Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested members of Congress should get paid more, but a majority of Americans want the complete opposite

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Our city council members make the same complaints and like most political entities, rarely show up on a full time basis for their jobs. People were polled and a resounding number voted to stop giving them raises


You've probably heard the stories. Representative Smith only showed up for 43% of the votes and these people still hold down great jobs with ample perks.

Oh yes, it's the same way here. At least half the time the members of congress, whether it be the reps or the senators, can't be bothered to even show up and vote on things.

And they are well paid to do nothing

[Hal-9000]

If you ever wonder why I'm not enthralled with politics, just watch one of our parliamentary sessions in action. They slam table tops, interrupt incessantly and make derisive comments throughout every speaking portion. They walk out at times..

It's truly like petulant children who can't get their own way. It's no wonder nothing gets accomplished. It takes over 300 days just to acknowledge there's a problem up for discussion in the first place.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

If you ever wonder why I'm not enthralled with politics, just watch one of our parliamentary sessions in action. They slam table tops, interrupt incessantly and make derisive comments throughout every speaking portion. They walk out at times..

It's truly like petulant children who can't get their own way. It's no wonder nothing gets accomplished. It takes over 300 days just to acknowledge there's a problem up for discussion in the first place.

Yeah, I've seen it with British parliament too, they do the same kinds of things. Here it's more grandstanding and bloviating than it is slamming desks and walking out. Although our politicians have no problem with talking over one another too.

[Hal-9000]

Yeah, I've seen it with British parliament too, they do the same kinds of things. Here it's more grandstanding and bloviating than it is slamming desks and walking out. Although our politicians have no problem with talking over one another too.

bloviating...nicely done and triple word forum score

[Hal-9000]

in context:

That Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has beautiful eyes and a sexy mouth. I sure hope I find out just how sexy when she bloviates me

[Teh One Who Knocks]

in context:

That Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has beautiful eyes and a sexy mouth. I sure hope I find out just how sexy when she bloviates me

[Hal-9000]

You're gonna see me on CNN in the background crowd when she's out on the street getting interviewed. I'll be the guy making the blowjob motions to the camera and getting hauled off by the police. You can say - Hey, I think I know that Canadian dude

[Teh One Who Knocks]

[Hal-9000]

She's gonna spin out of control at one point in a very public way and be gone. Then in a few years y'all be looking back saying - I sure do miss AOC, she was a true idiot

[Teh One Who Knocks]

She's gonna spin out of control at one point in a very public way and be gone. Then in a few years y'all be looking back saying - I sure do miss AOC, she was a true idiot

We definitely do need to appreciate her while we have her, because she will undoubtedly fade into obscurity just as fast as she rose to this level of notoriety.

[Hal-9000]

She is truly our political Star Trek : Discovery

[Hal-9000]

our...ffs stop brainwashing me!!

[Teh One Who Knocks]

our...ffs stop brainwashing me!!

You and Lost are the ones infatuated with her

[DemonGeminiX]

We definitely do need to appreciate her while we have her, because she will undoubtedly fade into obscurity just as fast as she rose to this level of notoriety.

She'll end up on Pornhub.

[Hal-9000]

You and Lost are the ones infatuated with her

No I said 'our' in reference to politics and I ain't no Americano