The funny thing is that I read the whole thing before I realized it was on The Onion. It may be parody, but it's frighteningly believable. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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