And the Dems begin to fulfill their promises

ballz2wallz · 01-08-2007, 09:54 AM

DEM VOW ALREADY BROKEN: HOUSE SETS 4-DAY WORK WEEK
Sun Jan 07 2007 15:03:38 ET

Democrats ran to expand the work week in the House to 5 days.

But guess how long that lasted?

Not even one week!

"Culture Shock on Capitol Hill: House to Work 5 Days a Week" front-paged the WASHINGTON POST in December.

Majority leader Steny Hoyer said members of the House will be expected in the Capitol for votes each week by 6:30 p.m. Monday and will finish their business about 2 p.m. Friday.

Explained the POST: "Forget the minimum wage. Or outsourcing jobs overseas. The labor issue most on the minds of members of Congress yesterday was their own: They will have to work five days a week starting in January."

But on the morning after the night before, on the first full week of the new congress, Hoyer has pulled back from his vow!

A Hoyer press release obtained by the DRUDGE REPORT boldly declares: "Monday, January 8, 2007: The House is not in session."

Hill sources claim The House is taking Monday 'off' this week, because of the championship football game between Ohio State and the University of Florida.

And, of course, the following Monday is the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

100 hours...starting...soon

Developing...

6SpeedTA95 · 01-08-2007, 09:58 AM

It's ok with me, the less the assholes in DC work the less I have to worry about losing my money, my rights, my home, my possessions.

ballz2wallz · 01-08-2007, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by 6SpeedTA95

It's ok with me, the less the assholes in DC work the less I have to worry about losing my money, my rights, my home, my possessions.

People lying is never ok with me. Especially when they are in charge.

Scrum · 01-08-2007, 10:04 AM

Scrum · 01-08-2007, 10:05 AM

I bet those bastards will be taking Columbus day off too.

I call for impeachment!!!

7960 · 01-08-2007, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by ballz2wallz

People lying is never ok with me. Especially when they are in charge.

......especially when they lied to be put in charge.

DosEquis · 01-08-2007, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by ballz2wallz

People lying is never ok with me. Especially when they are in charge.

They truly believed that they were going to do the 5 day work week. All of the intelligence pointed in that direction and everyone thought they were going to do it. Everyone saw the same reports. They didn't lie.

Instead lets focus on the fact we removed fascist/imperialist PNAC members from power who have no ethical or moral regard for the constitution. I feel liberated and will greet the new government as liberators. I will be on the street with my flower and flag if you need me. Cindy Sheehan is in her last throws, i really believe that.

ballz2wallz · 01-08-2007, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by 7960

......especially when they lied to be put in charge.

Yeah, this is only the beginning.

Thorgrim · 01-08-2007, 11:47 AM

Uhm, nice one there, but the first monday is a special occasion, usually there is barely any legislative full congressional sessions done in the first month of the year

Still, it's 4 days, instead of the usual 3...there are many 5 day weeks if you look at the full schedule

SoFlaJDM · 01-08-2007, 11:51 AM

rofl so desperate for any kind of attack.

7960 · 01-08-2007, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by SoFlaJDM

rofl so desperate for any kind of attack.

I'm not "attacking" becuase they're liberal. I'm pissed that they made a big deal out of getting congress to work 5 days and the very first full week they're taking more than a full day off. Don't bash the GOP for not working a full week and then when it's your chance do the exact same thing

Scrum · 01-08-2007, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by 7960

I'm not "attacking" becuase they're liberal. I'm pissed that they made a big deal out of getting congress to work 5 days and the very first full week they're taking more than a full day off. Don't bash the GOP for not working a full week and then when it's your chance do the exact same thing

The normal schedule is a 5 day week. This week isn't part of the normal schedule.

You guys are just looking to complain.

edit- and I never bashed to GOP for the 3 day work week.
I bashed all the politicians for spending more time getting ready for their next election than doing their jobs.

ballz2wallz · 01-08-2007, 12:02 PM

Just wait til they raise taxes.

Scrum · 01-08-2007, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by ballz2wallz

Just wait til they raise taxes.

Dems look at tax cuts for middle class

ballz2wallz · 01-08-2007, 12:07 PM

What's even better is we see clearly where their priorities lie; with football instead of the country

Scrum · 01-08-2007, 12:09 PM

I love this "the sky is falling" mentality.

They have one scheduled day off and the whole 5 day work week goes right out the window and they were liars the whole time.

Diesel66 · 01-08-2007, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Scrumtralecent

Dems look at tax cuts for middle class

or they can just cut spending

Donkey® · 01-08-2007, 12:35 PM

This thread is full of bitterness and desperation.

SoFlaJDM · 01-08-2007, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Diesel66

or they can just cut spending

their fault too, right?

6SpeedTA95 · 01-08-2007, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

Uhm, nice one there, but the first monday is a special occasion, usually there is barely any legislative full congressional sessions done in the first month of the year

Still, it's 4 days, instead of the usual 3...there are many 5 day weeks if you look at the full schedule

Thats true and in many cases they put in some long hours....