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In reply to the discussion: Obama and Biden Disappoint, and Blitzer is an Idiot [View all]Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)25. If they're all that sincere and intense about their "service" why do we need to pay them?
And, why do they vote themselves pay raises for doing something they're so sincere and intense about? But, you may be right. I'm sure there are prostitutes who are sincere and intense about their work too.
"History has tried to teach us that we can't have good government under politicians. Now, to go and stick one at the very head of government couldnt be wise." Mark Twain
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and maybe SAHMs, like myself, thought obama and biden handled it well, and would have been bothered
seabeyond
Apr 2012
#3
They would never think to respond that way, because they're all swimming in wealth.
Marr
Apr 2012
#7
You are spot on, Mike. I didn't see this, but I know that tone of voice you mention....
Honeycombe8
Apr 2012
#8
You expect professional politicians to defend someone who dares to point out the obvious?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Apr 2012
#9
If they're all that sincere and intense about their "service" why do we need to pay them?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Apr 2012
#25
I just don't care enough about Hillary "former RIAA CEO and BP consultant" Rosen
aikoaiko
Apr 2012
#15
You mean Americans Elect Hilary Rosen? Seeing the phony outrage by the "activists"....
Tarheel_Dem
Apr 2012
#19