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The sad thing is, many Americans "are" that stupid. n/t OhioChick Feb 2013 #1
The ones that vote GOP MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #10
And apparently some that don't will blame Obama, the Senate and Democrats, too... freshwest Feb 2013 #13
And the media... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2013 #15
bingo... LiberalLovinLug Feb 2013 #24
"The sad thing is, many Americans "are" that stupid." Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #25
I'm believing more John2 Feb 2013 #32
To be honest...both! atreides1 Feb 2013 #2
Spending and tax bills must come from the House. It's his job! SharonAnn Feb 2013 #3
Nancy Pelosi schooled Boehner on that yesterday. AndyA Feb 2013 #4
But only President Obama takes vacation AllyCat Feb 2013 #22
Who says you have to be smart to be in the House? n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #5
She does... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #26
LMFAO n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #31
He thinks (and is probably right) that most Americans are stupid. Gorp Feb 2013 #6
Many house Republicans would lose their seat if they tried to fix any of the nation's problems. Kablooie Feb 2013 #7
This problem can be solved very easily meow2u3 Feb 2013 #8
I wonder why he doesn't do this .... oldhippie Feb 2013 #16
Boehner refused President Obama's request for a Special Session in 2011 AndyA Feb 2013 #21
Article II, Section 3 gives the President such power to order a special session of Congress meow2u3 Feb 2013 #23
Thanks! Seems like President Obama should convene the House of Representatives AndyA Feb 2013 #30
In any sane world, this wouldn't be tolerated. lark Feb 2013 #9
The American people bec Feb 2013 #11
Yep...I live in his district and you will often hear people say "I vote how John Boehner tells me sunwyn Feb 2013 #12
They've been uncloaked, games are all they have left, as they spiral and all...need more popcorn. Dryvinwhileblind Feb 2013 #14
Yep. Shaping up to be one of the worst congresses ever! geckosfeet Feb 2013 #17
John if we brought in the portable bar would it help? Historic NY Feb 2013 #18
Congress is little more than a sports arena now. Ian_rd Feb 2013 #19
And he apparently doesn't know that bills on financing the government must originate in the HOUSE! Skidmore Feb 2013 #20
Yes Rider3 Feb 2013 #27
It's because of songs about boobs, right? Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #28
The people he was talking to are that stupid Pakid Feb 2013 #29
I want to know mgardener Feb 2013 #33
I've always thought Congressional pay should be tied to economic conditions, AndyA Feb 2013 #34
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