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Congress

03.23.07

I believe I’d like that kettle in black. Congress, Iraq War, politics | (0)
Today Bush responded to the passing of a House bill that outlined a timeline for withdraw of troops from Iraq with this: "The purpose of the emergency war spending bill I requested was to provide our troops with vital funding. Instead, Democrats in the House, in an act of political theater, voted to substitute their judgment for that of our military commanders on the ground in Iraq."Is that so? Then what would you call this?Then of course there is also this little gem (mind you this was made while there was a war going on and kids were dying ...
10.23.06

Building the Dream Team. Congress, politics | (0)
Fantasy Congress: Where People Play PoliticsThough still in its infancy, having only been launched three weeks ago, FantasyCongress.com looks to be for armchair pundits what the fantasy sports leagues have been for the sports aficionados. I for one am looking forward to it, though I wonder how well this will play out when people are choosing members of congress merely to win, and not by how much they believe in a Congressman's stance on the issues.Right now scoring is simply based on whether or not a chosen Senator or representative submits legislation and how far that legislation makes it ...