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Meet The Congressman Who Assumed Two Senior U.S. Officials Were Foreigners | ThinkProgress

What a tard. Seriously, how tired are you of seeing idiots like this in positions of power. How do people like this get elected?! This is not about whether or not you agree with their positions on various issues or whether or not you deem them ridiculous, this is about being so clueless (not to mention smug and arrogant. That smirk made me want to punch this guy in the head) that you say something this patently stupid.
 
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He "punked" himself. lol


That was very funny. It's too bad the woman didn't let him in on the joke so we could see that stupid smirk wiped off his face.
 
opendebate said:
Meet The Congressman Who Assumed Two Senior U.S. Officials Were Foreigners | ThinkProgress

What a tard. Seriously, how tired are you of see idiots like this in positions of power. How do people like this get elected?! This is not about whether or not you agree with there positions on various issues or whether or not you deem them ridiculous, this is about being so clueless (not to mention smug and arrogant. That smirk made me want to punch this guy in the head) that you say something this patently stupid.
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They say the right-wing fear of outsiders is not a phobia, yet they show all the signs. Such as: seeing their fear everywhere.
 
opendebate said:
Meet The Congressman Who Assumed Two Senior U.S. Officials Were Foreigners | ThinkProgress

What a tard. Seriously, how tired are you of seeing idiots like this in positions of power. How do people like this get elected?! This is not about whether or not you agree with there positions on various issues or whether or not you deem them ridiculous, this is about being so clueless (not to mention smug and arrogant. That smirk made me want to punch this guy in the head) that you say something this patently stupid.
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the sad thing is that he was recently elected in a special election to replace a congressman caught using cocaine.
 
opendebate said:
Meet The Congressman Who Assumed Two Senior U.S. Officials Were Foreigners | ThinkProgress

What a tard. Seriously, how tired are you of seeing idiots like this in positions of power. How do people like this get elected?! This is not about whether or not you agree with their positions on various issues or whether or not you deem them ridiculous, this is about being so clueless (not to mention smug and arrogant. That smirk made me want to punch this guy in the head) that you say something this patently stupid.
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Unfortunately, many politicians are actors, who don't really care about the issues as much as using them to get elected or for contributions.

Many of them are not even very sharp about what's really happening anymore, they're just arrogant, ego maniacs who want to be in the DC Club.
 
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the sad thing is that he was recently elected in a special election to replace a congressman caught using cocaine.
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Using cocaine does not necessarily make you an idiot. Getting caught might, but using in and of itself not necessarily. They may have been better off sticking with door number 1
 
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opendebate said:
Meet The Congressman Who Assumed Two Senior U.S. Officials Were Foreigners | ThinkProgress

What a tard. Seriously, how tired are you of seeing idiots like this in positions of power. How do people like this get elected?! This is not about whether or not you agree with their positions on various issues or whether or not you deem them ridiculous, this is about being so clueless (not to mention smug and arrogant. That smirk made me want to punch this guy in the head) that you say something this patently stupid.
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It was sure a goof, but dont you think you are overplaying it just a tad? Dood has been in congress for exactly one month and was at a meeting of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing on U.S.-India relations and the 2 people testifying were of Indian descent. It was a mistake, he owned it, and he apologized for it. How about that...he didnt blame it on someone else, didnt claim he was given bad intel, didnt blame it on a speech writer or flawed teleprompter operator. Just...damn...my bad. He made a conciliatory and respectful comment, and from that...you think we are screwed? Hell...I can t IMAGINE what your head does when certain other politicians get to rolling.
 
That was kind of funny.

I guess he'll pay a little better attention next time!:lol:
 
grip said:
Unfortunately, many politicians are actors, who don't really care about the issues as much as using them to get elected or for contributions.

Many of them are not even very sharp about what's really happening anymore, they're just arrogant, ego maniacs who want to be in the DC Club.
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another unfortunate by-product of our beauty over substance culture?
 
VanceMack said:
It was sure a goof, but dont you think you are overplaying it just a tad? Dood has been in congress for exactly one month and was at a meeting of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing on U.S.-India relations and the 2 people testifying were of Indian descent. It was a mistake, he owned it, and he apologized for it. How about that...he didnt blame it on someone else, didnt claim he was given bad intel, didnt blame it on a speech writer or flawed teleprompter operator. Just...damn...my bad. He made a conciliatory and respectful comment, and from that...you think we are screwed? Hell...I can t IMAGINE what your head does when certain other politicians get to rolling.
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I'm not going to let you turn this into a partisan street fight. Nice try though.
 
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I thought it started as a partisan street fight:confused:
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How so? I don't even know the party the guy is in and didn't mention his party in the OP?
 
opendebate said:
How so? I don't even know the party the guy is in and didn't mention his party in the OP?
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Well, I can see how that might be. After all, Think Progress does have a habit of posting unflattering stuff about Democrats....right?
 
Lutherf said:
Well, I can see how that might be. After all, Think Progress does have a habit of posting unflattering stuff about Democrats....right?
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The source is irrelevant. I searched and found the exact same story from multiple sources. You're allowed your cynicism, I get it. It just isn't due in this instance.
 
opendebate said:
I'm not going to let you turn this into a partisan street fight. Nice try though.
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SURE. THAT wasnt your intent at all. :lamo

So...do tell...what part of MY comment implied partisanship? You might want to check your own conscience.

And seriously...with all the complete and total braindead people in congress THAT little faux pas twisted your panties? THAT makes you think we are 'screwed'? Lord...I hope you never get exposed to the stunning commentary of some of the real congressional jagoffs.
 
VanceMack said:
SURE. THAT wasnt your intent at all. :lamo

So...do tell...what part of MY comment implied partisanship? You might want to check your own conscience.

And seriously...with all the complete and total braindead people in congress THAT little faux pas twisted your panties? THAT makes you think we are 'screwed'? Lord...I hope you never get exposed to the stunning commentary of some of the real congressional jagoffs.
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First of all, it's difficult (in fact almost impossible) to twist a thong. Secondly, there are a long list of faux pas that catch my eye while failing to twist my panties. This is just a little peek at a long list.
 
opendebate said:
another unfortunate by-product of our beauty over substance culture?
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Most of the people who run for office anymore aren't so naive as to think they'll really change anything or have a big impact. The system is so entrenched in spending, bad habits and bureaucracy that we're sort of stuck with it for now.
 
grip said:
Most of the people who run for office anymore aren't so naive as to think they'll really change anything or have a big impact. The system is so entrenched in spending, bad habits and bureaucracy that we're sort of stuck with it for now.
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i don't think giving up is the solution.
 
opendebate said:
First of all, it's difficult (in fact almost impossible) to twist a thong. Secondly, there are a long list of faux pas that catch my eye while failing to twist my panties. This is just a little peek at a long list.
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Yet...THAT comment has you that spun up? THAT comment has you thinking ZOMIGAWDWERESCREWWWWED!? Really?

Like I said...I think maybe you overplayed it. Just a bit? Maybe?
 
grip said:
Most of the people who run for office anymore aren't so naive as to think they'll really change anything or have a big impact. The system is so entrenched in spending, bad habits and bureaucracy that we're sort of stuck with it for now.
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Probably true. But I believe we can all play a role in things evolving to a better place.
 
VanceMack said:
Yet...THAT comment has you that spun up? THAT comment has you thinking ZOMIGAWDWERESCREWWWWED!? Really?

Like I said...I think maybe you overplayed it. Just a bit? Maybe?
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I think maybe you're the one over-reacting....alot. Go do a shot or whatever it is you do and take another look.
 
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