Goes to the the vermin in Washington who voted to abandon ship. Congressional Democrats headed home hoping to boost their poll numbers and stem the Republican tide, but their odds aren't good. The unfinished business they left won't help, either.The House vote to adjourn was 210-209, a cynically calculated margin that gave House Speaker Nancy Pelosi(D-CA) the deciding vote.
Their cowardly retreat, and arrogant attitude toward the public won't help their popularity ratings or garner many votes. Giving one of the most important issues facing this dead economy short shrift just before elections however, tips their hand, they almost assuredly intend to increase taxes if they get re-elected and return to Washington. Just goes to show that you can't shame or embarrass a democrat.
And while congress didn't have time to consider major issues like taxes, they managed to find time for Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report," to "testify" last week before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. His so-called testimony was nothing more than a string of boring one-liners that were inappropriate, and made a mockery of the whole issue, considering the venue and the subject.
The Repulicans were not amused, even several Democrats were critical of Colbert's appearance. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said, "I think his testimony was not appropriate. However as you might expect Nancy Pelosi was full if gushing praise, "Of course I think it's appropriate," she said. "He's an American, right ? He comes before the committee, has a point of view, he can bring attention to an important issue like immigration. I think it's great." The lousy comedian and his pitiful performance definately fits in with the Democrat caucus.
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