Can we all say Awwww - Page 2

Jughead P. Jones · 12-06-2006, 01:35 PM

You know, maybe a "5-day work week" isn't such a bad thing...the more time these idiot politicians spend AWAY from their children, the lower the chance that the kids turn into idiots themselves.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-15-2006, 10:38 AM

I think it bares pointing out that the outgoing congress was in session for the fewest number of days in 50 years. Fewer than the 1948 "Do Nothing Congress". They failed to perform their single most important job, agreeing on appropriations. Other than defense and homeland security, all appropriations bills are in a state of limbo, with emergency non-committal versions being continuously renewed, leaving mandated programs underfunded, and preventing any sort of transparency or oversight into federal spending.

So while there may be valid arguments against mandating a full 5 day work week, clearly something needs to be done to get these people to actually show up and perform their job.

Tramspotter · 12-31-2006, 11:14 AM

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I think it bares pointing out that the outgoing congress was in session for the fewest number of days in 50 years. Fewer than the 1948 "Do Nothing Congress". They failed to perform their single most important job, agreeing on appropriations. Other than defense and homeland security, all appropriations bills are in a state of limbo, with emergency non-committal versions being continuously renewed, leaving mandated programs underfunded, and preventing any sort of transparency or oversight into federal spending.

So while there may be valid arguments against mandating a full 5 day work week, clearly something needs to be done to get these people to actually show up and perform their job.

I think you are falling for a failed premise that many progresive/socialists do in seeing government Service as a Job.

When your spending money influence and the power of duress like a drunken sailor perhaps some time passed out in a figurative alley will do the country good.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-31-2006, 12:23 PM

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I think you are falling for a failed premise that many progresive/socialists do in seeing government Service as a Job.

If putting some dismissive political label that lets you put me in a box makes you feel good have fun. But the fact remains that this congress failed to perform their most basic Constitutional function (create a working budget). That should not be acceptable to anyone of any political ilk.

Motorboat Cruiser · 12-31-2006, 01:01 PM

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When your spending money influence and the power of duress like a drunken sailor perhaps some time passed out in a figurative alley will do the country good.

Is it socialist to use commas?

JWBear · 12-31-2006, 01:50 PM

I work for the government. Trust me, it's a job. Try working just one day at mine. You won't be so dismissive of the hard work we do.

Alex · 12-31-2006, 02:22 PM

I used to work for the government. It was barely a job and nobody worked very hard.

I think that by "government service" Tramspotter is referring to elected office, but I had to read his post four times to figure out where the puncuation needed to go for the sentences to make sense so I could be wrong.

Tramspotter · 01-02-2007, 12:36 PM

Yes Alex did parse my meaning on the button. Sorry for the confusion. I was refering to Govenment service=elected office holders.

Civil service is a different bag... though, in light of all the thought police harshing, quivering lip whining, and general bul****/negative mojo let me requalify my relitively benign statment instead say I recomend a general pounding of sand.

And GD: Pot, Kettle, Black.

Is that enough commas for you, MBC? (and while not outright socialist commas are usally pinko IMO)

Ghoulish Delight · 01-02-2007, 12:43 PM

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And GD: Pot, Kettle, Black.

Umm, no idea what you're referring to, but whatever. You still haven't said anything to dissuade me from my position that this session of Congress was a abject failure.

Motorboat Cruiser · 01-02-2007, 01:20 PM

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Is that enough commas for you, MBC? (and while not outright socialist commas are usally pinko IMO)

Well, there should have been one between "socialist" and "commas" in the above link but whose counting.

12-06-2006, 01:35 PM	#1
Jughead P. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brockville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 404	You know, maybe a "5-day work week" isn't such a bad thing...the more time these idiot politicians spend AWAY from their children, the lower the chance that the kids turn into idiots themselves. __________________ "I shall call him Squishy, and he shall be mine, and he shall be my Squishy!"
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I think it bares pointing out that the outgoing congress was in session for the fewest number of days in 50 years. Fewer than the 1948 "Do Nothing Congress". They failed to perform their single most important job, agreeing on appropriations. Other than defense and homeland security, all appropriations bills are in a state of limbo, with emergency non-committal versions being continuously renewed, leaving mandated programs underfunded, and preventing any sort of transparency or oversight into federal spending. So while there may be valid arguments against mandating a full 5 day work week, clearly something needs to be done to get these people to actually show up and perform their job. __________________ '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	I work for the government. Trust me, it's a job. Try working just one day at mine. You won't be so dismissive of the hard work we do. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I used to work for the government. It was barely a job and nobody worked very hard. I think that by "government service" Tramspotter is referring to elected office, but I had to read his post four times to figure out where the puncuation needed to go for the sentences to make sense so I could be wrong.
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01-02-2007, 12:36 PM	#8
Tramspotter Show me on the bear. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 445	Yes Alex did parse my meaning on the button. Sorry for the confusion. I was refering to Govenment service=elected office holders. Civil service is a different bag... though, in light of all the thought police harshing, quivering lip whining, and general bul****/negative mojo let me requalify my relitively benign statment instead say I recomend a general pounding of sand. And GD: Pot, Kettle, Black. Is that enough commas for you, MBC? (and while not outright socialist commas are usally pinko IMO)
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