Those who have been present at any deliberative assemblies of men will have observed how erroneous their opinions often are; and in fact, unless they are directed by superior men, they are apt to be contrary to all reason. But as superior men in corrupt republics (especially in periods of peace and quiet), are generally hated, either from jealousy or the ambition of others, it follows that the preference is given to what common error approves, or to what is suggested by men who are more desirous of pleasing the masses than of promoting the general good. - Niccoló Machiavelli

The political cowards in DC are too busy counting profits from their insider trades and legislating unconstitutional loopholes to protect only themselves from criminal acts. Since no ethics remain, if any ever existed, among these pathetic human beings, they waste no time worrying about ethical consequences. Charley “the tax cheat” Rangel became the symbol of harsh disciplinary measures awaiting these jerks if they feloniously misbehave.

Accounting for a sovereign nation is a joke. There are 535 nitwits with absolutely no clue what is going on, and care not unless their pay check is 30 minutes late. Obama is lucky if he can keep track of which of the 18 holes he didn’t quadruple bogey.

The macro economic model now has government contributing approximately 28% of GDP. This is patently absurd, because virtually all its programs and departments are unconstitutional. The crybabies scream about the economic collapse that will occur with a cut in government spending. It has obviously never occurred to these wizards that the taxpayers will spend equally as much if their tax burden is reduced. It just might not create the lucrative windfalls for the politicians’ criminal friends.

Political correctness is the crutch for these feeble windbags.

PC = Political Cowardice. Now, that’s our problem.

http://www.justfacts.com/nationaldebt.asp Anyone who still has an appetite for giving a pass to politicians who have systematically stolen virtually all assets from he American people and saddled us with massive, unpayable debts should check out this website. No one in Congress comes to the floor yelling about unfunded future liabilities that will inevitably send us into the depths of poverty and social unrest. But, hey, let’s take a few hours to sing praises to NY Giants and NE Patriots….or vote on $63,000 to get a portrait of the great Charley Rangel to hang in the House. Un..FN..believable.

A Polish Joke.

How many Pols does it take to screw-an environmentally friendly fluorescent light bulb? 537...

@enema: I don't think they can take time off from screwing the citizenry. I can hardly stand up straight anymore, I've been bent over so many times. This heralds the beginning of the Dark Ages...which follows the Darkie Ages that commenced in Jan, 2009.

The Senate hasn't made a budget in over 1,000 days. That in itself is unlawful and an impeachable offense.

Of course Harry Reid would rather not have a budget as evidenced by congressional spending of over 9 TRILLION dollars since Apr. 29, 2009.

This is crimminal and the so-called tea party patriots in the House are now complicit with their silence.