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WatchManUSA

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Rep. Conyers: I can’t read the health care bill - it's too long and complicated
« on: July 27, 2009, 05:07:19 PM »
During his speech at a National Press Club luncheon, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Democratic Congressman John Conyers (D-Mich.), questioned the point of lawmakers reading the health care bill.

http://www.mofopolitics.com/2009/07/27/video-rep-conyers-dude-i-cant-read-health-care-bill-its-like-a-bajillion-pages/

“I love these members, they get up and say, ‘Read the bill,’” said Conyers.  “What good is reading the bill if it’s a thousand pages and you don’t have two days and two lawyers to find out what it means after you read the bill?”

Of course he is not my Representative but it makes me wonder how many other Representatives and Senators share his opinion.

Mr. Conyers, if you or any other Representative or Senator are unwilling or unable to read and understand what laws you are passing perhaps the PEOPLE should fire your lazy ass!
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Re: Rep. Conyers: I can’t read the health care bill - it's too long and complicated
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2009, 05:22:19 PM »
Perhaps you should not   VOTE   for it unread.Wait for the translation/or movie.
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Re: Rep. Conyers: I can’t read the health care bill - it's too long and complicated
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2009, 05:43:49 PM »
Quote from: WatchManUSA on July 27, 2009, 05:07:19 PM
During his speech at a National Press Club luncheon, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Democratic Congressman John Conyers (D-Mich.), questioned the point of lawmakers reading the health care bill.

Mr. Conyers, if you or any other Representative or Senator are unwilling or unable to read and understand what laws you are passing perhaps the PEOPLE should fire your lazy ass!

Great post WatchMan. You hit the 10 ring again.

It is a disgusting reality that so many of our "Lawmakers" don't care enough or aren't smart enough to understand the legislation that they pass. Unforgivable!!! >:(
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Re: Rep. Conyers: I can’t read the health care bill - it's too long and complicated
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2009, 05:55:19 PM »
He doesn't want to read it because he can't see it anymore.  At 80, I think he's overstayed his welcome and like his drivers license, he should be tested annually to make sure he has all his faculties.

Come on Michigan, get rid of these guys!  That asshat has been there long enough!
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Re: Rep. Conyers: I can’t read the health care bill - it's too long and complicated
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 09:11:37 PM »
I'd love to get rid of him, but he's not in my voting district thank goodness.  He will be reelected as long as he is breathing.
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Re: Rep. Conyers: I can’t read the health care bill - it's too long and complicated
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Re: Rep. Conyers: I can’t read the health care bill - it's too long and complicated
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 10:14:42 PM »
Quote from: blackwolfe on July 27, 2009, 09:11:37 PM
I'd love to get rid of him, but he's not in my voting district thank goodness.  He will be reelected as long as he is breathing.

10 feet of rope and a 12 foot tree should solve that problem.
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Re: Rep. Conyers: I can’t read the health care bill - it's too long and complicated
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2009, 12:18:15 AM »
Quote from: tombogan03884 on July 27, 2009, 10:14:42 PM
10 feet of rope and a 12 foot tree should solve that problem.

Short drop and a sudden stop, eh?
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Re: Rep. Conyers: I can’t read the health care bill - it's too long and complicated
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2009, 10:12:39 AM »
The sad truth is that most of them do think this way.  Heck they are voting on bills that are not even finished yet and passing them.  Soon they will suggest a bill name and a brief description, pass it, and then write in what they want... :(

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Re: Rep. Conyers: I can’t read the health care bill - it's too long and complicated
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2009, 10:16:38 AM »
Quote from: Bidah on July 28, 2009, 10:12:39 AM
The sad truth is that most of them do think this way.  Heck they are voting on bills that are not even finished yet and passing them.  Soon they will suggest a bill name and a brief description, pass it, and then write in what they want... :(
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Re: Rep. Conyers: I can’t read the health care bill - it's too long and complicated
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2009, 10:17:41 AM »
Quote from: Bidah on July 28, 2009, 10:12:39 AM
The sad truth is that most of them do think this way.  Heck they are voting on bills that are not even finished yet and passing them.  Soon they will suggest a bill name and a brief description, pass it, and then write in what they want... :(

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